Guard Your Growth Selfishly

Voraciously make the most of yourself. That is the way you help the world: by making the most of yourself.

Today, I had an apple, and this apple was so sweet and tasty. It got me thinking about the source of the apple, which is the apple tree. The apple tree developed itself so greatly that its fruit was that sweet. It protected and competed for resources, grew, flourished, nourished itself, protected itself, and kept developing. And I tasted one such magnificent and scrumptious fruit.

There is a lesson here. All of nature moves for excellence. They are selfish when it comes to their growth, as a human should be. The sun doesn’t stop shining because of the shared darkness in space; it shines more. Everything in nature develops itself, and we benefit from the fruits of such work.

What this means is that you have to voraciously and ferociously guard your growth and your life. Give of the fruits of your development, not the seed. Selflessness is nothing but foolishness.

This is what Wallace D. Wattles meant when he said extreme altruism is just as dangerous as extreme selfishness. The best way to help the world is to make the most of yourself.

When you develop yourself and grow, more people will benefit from your life just by your shared growth.

The tree focuses on its growth from its seedling stage. As a plant, because it grows, it becomes a house in the future for all manner of creatures, a restaurant, a relaxation spot, a protector, a guard. All because it has made the most of itself.

So do not sacrifice stupidly. Sacrifice for your future and become better. The best you can do for anyone is to become better for yourself.

Never ever diminish your greatness or yourself for anyone. And never allow anyone to either.

Think about it. Newton, pursuing his curiosity, gave the world such astounding understanding and value. The same goes for Steve Jobs, Sam Walton, Jeff Bezos, Julius Caesar, and Alexander the Great.

Now, I do not say these men were in any way perfect, but that is my point. They pursued their desires and endured the pain and hardship, and we still benefit, at the very least, from their tales.

Guard your development selfishly. Focus on yourself. Become great. Your fruits will benefit the world.

Become an inspiration, just like this apple tree has through its fruit.

Wow, such a profound lesson in nature.