Is “put yourself first” a good approach to life?

Some questions to ask yourself as you are brainstorming: What does “put yourself first” mean as you see it? What would the consequences be of living this way be? How would you describe the opposite of “put yourself first”? If you had to choose between them, which way of life is better? Do you have to choose between them? If you disagree with your friend who thinks life is about putting oneself first as much as possible whenever possible, how would you persuade your friend that life is not a selfish or self-indulgent pursuit? How do you justify that your own actions are altruistic, and to what end do you pursue acts in the interest of others? Do you do so with the same passion as you do endeavors that fulfill a want or a need in your own life? Once you have entertained the above questions, carve out a thesis statement that states clearly whether or not “put yourself first” is a good approach to life and why.
Early in your essay, describe how you understand “put yourself first”. It’s important to define how you view this way of life before either advocating for it or rejecting it.
Look up any information that you may need to check your biases. Suppose you intend to argue that rich people get ahead because they do not donate to charity. You might first explore studies to verify whether or not this is true. Who gives more to charity, the rich or the poor? Have the facts.
Argue for your thesis throughout your essay.
Address objections to your position.

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