Grievance and possibility have confusing roots.

Grievance isn’t about grieving. In fact, it’s the opposite. Grievance is the narrative of getting even.

Possibility doesn’t itemize everything that’s possible. Instead, it focuses on the side effects that come from acting as though things are possible.

Grievance looks back and possibility looks forward.

Organizations and relationships that are focused on grievance care a lot about their share. About the competition. About maintaining ‘enough’.

Organizations that are focused on possibility care a lot about how big the pie is. About innovation. And about what’s next.

You can build a relationship or a career on grievance or on possibility. 

-Seth Godin