#14: The Difference Between Cutting Costs & Scarcity

Is cutting costs protecting your future, or is it quietly destroying it? In this episode, William covers the invisible difference between acting out of scarcity versus acting from abundance. He reveals how even smart, logical decisions like hiring, firing, or budgeting can backfire when rooted in scarcity, and how to identify these hidden mental programs before they sabotage your goals. You’ll learn how to shift your internal framework so that every action aligns with long-term growth, clarity, and confidence.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(02:23) Scarcity Exists at Every Income Level

(07:22) Why Selflessness Can Be Scarcity in Disguise

(10:54) The Illusion of Sacrifice

(13:02) Scarcity Structures Always Collapse

(19:29) Are You Running from Pain or Creating What You Want?

(22:56) Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage

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