Self-Consciousness
Self-consciousness is indistinguishable from negative emotion:
- If you are thinking about yourself, you are miserable.
- You are lost if you only serve your whims
- Work as hard as you can on behalf of what is best for other people.
The best Navy SEALs are those who put the team before themselves.
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