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 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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