http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/ Personal Development for Smart People Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:02:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-75691 Creating a Mindset that Matters: Frugality versus Abundance | Sushi Money Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:09:20 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-75691 [...] Steve Pavlina has written of the abundance mindset and shows how it’s often our perceptions that limit our ability to have whatever we want in our lives.  The opposite of the abundance mindset is the scarcity mindset, in which we limit ourselves because of our thoughts, actions or beliefs. “At an average level of income in the USA, there’s not much difference between a dime and a penny, right?  It’s a small amount either way and not particularly significant.  Would you fret over a price difference of 9 cents?  Hopefully not.  But for some people on this planet, 9 cents is a fair amount, and to pay a dime instead of a penny for something would be regarded as extravagant and wasteful.” [...] […] Steve Pavlina has written of the abundance mindset and shows how it’s often our perceptions that limit our ability to have whatever we want in our lives.  The opposite of the abundance mindset is the scarcity mindset, in which we limit ourselves because of our thoughts, actions or beliefs. “At an average level of income in the USA, there’s not much difference between a dime and a penny, right?  It’s a small amount either way and not particularly significant.  Would you fret over a price difference of 9 cents?  Hopefully not.  But for some people on this planet, 9 cents is a fair amount, and to pay a dime instead of a penny for something would be regarded as extravagant and wasteful.” […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-53783 Dog Training: How to Turn a Negative Mindset into a Positive Mindset through Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Action - Natural Dog Training Blog Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:36:05 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-53783 [...] In the Abundance Mindset, Steve Pavlina talks about the “outrage script” – which essentially is the mindset where you judge others for spending what you might consider to be “outrageous” sums of money on “extravagances” (such as a $10,000 hotel room).  He goes on to talk about how this script limits us in terms of our financial situation, essentially assuring us that we will be out of resonance with having the kind of money that would enable US to spend 10k on a hotel room without giving it a second thought.  It got me to thinking how, in general, a negative mindset in the way that you view others, yourself, and your dog will be way less productive than a positive one, and, believe it or not, this has a major influence on your dog training progress as well. [...] […] In the Abundance Mindset, Steve Pavlina talks about the “outrage script” – which essentially is the mindset where you judge others for spending what you might consider to be “outrageous” sums of money on “extravagances” (such as a $10,000 hotel room).  He goes on to talk about how this script limits us in terms of our financial situation, essentially assuring us that we will be out of resonance with having the kind of money that would enable US to spend 10k on a hotel room without giving it a second thought.  It got me to thinking how, in general, a negative mindset in the way that you view others, yourself, and your dog will be way less productive than a positive one, and, believe it or not, this has a major influence on your dog training progress as well. […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-53310 White Orchid Melody Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:01:13 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-53310 [...] I find myself caught between two ideologies at times.  The simple living idea often walks hand in hand with frugality.  It is that aspect of simple living that gives me pause at times.  It isn’t that I want to be frivolous.  But to me, frugality often implies scarcity.  I strive for an abundance mentality.  I think the two can work together, but at times it is difficult to get my head around it.  For example, I believe that wanting prosperity goes hand in hand with being able to save money, as opposed to spending every dime that comes your way.  But I think there needs to be balance.  If you focus all your energy on cutting costs, you are focusing on the scarcity side of things.  If you think that five bucks is a lot of money, then you’re probably not ever going to have five million.  Perhaps the key lies in where you focus that mental energy.  If you focus on growing your wealth, watching the balance of your savings account climb, then you are focused on the positive.  I often find myself going over our finances in my head thinking, “where can I cut costs?”  Maybe I need to start focusing on ways to increase income instead.  When I think, “oh, my we really spent a lot eating out last month,” am I sabotaging our finances with negativity?  Am I giving that relatively small amount of money unnecessary weight?  Am I mentally telling myself that $200 is a lot of money?  What would happen if I decided that $200 was not a lot of money, just change?  It is really an interesting concept.  There is a blog here about just that.  It is definitely worth the read.  [...] […] I find myself caught between two ideologies at times.  The simple living idea often walks hand in hand with frugality.  It is that aspect of simple living that gives me pause at times.  It isn’t that I want to be frivolous.  But to me, frugality often implies scarcity.  I strive for an abundance mentality.  I think the two can work together, but at times it is difficult to get my head around it.  For example, I believe that wanting prosperity goes hand in hand with being able to save money, as opposed to spending every dime that comes your way.  But I think there needs to be balance.  