I have been reading books and watching movies that seem to center on the concept of anarchy or individual rule making. Books like Wanted (not the movie) and Diceman are great examples of this. Living in a world without consequence.

Negotiations are sometime like that. People create their own rules and think that the discussion should conform to their own beliefs.

Last night I tweeted “For a relationship to be good, happiness much be created and given equally.” (or something like that). It was in reference to a session at Techstars that focused on the “art of the deal.” Often, people consider themselves great negioators because they lie, manipluate and win. They consider the “rules” of the “deal,” are when someone wins and someone loses.

In truth, this is as far from the truth as possible. For any relationship, business or otherwise, its about compromise. Its about depth. Its about trust. Winning doesnt allow for any of those three things.

After that conversation, a conversation began to brew about what a world where individuals could make their own rules would look like (We are an introspective bunch in Boulder).

We all spoke about different ideas, so I am listing a few here. In true Micah style, most of these (ok…all) are mine…feel free to add to them in the comments.

1. Once per month, you could kill without consequence. Of course, you would have to apply to make sure there wasnt a previous claim on the person, but just once per month, you could totally get away with it.
2. Once per month, you could read the mind of one person for one day. They wouldnt know that you are reading their mind, and as soon as the 24 hours passed, you could no longer read their minds. They couldnt read your mind at the same time.
3. Once per month, all the dirty hippies in Boulder would take a shower. Maybe twice a month in the summer.
4. Once per month, you could steal one thing without consequence. Just walk right into a store and take it. Or from someone you know. Of course, they could elect to steal it back, but not in the same month.
5. Once per month, you could force one person to not be able to talk for a full 24 hours.
6. Once per month, you could swap the balance on an ATM receipt you found with your own.
7. Once per month, you could straight punch someone in the face.
8. Once per month, you could achieve one thing that you were unable to achieve the month before.
9. Once per month, you could realize your dream of beating Micah at anything.
10. Once per month, you could have one skill that you would be the best at, but it would only last for the month.

Im sure there are more. What do you think?

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