The Type I Reading List Fifteen Essential Books
Autonomy, mastery, and purpose are integral to the
human condition, so it’s no surprise that a number of
writers—from psychologists to journalists to novelists—
have explored these three elements and probed what they
mean for our lives. This list of books, arranged
alphabetically by author, isn’t exhaustive—but it’s a good
starting point for anyone interested in cultivating a Type I
life.
Finite and Infinite Games A Vision of Life as Play and
Possibility
BY JAMES P. CARSE
In his elegant little book, religious scholar Carse describes two types of games.
A finite game has a winner and an end the goal is to triumph. An infinite game has no winner and no end the goal is to keep playing. Nonwinnable games, Carse explains, are much more rewarding than the win-lose ones we’re accustomed to playing at our work and in our relationships.
Type I Insight: Finite players play within boundaries infinite players play with boundaries.”
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