how a mission trip is like a team building game

In team building games a group of people who don't know each other very well work together to figure out "the secret" and succeed in the challenge.

It's frustrating at times.

The solution to the "problem" lies inside the problem- not outside the problem.

The group has to determine what the rules of engagement are and what is going to work for it and its unique mission.

Some people give up and don't "play".

Some people are encouragers and lead the group to try its best.

Some people can put themselves second to the mission of the group. Some people can't.

When it works and you figure it out, evenly briefly, it's awesome.