King Sasanka – Sri Lankan Writer & Retired Aviation Professional.

During a recent friendly conversation, one of my friends remarked that the younger generation is far more selfish than those who came before them. I smiled and said, “Good for them.” Needless to say, he was taken aback. Why Being ‘Selfish’ Isn’t Always a Bad Thing The word "selfish" has been burdened with negativity for generations.  We associate it with greed, arrogance, and disregard for others. But in reality, there’s a healthier, more meaningful version of selfishness, one rooted in self-preservation and personal growth . My rationale is simple: If you’re not selfish, you may never be truly successful. And if you’re not successful, how can you possibly help anyone else? A Lesson from 40 Years in Aviation Having spent over four decades in aviation, one piece of advice from every in-flight safety briefing has stayed with me: “In case of a depressurization, oxygen masks will drop from the panel above you. Put on your own mask before assisting others.” T...

Speak my mind aloud in Social media sites is something I do often. I am not a fool to believe, after reading such brash and sometimes controversial looking comments that that I post, there will be a drastic in the readers mind. Some respond with their views. More responses received will help me to be more accommodative. That is what I expect. Some posts go viral and many others go unnoticed. Speaking my mind aloud is to broaden my thinking. Not to change the way others think. How one thinks can only be changed by oneself alone. Others can be part of the self improvement process but nothing will come about unless YOU decided to take the first step.