The Self-interest Blues

“Men are not against you; they are merely for themselves.”  Gene Fowler

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slow down and REFLECT

on the MEANING and the MESSAGE of today’s quotation

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We live in a society that, largely though not entirely, teaches and encourages values of competition and individualism, which can easily lead to the insight expressed in Gene Fowler’s quote.

Can you name two or three areas of life, besides sports, where this idea expressed by Gene Fowler can be observed and frequently experienced?

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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS

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“I’m an ambitious person. I never consider myself in competition with anyone, and I’m not saying that from an arrogant standpoint, it’s just that my journey started so, so long ago, and I’m still on it and I won’t stand still.” Idris Elba

“Number one, cash is king… number two, communicate… number three, buy or bury the competition.” Jack Welch

“Life is nothing but a competition to be the criminal rather than the victim.” Bertrand Russell

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ai assistant

INTERPRETATION of TODAY’S QUOTE

Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.

“Men are not against you; they are merely for themselves.”  Gene Fowler

“Gene Fowler’s quote, “Men are not against you; they are merely for themselves,” offers a profound insight into human behavior and motivations. It suggests that often, actions that might seem antagonistic or indifferent aren’t necessarily driven by a desire to harm or oppose someone else. Instead, they stem from individuals acting in their own self-interest or pursuing their own goals.” (Chat GPT)

Interested in a few more ideas from ai?

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By Gary and Esther Berkley

Gary and Esther Berkley are the authors of "Whatever You Become, Become Your Best - The College and Graduate Guide to Wisdom for Success in Life." Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B09593L5FT

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