In a loser’s game, you win by avoiding errors and waiting for your opponent to make errors.
Suppose, you are trying a sport or hobby for the first time. What would you expect? To win or to play it as long as you can. Because, to win, you would have to stay in the game. In newbie games, people who can minimize errors and maintain consistency will succeed.
Our early career years may be defined as a Loser’s Game. We have to avoid big mistakes and get the work done. Your later career years may be defined as a Winner’s Game. You win by doing unique, extraordinary, incredible things.
How to win by playing the loser’s game?
- If you are not doing good things, don’t do bad things. If you are not helping someone, don’t create problems.
- In investing, the first goal should be protecting the principal. Then, beating the inflation. Then, making some returns.
- In sports, the first goal should be enjoying the game, being consistent, and developing a habit before trying to win.
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