Strategic Reciprocity?

[Starting & Finishing - VI]

Nobody got here on their own. Other people helped. Usually a lot.

We instinctively want to help others. There’s a certain satisfaction in seeing someone with a big gap between A to B and knowing I can be the one to help narrow it. It’s hardwired into us that we need each other, and when push comes to shove, I’m here to lend a hand for your sake.

This is different than helping to get something in return. It’s not the same as strategic reciprocity. Scratching your back so you’ll get my itch is really leveraging (exploiting?) the innate desire to help in all of us for my own good.

Starting and finishing your thing will require help from others. Please don’t manipulate the goodness of others to fast-track your progress.

If you see someone in need, help.

It’ll come around.