You hear coworkers talk about a budget: “If Marketing gets more, Sales will get less.” They assume someone’s gain must mean someone else’s loss—even though both teams might benefit. Or at college, thinking that if your friend gets a top grade, you can't—like it’s a race where only one of you can win. But in truth, your successes don’t block theirs. In both cases, our minds turn everything into a win‑lose game, even when it isn’t. Take the quiz to find out why we fall for this trap and how to think beyond it!