7 habits of
highly effective teens
Habit 4
4. Think win-win
Teens can learn to foster the belief that it is possible to
create an atmosphere of win-win in every relationship. This habit encourages
the idea that in any given discussion or situation both parties can arrive at a
mutually beneficial solution. Your teen will learn to accomplishments of others
instead of being threatened by them. Win-win is a belief that everyone can win.
It’s both nice and tough all at once. I won’t step on you, but I won’t be your doormat
either. You care about other people and you want them to succeed. But you also
care about yourself, and you want to succeed as well. Win-win is abundant. It is
the belief that there’s plenty of success to go around. It’s not either you or
me. It’s both of us. It’s not a matter of who gets the bigger pieces of the
pie. There’s more than enough food for everyone. It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Win-win always creates more. Perhaps the most surprising
benefit of thinking win-win is the good feelings it brings on. The true test of
whether or not you are thinking of win-win or one of the alternatives is how
you feel. Win-lose lose-win thinking will cloud your judgment and fill you with
negative feelings.
Win-win will fill your heart with happy serene thoughts. It will
give you confidence. Even fill you with light. Think win-win or no deal.
Choose the right.
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