It Starts With You

On your birthday, anniversary, or retirement, this statement may be met with elation. But typically it’s a chastisement, a humorous jab at a selfish friend or spouse, or a clarifying retort made with elevated tones or volume. The reason is that NO ONE enjoys feeling like the victim of someone else’s selfishness or narcissism. But if we are honest, all of us are prone to a certain amount of selfishness or self-centeredness.