Some thoughts. I am supporting proposals in contest areas where I have a proposal, and in one case, where I have two proposals. Why? Because I appreciate the ideas and can not help but support them - we are all on the same ship and we have many things to accomplish rapidly. How do you feel about supporting other's proposals and why? Some related resources: Success Isn’t a Competition: Boosting Others Helps You in the Long Run http://zenhabits.net/success-isnt-a-competition-boosting-others-helps-you-in-the-long-run/ Cooperation Not Competition Will Create Success http://www.jasonotooleonline.com/cooperation-not-competition/ To Compete or Cooperate – A Strategic Dilemma http://www.gsom.spbu.ru/files/upload/niim/seminar/strategic_dilemma.pdf

Thank you, that was what I thought when James pointed me this way and as I engaged, I saw something other going on... so, here's to Collaboration! :)