Are you playing a finite game or an infinite game?  Are you working towards an arbitrary ranking or seeking joy from advancement?  If we play the finite game, we work to beat others, however if we play the infinite game, we focus on doing better work.  If we choose to be in the game, we also choose which game we play.  Very different cultures emerge depending on our focus.  The game we play defines our relationships,  work, world view, and politics.

Simon Sinek illustrates the power of the game in a remarkable talk.  His message, we have a choice and that choice defines us and our work.

(Thank you Patricia for encouraging me to watch Simon’s talk)