The world does not owe you a damn thing. Despite what you may think, “You are not special. You're not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You're the same decaying organic matter as everything else. We're all part of the same compost heap. We're the all singing, all dancing crap of the world.” - Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club).
Living in Boston, I see entitled people every, single, day. Where? On the road. It drives me nuts. You think I'd be used to it by now. They are sometimes referred to as 'Massholes'. Why do people feel it's okay to cut you off at an intersection? Why must they beep their stupid horn for 30 seconds because they are stuck behind you when you are trying to make a turn? Was saving 30 seconds more important than risking both of our lives? Is their destination really that much more important than yours? I don't think I'll ever understand it. We're all adults here, right? Maybe not. I think perhaps it may have something to do with being in a car... people feel safe and secluded and are more likely to do something disrespectful since they aren't interacting directly with another human being. I wonder if I were to encounter such a 'Masshole' on the train or bus - would they act the same way? This is why I'm looking forward to driverless cars!
Obviously you are the most important person in your life. You are selfish and that's totally okay. But, you live in a world of others who feel the same way. You should put yourself before others, but you must do it in a respectful way. Do you enjoy being cut off? How about being beeped at when you need to make a turn? I highly doubt it.
I think most of us are all naturally entitled individuals from a young age. This is why we need to be taught respect. Kids hog toys from their siblings or take something that doesn't belong to them. I feel like most of us have parents that teach us this. But then why does the world have so many assholes?
Perhaps something terrible happened. Something dramatic, unfair, and perhaps unexplainable. The world kicks you in the teeth. You choke, but you survive. But now you see the world differently. The world and everyone in it can go to hell for all you care. You got treated unfairly. Fate decided respect was not in the cards for you. You come to terms with it and move on with your life with this mindset. You are going to take or do whatever you want, regardless of how it affects anyone else. You just don't care anymore.
It's too bad you feel that way. I do hope you change your mind someday. You know the saying, 'two wrongs don't make a right'? Despite the cliche, propagating negativity and unfairness makes the world a sad place to live.
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