The Finite & The Infinite Game - Deepstash

The Finite & The Infinite Game

•Finite games have winners and losers, predefined space and time. They seek mastery and completion.

•Infinite games have no predetermined end, they continue as long as players keep playing. They seek continued re-engagement and participation.

Action: Consider which "games" you play in life - are they more finite or infinite in nature? Focus on playing more infinite games that allow for growth and learning.

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