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 celebrate the
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 biggest piece 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 win-win or one of the
alternatives is how you feel. Win-lose and lose-win thinking will cloud your
judgment and fill you with negative feelings. Win-win will fill your heart with
happy and serene thoughts. It will give you confidence. Even fill you with
light. Think win-win or no deal.
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