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tehstone  ·  3418 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How do you find a balance between thinking for yourself and thinking of others first?

For me, the answer has been to give others the benefit of the doubt. Do what you can for them in a golden rule sort of way and expect the same from them. If they don't reciprocate then they aren't worth your time.

Everyone is better off if we all look out for each other. Then you take care of yourself too fill in the gaps. Surround yourself with people who share this mentality and you've built a community.