Book recommendation

Handy’s primary source for “proper selfishness.”The book challenges money-centred definitions of success and argues that individuals should take responsibility for developing their identity, abilities and purpose, while recognising that genuine fulfilment ultimately involves contributing to society.

Why?

The general idea is that it’s appropriate to be “concerned with oneself” and to search for one’s own identity. Who we are and what we value are intrinsically linked. This is, the better we understand and take care of ourselves, the more we can contribute towards others. We then find energy and motivation to do whatever we can to help and care for other people.

When followed properly, leads to the ability to take responsibility for others and the world around us.

As opposed to pure selfishness, in which every man is out for himself.

So if we look after ourselves we can do better business.