on being: selfish

i probably already have a rant about this, but at some point, i considered cutting all the selfish folk out of my life.

it's irritating and frustrating to be around people who only look out for themselves, to be among a constantly bickering and competing cohort.  but truth be told, it's a necessity.  we all need to be a little bit selfish, because nobody else has our best interests in mind - maybe with the rare exception of where our best interest may coincide with their best interest.  selfishness and competition - not at the dire cost of others - are healthy.  it makes us stronger, fitter - better suited for darwinian survival.

but something always trumps selfishness: collaboration.