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[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

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Wealth is NOT a zero-sum game.

Wealth can be created.

Be creative.

Let go of the scarcity mindset. You don't need to be a greedy desperate taker or 'value extractor'. That kind of scarcity mindset leads to misery and poverty.

Have an abundance mindset. Bring more to the table than you take. Create wealth. Create value.

Then, people will be eager to enter into mutually beneficial transactions and relationships with you. Then, money and opportunity will chase you.

Free people typically only enter into mutually beneficial relationships which therefore create wealth and value. They won't do business with you and they won't enter into transactions or relationships with you if it's at their expense and your benefit.

When you have a scarcity mindset, money and opportunity runs away from you. They won't want anything to do with you.

In contrast, when you have an abundance mindset, money and opportunity chases you. Then, free people are eager to buy from you. They are lining up at your door to do business with you or get in a relationship with you or interact and transact with you in some way. You'll be putting your phone on Do Not Disturb because so much wealth and opportunity will be chasing you.

A greedy envious desperate clingy jealous scarcity mindset leads to more scarcity. See yourself as poor and unlucky, and be envious of others and desperate for more, and thereby make yourself even poorer and more so-called 'unlucky'.

In contrast, a happy grateful generous loving abundance mindset leads to more abundance. See yourself as already rich, wealthy, and lucky now and become even more rich, wealthy, and lucky.

Gratitude leads to even more abundance.

Ungrateful desperation and fearful resentment (a.k.a. a scarcity mindset) leads to even more scarcity, meaning it makes you even poorer and even more lacking of that which you so desperately want from the state of misery and the miserable ungrateful sense of not-enough-ness.

Be happily creative. Be happily grateful. Create value and create wealth. Act like the pie is infinite and keeps getting bigger, because by being a value-creator it is infinite and getting bigger. For a value-creator with an abundance mindset, there's more than enough proverbial pie to go around.

Either way you look at the proverbial, it's effectively a self-fulfilling belief. If you believe you cannot create wealth, meaning make the proverbial pie bigger, and thus just spend all your time desperately trying to greedily grab as much as you can of the limited finite pie before others can take it, then that belief effectively becomes true for you. You won't be creating much proverbial pie then, and likewise you have much pie, and anyone with pie will run from you and do their best to hide it from you.

In contrast, gratefully think you are rich and lucky with gratitude and invincible inner peace and thereby become even richer and luckier. See yourself as swimming in an incredible overflowing pool of abundance and thereby attract even more abundance.


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It comes up all day for all people in all forms, but perhaps the most cliche common example is this: Imagine going on a first date with someone who is very desperate and clingy and so scared of being alone and so cowardly terrified that the date might not go well. Or, worse, imagine being in a romantic relationship with someone like that who is desperate, clingy, and super jealous and ultra possessive. Their scarcity mindset will cause you to not date them again or to break up with them. It's miserable and off-putting. It chases away what it so desperate for. It causes what it fears to come true.

The same principle applies in all walks of life, not just romantic relationships and romantic interactions, but all types of relationships and interactions, especially ones related to business and finance.

An ungrateful desperate scarcity mindset leads to even more scarcity.

In contrast, a happy grateful loving abundance mindset leads to even more abundance.
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[Sushan]

A scarcity mindset, characterized by envy and desperation, not only alienates others but also inhibits personal and collective growth, leading to a perpetual state of want. On the other hand, an abundance mindset promotes a philosophy of generosity and gratitude, which not only enhances one's own life but also attracts opportunities and fosters mutually beneficial relationships.

Logically, this aligns with the principle that positive social and economic interactions often stem from a perception of added value rather than mere competition for existing resources. By viewing the "economic pie" as expandable through creativity and cooperation, individuals can escape the trap of zero-sum thinking and embrace a life of expanding possibilities and wealth.

