If you think of yourself as a victim. You behave as a victim and come across as a victim. This leaves you vulnerable to others who will try to control you.
Scarcity or abundance reflects where your thoughts are focused. If your thoughts are focused on surviving, then scarcity rules. If your thoughts are focused on thriving, then abundance rules.
You make decisions every moment that impact how you see yourself and the quality of your life. Are you making those decisions with an open or a closed heart?