If you focus all your energy on cutting costs, you are focusing on the scarcity side of things.  If you think that five bucks is a lot of money, then you’re probably not ever going to have five million.  Perhaps the key lies in where you focus that mental energy.  If you focus on growing your wealth, watching the balance of your savings account climb, then you are focused on the positive.  I often find myself going over our finances in my head thinking, “where can I cut costs?”  Maybe I need to start focusing on ways to increase income instead.  When I think, “oh, my we really spent a lot eating out last month,” am I sabotaging our finances with negativity?  Am I giving that relatively small amount of money unnecessary weight?  Am I mentally telling myself that $200 is a lot of money?  What would happen if I decided that $200 was not a lot of money, just change?  It is really an interesting concept.  There is a blog here about just that.  It is definitely worth the read.  […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-48845 Friday File - 27 July, 2007 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 22:23:37 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-48845 [...] Steve Pavlina, a blog I’ve been reading for quite some time gives his take on Quality and Contribution and The Abundance Mindset. Well written and though provoking as always. [...] […] Steve Pavlina, a blog I’ve been reading for quite some time gives his take on Quality and Contribution and The Abundance Mindset. Well written and though provoking as always. […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-48823 5 Bridge » Blog Archive » How You Think Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:30:54 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-48823 [...] Steve Pavlina is a cool blogger. He has a personal development blog with some spiritual leanings (okay alot of leaning..). He posted up a great bit on mindset today. Essentially his point was that the way we think affects the experiences we have in life. Our attitudes and beliefs determine the things and experiences we align ourselves with. [...] […] Steve Pavlina is a cool blogger. He has a personal development blog with some spiritual leanings (okay alot of leaning..). He posted up a great bit on mindset today. Essentially his point was that the way we think affects the experiences we have in life. Our attitudes and beliefs determine the things and experiences we align ourselves with. […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-48807 One Million and Beyond - to one million and beyond » Attitude and Mindset Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:03:40 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-48807 [...] One of the blogs I like to read is Stevepavlina.com and over the past couple days he’s written some very good posts revolving about mindset. The posts brought up the concept of mindset or frame of mind, which often gets overlooked. Normally most people don’t think about their attitude or thinking towards something mostly because its routine and nothing special. The whole idea that you can’t and don’t make money coupled with the nagging knowledge of debt can put you into a very negative place mentally about your finances, I know I’m there now and thinking about making more money is hard. It’s an attitude and perception. [...] […] One of the blogs I like to read is Stevepavlina.com and over the past couple days he’s written some very good posts revolving about mindset. The posts brought up the concept of mindset or frame of mind, which often gets overlooked. Normally most people don’t think about their attitude or thinking towards something mostly because its routine and nothing special. The whole idea that you can’t and don’t make money coupled with the nagging knowledge of debt can put you into a very negative place mentally about your finances, I know I’m there now and thinking about making more money is hard. It’s an attitude and perception. […]

]]> http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-48792 Natural Dog Training and More at NeilSattin.com » Blog Archive » Dog Training: How to Turn a Negative Mindset into a Positive Mindset through Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Action Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:06:42 +0000 http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/07/the-abundance-mindset/#comment-48792 [...] In the Abundance Mindset, Steve Pavlina talks about the “outrage script” – which essentially is the mindset where you judge others for spending what you might consider to be “outrageous” sums of money on “extravagances” (such as a $10,000 hotel room).  He goes on to talk about how this script limits us in terms of our financial situation, essentially assuring us that we will be out of resonance with having the kind of money that would enable US to spend 10k on a hotel room without giving it a second thought.  It got me to thinking how, in general, a negative mindset in the way that you view others, yourself, and your dog will be way less productive than a positive one, and, believe it or not, this has a major influence on your dog training progress as well. [...] […] In the Abundance Mindset, Steve Pavlina talks about the “outrage script” – which essentially is the mindset where you judge others for spending what you might consider to be “outrageous” sums of money on “extravagances” (such as a $10,000 hotel room).  He goes on to talk about how this script limits us in terms of our financial situation, essentially assuring us that we will be out of resonance with having the kind of money that would enable US to spend 10k on a hotel room without giving it a second thought.  It got me to thinking how, in general, a negative mindset in the way that you view others, yourself, and your dog will be way less productive than a positive one, and, believe it or not, this has a major influence on your dog training progress as well. […]

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