Author(s): Blaine Lee, Stephen R. Covey
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Pages: 384
Binding: Hardcover
Most of us are taught that we are obligated to selflessly honor and serve others. This is, of course, nonsense. But if we reject the nonsense, does this mean we must throw out benevolence altogether? Can't benevolence be pro-self, and rational? Implicitly the author answers, "yes." For example, he writes: "Do you want to influence someone? Ask yourself how honorable you have been with that person." This idea implies that it's in your rational self-interest to act honorably and honestly, because in so doing you can influence others, win their trust, or whatever value you are seeking. Although Lee is religious, you need not be religious to appreciate some of his good ideas for living life on earth.