The Trap of Win-Lose Thinking (and How to Escape It) | John Mackey | TED (Level 1)

Many people only think about themselves. This is called a "win-lose" idea. However, there is a better way. It is called "win-win-win." This means a situation is good for you, the other person, and the whole community. John, the founder of Whole Foods, learned this lesson in 1981. A big flood destroyed his first store in Texas. He thought his business was finished. But something amazing happened. Customers, neighbors, and workers came to help clean the store. They worked for free. The bank lent him money. The store survived because everyone helped. John realized that business is not just about money. It is about people helping each other. When the store survived, everyone won. He uses this idea for everything now. He says we must open our hearts and use our imagination to solve problems. The best way to live is to love everyone and help everyone win.