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Why Being Selfish Is The Right Thing To Do
No matter how hard you try, you can’t please everybody
“Selfishness is being concerned excessively or exclusively, for oneself or one’s own advantage, pleasure, or welfare, regardless of others.”
— Wikipedia
“Don’t be so selfish,” is a phrase we hear from our parents, partners, and friends whenever we want things our way. It’s spoken in a harsh voice with a hint of disappointment.
But, who’s the real selfish person in these scenarios:
Is it our parents who disagree with our decision to go to university on the opposite side of the country? Our partner who refuses to leave the comfort of their lives to travel around the world together? Our friends who feel betrayed because we decided to change our lifestyle and pursue our dreams?
There are two sides to the selfish spectrum, and it can be challenging to separate the bad from the good.
Manipulation. Fraud. Dishonesty.
“Even six-year-olds who scream, ‘You’re selfish!’ have agendas.”
— Rick Gaber
