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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