There are two mentalities to countries, businesses and sports
teams. These two mentalities are Conquest versus Rival mentalities.
But what does these mentalities entail?
Conquest: This mentality is the oldest form
of mentality. Here we steal, control, destroy others to achieve success.
Basically, you eliminate the opposition to your goals by any means
necessary and thus leave nothing left of the opponent. This mentality is
also the kind that creates future conflict, and hatred.
Rival: In contrast a rival mentality does not destroy the
opponent at all. They do not steal or destroy, but rather run parallel
to the opponent to compete with them. Here, there is no destruction (save
self-destruction if people get careless) so as to create a culture of
competition. As a result, this leaves room for friendships and the
freedom of choice by others to enjoy both sides’ benefits. So as an
example, two clothing manufactures can exist making the exact same product
rather than one having to be destroyed in order for the other to survive.
No hatred, or animosity, just friendly competition without the chance of
a monopoly.
Conclusion: So what would you rather have?
The Conquest or the Rival mentality? I personally prefer the rival
mentality that some often attribute to American Capitalism. But today we
are losing that rival mentality and reverting back to the foolish conquest
mentality. So I say we have a choice to make. Choose the mentality
upon which to have and expose via example, or go back to the barbarism of
conquest. Remember, your actions affect those around you. So by you
alone leading by example, you can change the minds of thousands.
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