This approach is not only economically sound but also aligns with ethical principles that prioritize communal well-being alongside individual success. It suggests a shift from a competitive to a cooperative mindset, where the success of others doesn't detract from one's own but rather contributes to it, creating a cycle of prosperity that benefits all involved. This idea challenges us to rethink our approaches to wealth, success, and interpersonal relations in a fundamentally positive way.

[Surabhi Rani]

We should create wealth and value. We should bring more to the table rhan we take. A happy grateful generous loving abundance mindset leads to more abundance. We should see ourselves as already rich, wealthy, and lucky now and become even more rich, wealthy, and lucky. When we have an abundance mindset, money and opportunity chases us.

[Gerrard Mark]

Absolutely, you're spot on. The idea that wealth is finite and only redistributable is a misconception. Through innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment, new wealth can be generated, benefiting individuals and societies as a whole. Adopting a mindset of abundance rather than scarcity opens up opportunities for growth and prosperity.

[Risper Ouma Lisa Anyango]

Always think yourself to be wealthy and successful. Think positive and don't chase money. Develop yourself as a genuine and respected person and wealth will in turn follow you. These are such wise words from a wise man.

[Dickson Bricks]

That's very true. Wealth is never zerosum. Wealth can definitely be created. Great quote.

[Henry Chude]

Wealth is not a zero-sum game because it can be created through innovation, entrepreneurship, and the efficient use of resources. In a zero-sum game, one person's gain is another's loss, but wealth creation allows for mutual benefits. For instance, when a new business is established, it generates jobs, produces goods or services, and stimulates economic activity, creating additional value that benefits society as a whole.

Conversely, a scarcity mindset—believing that resources are limited and focusing on hoarding wealth—can lead to destructive behaviors like excessive competition, fear, and greed. This mindset can stifle collaboration and innovation, ultimately resulting in less overall wealth. Embracing an abundance mindset encourages sharing knowledge, investing in new ideas, and cooperating with others, which leads to greater economic growth and prosperity for everyone. In summary, fostering a mindset of abundance rather than scarcity promotes wealth creation and shared prosperity.

[Ambar Gill]

This is true. A grateful mindset leads to more things to be grateful for. Every time I practise gratitude, and envision wealth and prosperity for myself, things flow into my life. Crazy opportunities and amazing deals. It's incredible. I refuse to be run by a scarcity mindset anymore. Thank you for this reminder

[Ashleigh Henderson 1]

Absolutely! You’ve hit the nail on the head. Wealth isn’t a tug-of-war where one person’s gain means someone else’s loss. Nope, it’s more like a potluck dinner where everyone brings their specialty dish.

Innovation, entrepreneurship, and smart resource use? They’re like secret ingredients that make the whole feast even better. When someone starts a new business, it’s like adding a gourmet dessert to the table. Jobs pop up, goods flow, and the economy does a happy dance. It’s a win-win, and society gets a taste of that sweet, sweet value.

So, next time someone says wealth is a zero-sum game, just smile and pass them the metaphorical pie. Because in this potluck of life, there’s always room for more.

[Anthony Edwards 4]

In a zero-sum scenario, the total amount of wealth is fixed, so any gain by one party must be offset by a loss by another. However, as you’ve pointed out, wealth can indeed be created. Through innovation, entrepreneurship, and efficient resource utilization, new value is added to the economy, which can benefit multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

For example, when an entrepreneur starts a new business, it’s not just the business owner who benefits. New jobs are created, goods or services are provided, and there’s a ripple effect of economic activity that can uplift an entire community. This is the essence of wealth creation that goes beyond a simple transfer of resources from one party to another.

On the flip side, a scarcity mindset can indeed be limiting. If individuals or societies operate under the assumption that resources are finite and must be hoarded, it can lead to excessive competition, fear, and greed. These behaviors can undermine the collective effort needed for innovation and growth, leading to a stagnation or even reduction in overall wealth.

Conversely, an abundance mindset fosters a more collaborative and optimistic view of the future. It encourages the sharing of knowledge, investment in new ideas, and cooperation, which are all catalysts for economic growth and prosperity.