In a lot of short-term scenarios a little cheating and bullying can pay off. But over time it pollutes the social environment and soon everyone is second-guessing everybody and no one wants to work toward the common good. Being a Taker has short-term benefits, but it’s inherently limited. In the end, nobody wants to help you because they know what you’re really like. Who are a Taker’s worst enemies? Other Takers, says Adam Grant’s research. While Givers get tons of help from other Givers and receive protection from Matchers—who believe that to maintain fairness kind acts should be
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