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What does it mean?
It seems unreasonable to demand my own way, yet I call it unreasonable.
In plain terms
Demanding personal preferences feels contradictory.
What can you take from it?
Recognize when selfishness masquerades as reason.

Where it applies

  • conflict
  • decision‑making

Putting it to work

  • evaluate motives
  • consider others’ needs

Questions to consider

  • Am I justifying selfishness?
  • When is it fair to prioritize my way?

Another view

Sometimes personal boundaries are necessary.

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