First, let me define zero sum and exponents.
Zero sum means that your equation will always equal zero. In life, this translates to some win because some lose or some lose because others win. Exponents mean that whatever your number is, as it is multiplied by itself, it grows; slowly at first then very quickly to a large sum. Ex: 2(3) = 2x2x2 = 8 but 2 (6)= 2x2x2x2x2x2= 64. 2(9)
One of the lessons I learned as an adult is that life is not a zero-sum game, it is exponential. That includes everything, our wellness, business, our planet, everything.
Growing up, I saw many examples of living zero sum. It seems to be what many people still believe. What I thought was the ‘how-to” for business was zero sum, evidenced by statements such as “quash the competition”. But now, we have so many examples of businesses that are being socially responsible, caring for their customer, employees, suppliers and the planet and are thriving because of it, without squashing the competition.
Even Jesus does not play a zero-sum game. His love is accessible to everyone. The final outcome is based on our personal choice, not because there is not enough salvation to go around.
Exponents also play out in our health. If we are very ill and make a greater number of changes, our outcome is better and faster. The Ornish Lifestyle program is a great example of this. I summarize it as 1) Eat real food, mostly vegetables, 2) stress less, 3) move more, 4) love more. This program has been proven to undo heart disease, but you need all four components of it. You could pick just one or two and I’m sure it would make a difference, but you won’t have the same disease reversal.
Note before my conclusion: the best for someone, is what is best in their eyes, not yours.
My goal, and I hope you would share it, is to live an exponential life. Seek the best for all, in every situation. I believe it is the socially responsible thing to do and we will all be better off for it.
Catch this Let’s Chat here, and share in the comments here, or on Facebook, do you see life as zero sum and exponentially?
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