Every Interaction Is Training: Why Life Is a Repeat Game
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Summary
This article argues that most human interactions are not one-off events but part of a "repeat game" where people will encounter each other again. It emphasizes that every interaction trains others on how to perceive you, whether to bring you problems, recommend you, or avoid you. The key insight is that people are constantly conditioning those around them through their behavior, much like Pavlov's dogs, shaping future dynamics and the types of problems they'll be approached with.
Key quotes
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Every interaction is training the people around you.
After it's over, they'll like you a little more or a little less. They'll be more or less likely to bring you problems. They'll be more or less likely to recommend you or avoid you.
And just as important, you're training them on the type of problems to bring you.
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