THOUGHTS FROM THE MIGHTY WAD: Egotism

Waddism is the realization finally that we are all egotists, that we are bred and raised to be egotists, but that au fond, as the french say-at the heart of it all, this comes to nothing. Those who do blow their own horn all the time will eventually end up playing solo.


Nonetheless, society demands that we try to be egotistical. This is necessary in many respects just to keep your head above water. Behind every charitable action, admirable though it may be, is some tiny bit of egotism that yes, I have made a difference. You don't get to be the head of anything without valuing your opinion, or at least your ability to make a judgement about other people's opinions, above those of your fellow man.


Waddism is the embracing of this fact too. Not all wadhead traits come from being inept. Some actually come from being ept, if there is such a word (now there is), or perhaps apt. Waddism is listening to others, and listening to yourself, and when either voice gets a bit too loud, throttling it back a little.


We aren't even the center of our own universes, as incredibly limited those may be, though we like to think we are. You can be damn sure that somewhere out there there is another Wad who has thought the same thought, felt the same feeling, and done the same wadhead move in his/her own way.


It's okay to think of yourself, indeed you would be lying if you uttered otherwise. Just remember this Waddism though: Aim for perfect, get good. Start small, think big. Think of others; be yourself.