What if the real power move is to stop playing by everyone else’s rules — and start backing yourself?
Because the truth is: success isn’t about sacrificing yourself for every opportunity — it’s about being selfish enough to go after the one that truly fits.
💡 The Seat That Fits You
You weren’t built to shrink into roles that don’t respect your energy.
You’re not here to survive the meeting, collect the paycheck, or squeeze your potential into a template someone else made.
You’re here to find the spot that makes your energy feel powerful, not depleted.
That’s the seat you’re meant to occupy.
🛠 How to Be Selfish (In the Best Way Possible)
1. Own Your ROI
Your time and energy are investments. If they’re not giving returns — in joy, impact, or growth — you’re not selfish for walking away. You’re smart.
2. Stop Waiting for Permission
You don’t need approval to pivot, step up, or take what’s yours. You’re not required to explain your moves. You just need to make them.
3. Let “No” Be a Form of Self-Respect
Say “no” to the project that burns you out. Say “no” to the boss who doesn’t see you. Say “no” to shrinking into someone else’s definition of “hard-working.”
That’s not selfish — that’s wild courage.
🔥 The Real Flex? Being Your Own Champion
You want to succeed? Cool. First step: start treating your energy like a limited resource.
When you spend it wisely — on people, places, and missions that see you — you stop chasing validation and start attracting alignment.
Being selfish doesn’t make you a villain.
It makes you a force.
And trust me — the world has enough martyrs. What it needs is more women (and men) who unapologetically champion themselves.
💬 Final Thought
In Jenny Wood’s words:
“Success means finding the right position for you — one that optimizes your return on investment of time and energy.”
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