Me First: The Counterintuitive Path to Becoming Your Best Self

I have lived for 68 years, and if there is one lesson life has taught me-one that goes against everything we are conditioned to believe-it is this: Being a little selfish makes you a better person. This is not just a theory. It's not something I read in a book or heard from a speaker. It is something I have experienced, tested, and proven through my own journey. Like many people, I once believed that prioritizing others was the key to a meaningful life. I worked hard to meet expectations, made sacrifices to keep people happy, and avoided conflict even when it meant compromising my own needs. And for a while, it seemed to work. People appreciated me. I was seen as dependable, kind, and generous. But over time, I noticed a shift. The more I gave, the more was expected. The more I said yes, the less my own needs seemed to matter. And the more I put others first, the more I lost touch with myself. It took years-and a few hard lessons-to realize that the only way to truly give to others is to make sure you have something to give in the first place. That means prioritizing your own well-being. It means setting boundaries, saying no, and choosing yourself without apology. And when I finally did? Life opened up in ways I never imagined. My relationships improved. My work became more fulfilling. My health-both mental and physical-became stronger. And I no longer felt the quiet resentment that had built up from years of over giving. This book is not just advice. It is a reflection of what I have lived, learned, and experienced firsthand. If there is one thing I hope you take away from it, it is this: You are not wrong for putting yourself first. In fact, you owe it to yourself-and to those around you-to do exactly that. Here's to living a life that is truly yours.

• | Author: Amit Kapila
• | Publisher: Independently Published
• | Publication Date: Apr 04, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00062 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: NA
• | ISBN-13: 9798316783205