In the movies and on TV there is a lot of emphasis on being a ‘Winner’ and being overly competitive. Half of the reality shows over the last couple of years are about artificially competitive situations where everyone tries to screw everyone else. It’s pretty much a celebration of narcissistic behaviour.
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This makes great TV, but lousy business – here’s why.
Human beings are cooperative – this is one of the major reasons for our relative dominance on the planet.
Generally speaking we like to get on with other people, we give time and effort to others and we expect the same in return. When someone just focuses on themselves most societies have words for this – greedy, moocher, etc.
So in everything you do there is a social dimension.
There is only so far you can push suppliers and employees before you destroy morale and your business will self-destruct. You as an individual may be able to push yourself harder and faster, but they can’t.
And trust me when I say you don’t want a business full of people exactly as competitive as you. It’s a fast track to a toxic culture where the ends justify the means and cooperation between your employees evaporates.
Learn to accept that many great people aren’t particularly ambitious or competitive and that these same people will be the bedrock of your growth.
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