Finite games are played to win or lose.
Infinite games are played to keep the game going.
Takehome message: Seek out infinite games because they yield infinite returns.
In his book "Finite and Infinite Games," James Carse introduced the concept of two types of games: finite and infinite. Finite games are characterized by a fixed set of rules, known players, and a clear objective of winning. Infinite games, on the other hand, have changeable rules, unknown players, and the objective of keeping the game going.
Here are some examples of finite and infinite games in business:
Finite Game...