Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gratitude amplifies what you have; focus on scarcity ensures you always feel lacking.
- In plain terms
- Being happy with what you own makes you feel richer; focusing on what you lack keeps you feeling poor.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice gratitude to feel wealthier.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you grateful for today?
- Does focusing on lack help or hurt?
Another view
Gratitude does not create material wealth.
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