positive sum thinking

We prospered in an AND world, not an OR world. We could succeed AND others could succeed.

Positive sum thinking is what grows the pie in a macro POV, but also in your own life. The more happy you are for others, the happier they’ll be for you.

Education is positive sum—when I learn something, I can share with others. But Harvard etc are zero sum—the more people that go, the less valuable the credential is.

How to be more positive sum: use envy as inspiration