If life is all about me, why are you here?  From birth, we are involved with others.  Conception requires at least two humans, our lives can only begin with the assistance of others.

After birth, ss we grow our thinking processes and physical capabilities our initial focus is on us as it relates to our environment.

We are in a focused learning mode, gathering and analyzing information.  At an early age (baby to toddler) The people around us treat us with a singular focused attention.

Developing Purpose

As we mature both physically and in our thinking the environment and the way we were nurtured influences our believes and actions.  Ultimately though it is through our own volution that our life purpose is developed.

From the basic starting point as a baby to toddler our focus was on understanding and pleasure – we sought things that may us feel good (e.g., food, company, interesting learning experiences).

Thus our growth experience from birth positions us to want and seeking a life of pleasure.  We did begin our lives, after all, with it generally being all about us.

Over time this does change of course and we typically move from a more self-centered to social centered approach (each of us to a different degree.

Thinking of Others

If seeking maximum personal pleasure is one of your maxims, remember this must not be at the cost of others.  No matter how important we believe ourselves, to achieve success requires us to accept that everyone matters.

We are not only regardless of what we think.