"I am not saying anyone is cheating. I am just saying that the opportunity is there."
- Anonymous
Last night, as a new offering in my sports and social league business, we started a competitive TEAM TRIVIA league. It is regular trivia with teams scoring points for correct questions, as well as for what place they finish in.
Here is what happens when ANYTHING become competitive – people start to FIND ways to win!
They may train, recruit, watch film, read, etc. On occasion, teams CUT corners.
While I do not think anyone has cut corners in our leagues, I also know that, if given the chance and the right timing, people MAY have a difficult time RESISTING opportunity. Frankly, I do not blame anyone. I want to win and understand the "DO ANYTHING" mentality. So what is the solution? KILL THE OPPORTUNITY UP FRONT.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Just like in a business, if you look for the fail points UP FRONT, you find many ways to create supports or solutions to challenges before they ever arise.
If you think people may CUT CORNERS, then find ways to eliminate the opportunity prior to the event.
If you think your competition is going to UNDERCUT your proposal, find ways to ensure you get last bid.
If you think someone else is going to get the job you want, use your political connections or personal relationships to make sure you have the "in."
By UNDERSTANDING the manners in which challenges may arise, you can immediately create COUNTERBALANCES to thwart any FAIL in the system. You can PREEMPTIVELY attack challenges that may create discourse amongst your people, business or friends.
Besides, would you agree that the best PROBLEMS are the ones that NEVER arise?
Cheers,
Zach
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