look out for number one

And while Santas, like drug dealers, tend to have a loyal and delighted fanbase, they still need to look out for number one.

That’s why the extremes — only look out for number one and only look out for others — are detrimental for well-being.

That’s why the extremes—only look out for number one and only look out for others—are detrimental for well-being.

They see themselves as surrounded by people who have internalized the “look out for number one” ethos of the capitalist marketplace.

“And where some writers urge people to look out for Number One and to be prepared to head for the hills with their gold coins, silver futures, cans of beans and weapons to keep out the neighbors, Adam Smith counsels the revival of a sense of community.”