There are those among us that are driven by what others think. There are those among us that are so consumed with self that others only exist to serve. Then we have those that know not self at all. Most of us are a combination of the three groups without being totally anyone of them. Being self-aware enables us to monitor our health and choose paths that are right for us. I do not have a memory of caring for self above others. Being aware of the needs of others has been beneficial. It has been stated that it be a good thing to ..."Know Thyself." When we accept our uniqueness and our abilities and stuff we just are not able to do, our self is on a better, more productive course.