In the opener to The Infinite Game, Simon Sinek positions Victory and Fulfillment as alternatives. Can you have both? Make your numbers AND become someone worth being?
Consider win-only leaders who end up losing trust, losing themselves, and burning their people. You can beat the career game and still quietly hate your life. Maybe the answer lies in a different direction?
Fulfillment is the joy of the journey. It’s strategic, not luxurious.
Two lumberjacks are cutting trees. One disappears for an hour and still outperforms the other. Q: “What were you doing?” A: “Sharpening the axe.”
Take a break and develop your edge. Explore a purpose beyond winning. Jim Rohn’s advice: “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.”
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