Time flies, time flies.
In this hurried world, we always seem to be in a state of scarcity - whether it is time or money.
With a screen full of to-dos and looming deadlines, we can't help but ask: Why are we always stuck in poverty and busyness?
Scarcity: How We Got Stuck in Poverty and Busy" reveals the answer to this question, and it acts as a key that opens the door to our perception of scarcity.
Scarcity, a seemingly simple word, contains a profound truth.
It is a double-edged sword, bringing both benefits and disadvantages.
Scarcity, the first benefit that comes with focus.
When resources become scarce, we cherish them more and use our limited resources for what matters most.
As the book says:
"When scarcity captures the brain, people's attention is focused on how to use their resources in the most productive way. ”This focus allows us to put our heart and soul into the face of difficulties and reach our highest potential.
However, the downside of scarcity is also obvious.
It can lead us into a "voyeuristic mentality" where we focus only on the immediate issues and ignore other important things.
This mindset can lead us to make short-sighted decisions and neglect long-term plans and goals.
Scarcity aggravates ours"Bandwidth burden"., affecting our cognitive abilities and executive control.
In a state of scarcity, our thinking becomes narrow, making it difficult to make informed decisions.
This burden can make us feel anxious and tired, unable to enjoy the beauty of life.
When we are under pressure to time and money, we tend to overlook the opportunities and growth that the future may bring.
We will be trapped by the difficulties in front of us and unable to see the wider world.
This short-sighted behavior can limit our development and progress, preventing us from fulfilling our heart's desires and pursuits.
Luckily, the book "Scarcity" also provides us with a way out of the scarcity trap.
First of all, we need to learn to have free time.
In your busy life, give yourself some buffer time to deal with unexpected situations.
In this way, even if we encounter unexpected situations, we can calmly deal with them without affecting the completion of other important things.
At the same time, having leisure can also allow us to better relax and enjoy the beauty of life.
Second, we need to turn vigilant behavior into one-off behavior.
Take your burden and anxiety off the beaten track with some automated settings.
For example, we can set up an automatic payment mode to avoid forgetting to pay and affecting credit; We can use technology to remind ourselves to complete tasks and so on.
These methods can help us better manage our time and money, and reduce the impact of scarcity on us.
In addition, we need to develop our own long-term vision.
In the face of difficulties and challenges, don't just focus on the immediate problems and ignore the future development and growth.
We need to learn to make a reasonable plan and stick to it to achieve our long-term goals.
At the same time, we also need to learn to adjust our mindsets and behavior patterns to better cope with the challenges of scarcity.
To achieve long-term vision and inner fulfillment, we need to focus on our own inner needs and work hard to achieve them.
We need to understand what we really want and work hard for it.
Don't get bogged down by the trivial things in front of you, but be brave enough to pursue your dreams and goals.
At the same time, we must also learn to cherish the present life.
In the midst of busyness and anxiety, we often lose sight of the beauty and happiness of life.
We must learn to appreciate the beauty of life, feel the charm of nature, and taste the taste of life.
In this way, we can truly achieve inner peace and contentment.
When we feel short of time and money again, we might as well stop and think about itIs it falling into the scarcity trap again?
Scarcity: How We Got Stuck in Poverty and Busy" reveals the nature and dangers of scarcity, and shows us the way forward.
Let's work together to get rid of the shackles of scarcity and pursue a better future!
Let's learn to value time and money, and cultivate long-term vision and inner contentment.
I believe that in the near future, we will be able to find a better balance in life and continue to grow and improve!