Self-Assessment and Business Principles

[Literal] In the past, I relied too heavily on morality or ideals to constrain myself and to identify friends. [AI Synthesis] This suggests a past difficulty in applying situational judgment to interpersonal relationships. [Literal] I learned that friends should be identified based on mutual benefit or practical need.

Key points

• [Literal] Past self was overly constrained by moral codes or ideals when making judgments about oneself and others.
• [Literal] Mistook casual acquaintances for close friends.
• [Literal] Friendships should be recognized through mutual interest or practical utility.
• [Literal] Self-knowledge requires knowing one's values, strengths, weaknesses, desires, and fears.

Sources

• (Source: raw/origin-apple-notes/self business.md)