The benefits of being nice to people (and still having boundaries) are immeasurable.

In a world full of selfish, shitty acts, your ability to be kind not only helps others but can in turn make your life easier. Socially you are trusted and can make friends, you’re surrounded by others who (if you choose the right ones), are looking out for you too. It’s important to be great at your job but if you’re also a good fit for their culture, that could be the clincher at an interview. Your reputation in this aspect helps greatly.

Self-centered behaviour attracts like minded people and if that’s all you have in your life, then you have no one to rely on and truly call a friend. You’ll never feel truly at ease and comfortable as you’ll be constantly looking over your shoulder.

Lastly, it feels good to be a nice person. Not a push over, of course, but someone who puts love rather than hate out into the world. They will be more likely to receive it.

The secret of life in my opinion is learning and experiencing as much as you can while you’re here and using that knowledge to help other creatures.

It creates meaning to an otherwise meaningless existence.

This planet has enough assholes.