We have all played the parlor game called rock, scissors, paper, usually to decide who pays the check or buys the beer. The game is fun when we are young. But we lose interest in it over time (saving it for the random moments when we need to decide who takes on an onerous task). The reason for our waning interest is that
Real Strategy Beats Parlor Games
This idea really resonates. When I think about my favorite activities outside of work, most involve strategy or a thorough planning process.