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Infinite vs Finite Games for Business
Finite games are played to win and end, infinite games are played to keep playing. In business, this translates to building sustainable systems versus optimizing for specific outcomes.
Decision Rule
Ask yourself: 'Am I trying to achieve something and stop, or am I building something I want to do indefinitely?' Choose strategies accordingly.
How It Works
Finite game thinking leads to burnout and dissatisfaction after achieving goals. Infinite game thinking creates sustainable motivation and compound benefits over time.
Failure Modes
Treating infinite games like finite ones (working toward retirement)
Having no scoreboard in infinite games (no metrics to make progress interesting)
Switching between finite and infinite mindsets inconsistently
Example Decision
“Choosing to build a business you enjoy running long-term rather than optimizing for a quick exit, because you want to keep playing the business game rather than win once and stop”