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Habit 4. Think Win-Win. Life is an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet. “Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man.” -C.S. Lewis. Win-Lose: The Totem Pole. Using other people for your selfish purposes Trying to get ahead at the expense of others
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Habit 4 Think Win-Win Life is an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
“Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man.” -C.S. Lewis
Win-Lose: The Totem Pole • Using other people for your selfish purposes • Trying to get ahead at the expense of others • Spreading rumors about someone else • Insist on getting your way • Jealous and envious when something good happens to a friend
Lose-Win: The Doormat • Easy to get stepped on and give in • A peacemaker • Sets low expectations • Comprises standards easily
Lose-Lose: The Downward Spiral • If you go down, you bring everyone else with you • Usually occurs when 2 Win-Lose people get together • Obsessed with another in a negative way • Codependent behavior
Win-Win = The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet • Believe that everyone can win • Tough to do, but nice to do as well • You want others to succeed as much as yourself
How to Think Win-Win • Win the Private Victory First • Avoid the Tumor Twins • Competing – unhealthy when you compete against yourself and ties into your self-worth • Comparing – unhealthy when you compare yourself to others