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Five aspects of an infinite game and an infinite mindset, one is to have a just cause. Second is to have shepherding of the cause. Third is to build trusting teams. Fourth is to keep an eye on worthy rivals. And fifth is to be watch and act on existential flexibility.

Main case study covers zune by Microsoft in response to the Apple iPod and Tunes store. Apple's response of iPhone while Steve Ballmer wanted to conquer the remaining phone market via Windows OS.
The emphasis on financials and market share, moving away from Bill Gates' original cause which was to empower individuals and businesses to become better via technology. Before that, the cause was a PC on every desk.

In business, in life, in choices, there are finite games where one is competing against someone else, has a certain winning objective and somebody will likely lose in return. In contrast, the infinite games are where there is a broad objective, a cause that inspires, and winning is less important than making that cause come to reality. And typically, losers are a side effect than an intention. Ch. 1

I am not the body, I am not the mind, I am the watcher, the witness. Pg 168

Case studies, successful ones of Walt Disney creating Disneyland after Disney films, Steve Jobs prioritizing Macintosh snd its GUI.
An unsuccessful one of Eastman Kodak after creating cameras for consumers and photo printing products and thereby the industry. Decades latter then, not betting on the shift to digital camera invented in house for film profits and executive careers.
None of those who tried but failed

The awareness to recognize and act on a fork in the road where leaders put existence of all that has been earned and created at risk for where the future of their cause lies. Chapter 10 Existential Flexibility

Make your search for yourself, intense. Pg 153

Of infinite game, of not winning, just just cause

.. one has to be very careful not to go off unprotected into the astral plane. the boundary layer between the physical and the astral is populated by creatures of the lowest type: criminals, drunks, etc. That one has no physical body and is “dead” does not change one’s personality or intelligence. These will attack the unsuspecting tourist; therefore, the protection of an experienced teacher is required ”

“We often find that in REM dreams we encounter people and animals, which means that they do reach into that level of consciousness, as the energy-exchange curve shows.”

“ The entity “dies,” lives for a while in the lower astral region; then, provided he has made enough progress, he is reborn on a slightly higher level of human existence”
^ like Bhagvad Gita’s rebirth evolution

“spirit of the rock,” … develops into a powerful spirit, … into the meaning of Mescalito, the spirit of the peyote plant described by Carlos Castaneda in The Teachings of Don Juan.”

Trippy chapter, on different levels of reality above the default human perceived, astral, energy, etc

Find space and time and make it a point to meditate. Remain patient through difficulties at start, doubts in the middle. Just keep on doing it irrespective of what's happening in life, like your daily shower.

When sunrise knocks, toss away your cozy blanket, wake up. Don't listen to your mind.129

Meditate more and more to discover your way home.126

Life is dynamic, it's always moving towards the unknown. But because of our fear, we cling to the known and don't allow life to move. Let it flow and come back to the wonder of what might happen next.

Let it be your work upon yourself to feel more and more grateful. Each breath is a gift. And what a gift! So valuable that there is no way to purchase it.
You can't purchase life; you can't purchase love; you can't purchase aesthetic sensibility; you can't purchase creativity; you can't purchase intelligence - but they are all given.
Just a little search within yourself and you come upon treasures upon treasures.

The past is a barrier. Be finished with it and be in tune with fresh existence.

Become a lover in general. Let love be your quality, a state of being.

No-one wants to learn the art of loving, … but everyone wants love

Root chakra bingo, includes drumming, walking barefoot and cedarwood scent

If you are open, your energy is love. It's flowing. You are connected to the whole. If you are closed, it's fear. You are isolated, stagnant like a muddy pool.

Practice even what seems impossible. Notice it get better. 12.6