No matter where you turn today, negativity is easy to find.
Whether it’s at the barbershop, the grocery store, the gas station, a Zoom meeting, or even outside a church — fear, uncertainty, depression, and anxiety seem to be everywhere.
When people feel overwhelmed, they often slip into a scarcity mindset — the belief that there’s not enough:
- Not enough time.
- Not enough money.
- Not enough opportunities.
- Not enough success.
A scarcity mindset shifts our focus from what’s possible to what’s lacking.
It traps us in fear, short-term thinking, and clinging tightly to whatever little we think we have — even when holding on so tightly keeps us from growing.
You, your team, or your family have likely felt this before.
It reminds me of a powerful quote from Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki:
“Whenever you feel short or in need of something, give what you want first, and it will come back in buckets.”
That truth is captured beautifully in the following story:
THE LONG SPOONS
A man is led into a room filled with the smell of a delicious buffet. Ten round tables, each seating eight people, are set before him — every table loaded with massive plates of incredible food.
But something is wrong.
The people at the tables are sad, somber, and unfulfilled. No one is eating. No one is smiling.
The guest turns to his guide and asks, “Why is everyone so miserable with all this amazing food right in front of them?”
The guide simply shrugs and says, “Let’s check another room.”
They leave and enter a second room — set up the exact same way: the same tables, the same people, the same plates of food.
But this room is different:
The people are smiling.
They are laughing.
They are eating and enjoying the feast.
The guide asks, “What do you notice is different?”
The guest replies, “In the first room, there was sadness. In the second room, there’s happiness and joy!”
The guide smiles and explains:
“In both rooms, the people had long wooden spoons strapped to their hands. They couldn’t feed themselves. In the first room, they tried to feed themselves and went hungry. In the second room, they focused on feeding each other — and everyone was satisfied.”
HERE’S THE TRUTH:
In times of uncertainty, many people default to survival mode — clutching tightly to what little they feel they have.
That’s why there’s so much sadness, loneliness, and anger.
But the fix is simple:
Feed someone else
✓ You want more smiles? Give smiles.
✓ You want more opportunity? Create opportunity for someone else.
✓ You want more love? Give love.
✓ You want more abundance? Start by giving.
YOUR PURSUIT OF GREATNESS
What is one thing you want more of? Find a way to give it away.
What is one thing your team wants more of? Find a way to give it away.
What is one thing your family wants more of? Find a way to give it away.
The greatest way to receive is to give.
The fastest way to grow is to help others grow.
The surest path to fulfillment is service.
In a world that’s starving for hope, be the one who feeds others — and you’ll find yourself fed beyond what you ever imagined.
Keep feeding the world around you.
