Nice Guys Finish First (#294, 27 Feb. 2025)

In this episode, I take on the trope, "Nice Guys Finish Last". This would be something to be concerned about if it were true. I see no significant evidence of that and in fact, the overwhelming amount of evidence suggests the opposite.In episode, I first define what I mean by "nice" and I do not mean by being "nice". I then define the the opposite of being nice, the ________, and whether the traits of being a __________ are necessary for or actually impede success.To support my argument, I offer the preeminent nice guy, Super Bowl winning coach Andy Reid and his two word philosophy related to being nice. It's his agreeableness that allows him to be successful.What about Bill Belichick? That only enhances my argument and I will explain why.Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, but my argument rings true in the vast majority of cases.Finally, I offer one caveat to the power of being nice. Defendant and advance your principles. Occasionally, you got to throw down.But above all, be nice.It's the key.