For a really long time, and I mean a really long time, I would subconsciously allow myself to fall under the impression that I alone would have to save everything. In most instances others wouldn't see things the way in which I did, or solve the problem fast enough. Although in many situations this rings to be true; most often it only ends up hurting me in the long run.

This realization it lead me on a journey into realizing that I wasn't alone in this way of thinking. Everyday, first-world humanity wakes up with one thing subconsciously planted into our daily directives.

Look out for numero uno.

This thoughtleads us down paths in which each situation is analyzed by one of the following:

What can I do to make myself look good?

What can I do to come out ahead of this ________? (project, friendship, job and etc)

Or some other question that will eventually propel us towards seeking the path of lone wolf. The sad part about it is that we do this everyday without fail. As time goes on the compounding effects of such a lifestyle eventually surface with a vicious vengeance wreaking havoc on our friendships, families and careers. eventually driving us towards the point of no return and ultimately destruction.