4 Types of Mentality

People with a scarcity mentality tend to see everything in terms of win-lose. There is only so much; and if someone else has it, that means there will be less for me. The more principle-centered we become, the more we develop an abundance mentality, the more we are genuinely happy for the successes, well-being, achievements, recognition, and good fortune of other people. We believe their success adds to...rather than detracts from...our lives.

Stephen Covey

There are 4 types of mentality.

1. You are fine and I am too: This group of people is courageous to affirm the strengths of others and themselves. They are happy and willing to corporate with others to take advantage of each other‘s strengths for mutual benefits.

2. I am fine and you are not: This type of person is very proud of themselves and they look down on others. They lack humanity and respect for others. When they face setbacks they will blame others. They despise others and others do not like them too. Their heart is filled with hatred and anger and they are very unhappy in life.

3. You are fine and I am not: The people of this group have very low self-esteem. They always think that they are no better than others. They are never able to discover their good points so they feel that life is meaningless and they don’t feel like living. Life for them is miserable.

4. You are not fine and I am not too: For them, there are no good people in this world. Life is no fun and there is no hope in life. They live in total misery.


You know by now which type is healthy and acceptable. Live life with the right mentality for growth and success.