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If You Have No Choice, Looking Out For Number One Can Make You Happy
October 11, 2012 by NewsBot
We are, at our core, social creatures and we spend considerable time and effort on building and maintaining our relationships with others. As young children, we're taught that "sharing means caring" and, as we mature, we learn to take others' point of view. If we make a decision that favors self-interest, we often feel guilt for prioritizing ourselves over others...