"We didn't do anything illegal."
That is the justification offered by someone who built something big and ugly, such as an eyesore in a small country town. I heard this real story a few days ago.
Have you ever wondered how frequently the law is used as a veil, concealing the absence of ethic?
It's not about penning an exhaustive essay on the disparity between legal and ethical, as there are many who possess a deeper understanding of this realm. However, after delving into Simon Sinek's The Infinite Game, I find it hard to ignore the stark contrast between these two ways of thinking, living, and working.
People with a finite mindset will do anything to win the game as long as it is within the rules.
Does it make me more money? Is it legal (within the rules)?
Then it's okay. Everything else is secondary, including the long-term impact on the community in which they live. Ultimately, it's up to the law to protect others or the environment. How many people or companies do you know who operate in this way?
Thankfully, there are those who rise above this. They recognize that life is an infinite game, and it's not about triumphing; it's about progressing as a collective.
Here's the challenge, though. How can we help people with finite minds realize that life is an infinite game?