Warriors, today we face the age-old question which has long plagued our minds.
We have aspirations, we have dreams, and we aim to be better.
Would your dream to become a better version of yourself also be labelled as you as being selfish?
Being Selfish is often looked at as a negative trait in our society, are they right or wrong? Let’s go and take a look at it, to be Selfish or to not be Selfish?
A Selfish Dream means one goal which you truly desire.
That one goal you wish you achieve passionately and are willing to do everything in your power, despite the agendas of people around you, you only do it for yourself.
Sounds too selfish? Hang on, I can understand your perspective here, let us understand why it is important.
Why is it important to be Selfish
The world is a place of many mysteries and beauties, in it lies the magnificence of nature and the universe, and we humans are part of that magnificence.
In our increasingly complex world, selfishness is on the rise, amidst this, we are told by some that selfish people are cruel.
Agreed, that being selfish can cause great harm to any individual due to our inner malevolent nature, a selfish relationship is a good example.
But there are others, people who are increasingly selfless in their way of life, this selfless nature causes a problem when it comes to standing up for yourself, pursuing your dreams, to be what you want instead of what society tells you to be.
Becoming a little selfish about yourself is the first step to being a better version of yourself. To be ‘TheBetterWarrior.’
What you can do to achieve your Selfish Dream
Controlled Selfishness to achieve your Selfish Dream
Selfishness is a tricky quality to master, if left unchecked it can cause great harm.
Being selfish has the power to create and destroy, giving yourself to selfishness blindly is not the solution either.
What you need to do is find the balance between being selfish and being selfless.
Balance can only be brought when you realise the power of selfishness and selflessness. And know when to focus only on your needs and when to focus on others’ needs.
This can help you to control your selfishness enough to take the necessary steps to achieve your goals.
Stay Guilt-free when pursuing your dreams
Guilt is not something that we should let control us when we are on the path to pursuing our dreams.
When you get guilty about pursuing your dream, you miss the most important point of all –
Your dream is unique, it’s yours.
If you don’t pursue your dreams, you rob the world of many chances, changes and improvements.
Don’t let others stop you from achieving your dream. Know when to stop thinking about others and when to start thinking about yourself.
Prioritize yourself first
My dear friends, if you prioritize yourself first, only then can others set you as a priority.
Others may want you to do something for them, but you need to stand tall, stand strong and choose yourself first.
In the pursuit of chasing your dreams, there may be some people who may support you while others may try and drag you down.
Learn to say no in times like this.
Always remember, there is a difference between neglecting what people say and ask you to do and choosing yourself first.
What may happen if you do this?
Your selfish dream is unique to you, it can change the world around you and help you find a new world while doing so.
Dream high and use selfishness to an extent to achieve your goals.
Learning how to be selfish can be of help if you don’t let it overpower you.
The most important thing is:
while you pursue your selfish dream or even be selfish in general it should not harm others.
In myths and legends, you can also see that to achieve peace and harmony a person has to be selfish to an extent.
What are dreams if not a cocktail of towering ambition and a powerful idea?
We don’t know what dreams may come true and what may only remain as dreams unless we try to be a little selfish about it.
Your dreams mean something, all you need to figure out is the what and why?
If you want to know more about dreams and the strings of destiny connected to pursuing your dreams, you can always read ‘The Alchemist’.
Dream on selfishly for only you are capable of achieving your dreams and bringing them to life.
But remember, your selfishness should not cause harm to others and your selflessness should not cause harm to you.
When you follow your dreams selfishly, you permit others subconsciously to follow their goals.
A world where people wish to fulfil their destiny is an interesting world, only balance should be maintained while doing so.
“It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”
- Paul Coelho, The Alchemist.
