Seek Your Own Self-Interest

"One of the most encouraging thoughts is to know that man can change through conscious effort." I forgot who said it. When you walk through Marawi you see a verse from the Quran that states something like "God will not change the condition of the people unless they change their own." Those who have gone to various countries more developed and peaceful cannot help but wonder why we can't do the same on our own.

Is there a magic potion that could bring us to development? Do we need a savior to save us from ourselves? Can the people change by themselves? What do we really need as a people?

When you ponder the possibilities that you as a professional can do a lot to provide the next generation a better future, through your effort and contribution - all other goals pales in comparison. However, we in the field of economics advice as Adam Smith says "that you should instead seek your own self-interest for the outcome of all people trying to seek their own self-interest will benefit society." Examples its not because friendster.com is benevolent that we are able to connect. They couldn't care about us they just want a higher volume of visits to have more ads - thus they put all sort of benefits to users.

If only Filipino will seek their own interest instead of letting others do it for them our country would have been a better place. Don't worry so much about our society just make yourself a better person and useful professionals. God will take care of the rest.