Simon Sinek Quotes

Putting yourself first is not selfish. Quite the opposite. You must put your happiness and health first before you can be of help to anyone else.

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• Putting yourself first is not selfish. Quite the opposite. You must put your happiness and health first before you can be of help to anyone else.

  

  Simon Sinek
  • Helping
  • Selfish
  • Opposites