The Concept of Finite and Infinite Games in Self-Improvement

The mindset of self-improvement involves playing both finite and infinite games. The finite game involves pushing oneself harder to excel, while the infinite game is about staying in the game rather than excelling. Adopting an infinite mindset means recognizing the need to slow down and reconfigure when burning out, in order to stay in the game. An illustrative story of two lumberjacks emphasizes the importance of taking time to sharpen the axe, despite temporarily reducing performance, in order to ultimately improve efficiency.