George Wright III opens this episode of The Daily Mastermind with a simple but powerful question: do you want more abundance in your life? Most people would say yes. Yet most people are unknowingly operating from a mindset of scarcity every single day, and that gap is exactly what holds them back.
This is principle number six in George's ongoing series: I create an attitude of abundance. Notice the phrasing. Not "I want abundance" or "I need abundance." You create it, deliberately, through the choices you make about how you think.
Why Scarcity Is Holding You Back
Scarcity is deceptive. It doesn't always show up as outright pessimism. It shows up as the quiet belief that there isn't enough time, enough money, enough opportunity, or enough room for you to succeed. It creeps into your reactions before you even notice.
"You cannot create success from scarcity."
George challenges you to do a quick mental assessment. Think back over the last day or two. When something went wrong, or when you faced an uncertain situation, were your instincts rooted in scarcity or abundance? Did you look for solutions, or did you assume the worst? That honest self-check is the starting point.
The Difference Between Faith and Belief
One of the most clarifying distinctions George makes in this episode is between belief and faith. Belief, he explains, is usually built from experience. You believe something is possible because you have lived through something similar before. But faith is different. Faith is a choice.
"Faith is something that you choose. If you choose to have faith, you may not have experience yet that tells you it's there."
George illustrates this with a rock climbing analogy. Imagine you are on a wall, unsure of your next foothold. Someone above you tells you there is a ledge just to the right. You cannot see it, but that does not mean it isn't there. Faith is what allows you to reach anyway. The same principle applies to building abundance in your life. You may not be able to see the path yet, but choosing to believe it exists changes how you move through every moment.
How to Start Creating an Attitude of Abundance
The first practical step George recommends is writing affirmations. This is why the principle is phrased as "I create an attitude of abundance," not "I have" or "I want." You are making a declaration, and repetition of that declaration starts to reshape your default thinking patterns.
The second step is preparing your responses in advance. When challenges arise, and they will, your goal is to have already made the decision that you will choose abundance over scarcity. Pre-deciding eliminates the moment of hesitation where scarcity typically sneaks in.
"I want you to prepare your responses to situations. So when things come up and they will, when things come up in your life, you already made the decision that you're going to choose abundance versus scarcity."
The Gratitude Practice That Shifts Everything
George points to gratitude as one of the most powerful tools for cultivating an abundance mindset. His strategy is straightforward and accessible: find five or ten minutes, grab a pen and paper, and write a list of ten to twelve things you are grateful for.
This is not just a feel-good exercise. When your attention is focused on what you already have, your mind naturally moves away from what you lack. Gratitude and scarcity cannot fully occupy the same mental space at the same time. The more consistently you practice gratitude, the more quickly abundance becomes your default orientation rather than your occasional mood.
Action Steps
- Do a mental assessment: reflect on your reactions over the past day or two and identify whether you were operating from scarcity or abundance.
- Write the affirmation "I create an attitude of abundance" daily to reinforce this principle.
- Pre-decide your responses to challenges so you default to abundance thinking before a situation tests you.
- Make a gratitude list of ten to twelve specific things you are grateful for in your life.
- Return to this practice regularly, not just once, because the tools and mindset you need are needed daily.
You have greatness in you. As George Wright III reminds us, it's never too late to start living the life you were meant to live. Choose abundance today, not because every circumstance is perfect, but because that choice is always available to you.
