I am power hungry dictator, but is it a bad thing?

[blastedbill]

It is no secret that i am power hungry and i like to run and control things. but is this a bad thing? I am very aware of my megolmaniac desires. I want to rule the world and shape it to my desires, but i dont' want to do to make me happy but to make the world a better place. i always annalize my moves and make sure i'm not doing things against the

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[a_jaclyn]

Do you really want to get in a discussion of the definition of evil vs. selfishness vs. enlightened self-interest? I personally see nothing wrong with putting yourself first (which is my belief system), but if you're putting your friends first (ahead of your financial self-interest, that's another valid way of living.

Oftentimes, people are all about the power and that's when they get upset with those of us who don't want power, just want to live and let live (or die, or abort, or flourish, or suffer) according to their means. If you are suffering because of someone else's demand for power, I say fuck 'em. You should be the center of your own universe, unless you've made vows to put someone (or something? the flying spaghetti monster, for example) there.

[rachelann1977]

Everyone has to live according to their own moral code. Wanting your ego stroked is not a bad thing, but some people were raised to think that it is. You can't change them, just know that they have an unrealistic moral code, and deal with that as you see fit.

[overthesun]

The way I see it is this:

Your bat, your ball, your field, your rules.

Simple as that. You did the work, you created the event, you want it run a certain way, it runs that way. If someone else put in half the work/money/whatever, then you should take their oppinions into account, lest they withdraw said.

If all they are contributing to the event is a warm body, some jokes, Etc, well, let them enjoy what you provided, or find their own event to host.

You are dead on to rights.

And I love your events!

:)

[rmeidaking]

The key to good vs. evil is intent. Are you trying to create a place where your friends feel comfortable and want to hang out - or are you trying to make over the whole world in your image? Do you want your friends to say, "Great job!" or "Hail, Caesar!"? Do you get upset when things don't go just your way, or is it fine if things get a little loose as long as people are having a good time?

And, yeah, if you need much ego-stroking, you're venturing over toward Caesar-land...no, wait... Evil Overlord, rather than Benevolent Dictator. That line is kind of thin, sometimes.

It's a sign of personal insecurity if you need ego-stroking. The true Benevolent Dictator can do that just fine himself. Just ask Pratchett's Lord Vetinari. :-)

Me me me? Or is it you you you?

[pallasakagollum]

I think the question of who to put first, yourself or others, should be decided on a case by case basis. Some people aren't worth it and some are. I tend to lean the "people are worth it" side until proven otherwise myself but others think differently. I know some people who always put themselves first and I get the strange urge to yell at these people. I also know people for whom the purpose of life is t help others and they get taken advantage of over and over again. I want to help them but they wont let me.
Ego stroking can also be called receiving praise or thanks, both of which are considered good and not, if I may use a taboo word, sinful in many cultures.