*Originally Published: 24th January 2020* We all want to live authentic, meaningful, "happy" lives. One way to step closer to this goal is simple: **Get over yourself!** So much of our unhappiness in life comes from our own overinflated self worth. We judge rude, inconsiderate or misinformed people with the thought that "we would never act or think like that". We rail against not getting that promotion, bonus etc or even worse, other people getting nice things, because "we've worked hard, deserve it etc". We talk rather than listen and question, deludedly secure in the supreme importance of our own opinions and thoughts. All of us are a bit guilty of at least a bit of self-aggrandisement at times. To quote Seneca: > You keep accounts badly. You rate high what you've paid out, but low what you've been paid. If we were just a bit more humble, most of us would likely not only be happier, but also much more likeable and engaging to others. The humble individual, aware of their own flawed nature does not bombard others with their opinions. They enquire with interest and curiosity as to the lives and opinions of others so that they might learn. The humble individual doesn't resent the success of others or their own misfortune or mistreatment as "unfair", they expect it and pragmatically work to live well regardless whilst cherishing the fortune they do experience. Climb out of your own arse a bit. You'll be happier for it.