10 examples contrasting abundance vs scarcity mindset

10 examples contrasting abundance vs scarcity mindset. Showing how your mindset is everything 🧵

🧠1. Taking a Loss

- Scarcity: "I can't afford to lose this money." → Holds losing trade too long hoping it will recover.

- Abundance: "Losses are part of the process." → Cuts losses quickly and moves on to the next setup.

🧠 2. Missed Opportunity

Scarcity: "I missed that trade. I’ll never get another one like that." → FOMO kicks in, starts chasing.

Abundance: "Opportunities come every day." → Stays patient, sticks to strategy.

🧠 3. Sizing Trades

Scarcity: "I need to go all in to make up for lost time." → Over-leverages and risks blowing up.

Abundance: "I’ll grow consistently over time." → Uses proper risk management and compound growth.

🧠 4. Sharing Strategies

Scarcity: "If I share this, others will steal my edge." → Isolated, no feedback loop.

Abundance: "We all win together." → Shares, collaborates, and learns faster with others.

🧠 5. Taking Breaks

Scarcity: "I can't afford to rest or I’ll miss a trade." → Overtrades, burns out.

Abundance: "Rest improves performance." → Takes breaks to sharpen edge.

🧠 6. Competing with Others

Scarcity: "Other traders are my competition." → Constantly compares, feels insecure.

Abundance: "I’m only in competition with myself." → Tracks progress, not people.

🧠 7. Market Volatility

Scarcity: "The market is dangerous right now." → Freezes, avoids trading entirely.

Abundance: "Volatility creates opportunity." → Adjusts strategy, trades with discipline.

🧠 8. Education and Mentorship

Scarcity: "Courses and mentors are a waste of money." → Tries to do everything alone.

Abundance: "Investing in myself is the best ROI." → Pays to learn, accelerates growth.

🧠 9. Reacting to Winners

Scarcity: "This winning streak won’t last." → Self-sabotages, plays small.

Abundance: "Momentum builds confidence." → Stays focused and capitalizes on edge.

🧠 10. Long-Term Vision

Scarcity: "If I don’t make it this year, I’ll never make it." → Pressures every trade to work.

Abundance: "Mastery takes time." → Plays the long game with consistency and patience.

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