Rational egoism is caring for your own energy and soul rather than sinking into guilt or performative compassion for others' suffering. From a steady inner state you can give more, not less. It is not selfishness; it is honest stewardship of the source.
Apply today
Before agreeing to one self-sacrificing act today, check whether it stems from genuine care or from guilt you want to discharge.
Common pitfall
Equating egoism here with disregard for others. Rational egoism funds real generosity; it refuses performative pain.
In the books
Master of Reality