Habit 4: Think Win-Win - Why Life Isn't a Zero-Sum Game
The modern age of competition From an early age we are taught that life is a zero sum game. Top sets, medals, trophies, league tables and rankings. Someone is winning and someone is losing. It quickly starts to feel like your value depends on which side of that fence you find yourself on. We often carry this world view into adulthood. Still measuring ourselves against our peers. Constantly analysing who earns more, progresses faster, seems happier, calmer, more put together. Common paradigms of human interaction In his book, Covey describes basic ways we approach relationships, work, conflict, and life itself. Once you see them, you start spotting them everywhere. Win Lose This is the mindset of competition and comparison. I win if you lose. My success requires your failure. On the surface it looks confident. Underneath, it can sometimes be driven by insecurity and a fear of scarcity. Lose Win This one wears the mask of kindness but often hides resentment. I will accommodate. I w...