Abundance Quote by Brené Brown
“Sufficiency isn't two steps up from poverty or one step short of abundance. It isn't a measure of barely enough or more than enough. Sufficiency isn't an amount at all. It is an experience, a context we generate, a declaration, a knowing that there is enough, and that we are enough.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dare to Lead, 2018
Sufficiency is not a numeric level but a feeling of having enough and being enough, shaped by mindset and context.
In simple terms: Enough is a mindset, not a measurement.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a sense of enoughness.
Themes
well‑being
self‑acceptance
mindset
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
motivational
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- mental health
- relationships
- career planning
Key Concepts
abundance mindset
psychology
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "enough" feel like for you?
- How can you practice sufficiency daily?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on "enough" may ignore systemic inequities.
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