Abundance mentality

“People with a scarcity mentality tend to see everything in terms of win-lose: There is only so much, and if someone else has it, that means there will be less for them. The more principle-centered we become, the more we develop an abundance mentality — and the more we are genuinely happy for the successes, well-being, recognition, and good fortune of other people. We believe their success adds to — rather than detracts from — our lives.” ~Stephen R. Covey

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’ll be seeing and hearing the word “abundance” more often. Years ago, when I first heard about “abundance mentality,” I assumed it was metaphysical nonsense.

Thankfully, entrepreneurial authors like Stephen Covey (The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People) helped clarify the concept for me. Abundance mentality isn’t about accumulating wealth or competing with others to get more. It starts with appreciating what we have and sharing what we have — always secure in the knowledge that there’s enough to go around. Today’s quote explains it beautifully. ~Cindy La Ferle