The Role of Selfishness in Self Improvement
Selfishness. The word has a bad reputation. As it slips off my tongue, I get an image of a small child withholding his favorite toy from a playmate. At first thought, you may also regard selfishness in a negative light. But is it really that bad? Is it possible that selfishness can be an asset, or even a necessity, for personal development success? I believe so.
Throughout our lives, we are often asked to make choices that don’t feel right to us. The expectations come and we are faced with a dilemma. Do I do what is best for me or live up to the expectations of someone else? In fact, I can look back over my life and easily tie my biggest mistakes to my unwillingness to choose myself over others.
My Selfless Experience
Let’s rewind 14 years. I was 19 years old. He was everything most women want—a family man, handsome, respectful, talented, and a great provider. And he desperately wanted to marry me. Wedding plans were in full swing, everyone was excited, and all I wanted to do was disappear.
The words stuck to me like hot glue, “You are so dammed selfish.” How could I refuse to marry Mr. Perfect? How could I embarrass my mother after she had bragged endlessly on the upcoming wedding? How could I let down all of the family members, both his and mine, who were anticipating our union? I was torn–between me and them. [Read the full blog article →]
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