The biggest conflicts in our lives often come from an error in identification: we mistake teammates for opponents and burn energy proving we’re right while moving away from what matters. 

We unpack the Same Team Principle which is a clear, practical framework for seeing marriages, workplaces, schools, healthcare, and communities as interdependent systems built around shared outcomes. Notice when your brain flips into “me versus you,” then re-center on the outcome and choose a regulated, intentional response.

When you choose outcome over ego, you gain clarity, conserve energy, and invite collective intelligence to outperform any solo effort. We close with a three-part summary you can apply anywhere: confirm the shared outcome, allow multiple routes, and regulate your nervous system when difference feels like danger. 

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