Enlightened self-interest involves acting in ways that benefit both oneself and others, while unenlightened self-interest prioritizes one's own interests without regard for others. Anna Hazare is given as an example of enlightened self-interest, as he initiated the Lokpal Bill movement to reduce corruption for the benefit of all Indians. In contrast, Suresh Kalmadi is cited as exhibiting unenlightened self-interest through mismanagement of funds for the Commonwealth Games. Enlightened self-interest is important because it encourages cooperation and allows everyone to benefit, while avoiding potential harms from solely self-interested behavior.

1. THINK IN ENLIGHTENED
SELF INTEREST
Prepared By:
Rohan Vadsola

2. Definition:
Enlightened Self interest:
Enlightened self interest is a way to create good for self and good for all at the same time, including
team mates, bosses, customers and organization. Contributors think in enlightened self interest.
Unenlightened Self-interest:
In unenlightened self-interest most or all person scat according to their own selfishness. He/she is
not concerned about the impact (positive or negative) on the other person, so that the group suffers
loss as are salt of conflict, decreased efficiency because of lack of cooperation.

3.  I would like to take a real life example of ANNA HAZARE.
He has been a great contributor to the society. He initiated a change
for betterment & up liftment of the society.
 He initiated the LOKPAL BILL movement for the betterment of
our country INDIA. The main reason behind LOKPALBILL was
to eradicate corruption from our country.
 He went on hunger strike to force the government to accept the
BILL. He had a vision of corrupt free India for the younger
generations to come.
CONTRIBUTOR:

4. NON-CONTRIBUTOR:
 One example I would like to quote for a official is that of
Mr. Suresh Kalmadi. Although he might have worked hard for
the commonwealth games but still there were a lot of negative
Points that were revealed at a later stage.
 He with the support of few other people did many things which
were not in the welfare of the society. There was a huge expense
which was done during the CWG but the same was actually not
utilized for that or rather the way it was utilized was not proper.
 This created a wrong image in the eyes of the foreign players about
us as the game at an international level. The incidence shows to a
great the act of Kalmadi as non contributor team member.

5. EXAMPLES ON SPORTS:
Team spirit SACHIN on 194!! & shown by the innings are
SACHIN. He walked declared by captain without any complains.

6.  When it comes to team spirit, one cannot forget Team INDIA’s
JUMBO, ANIL KUMBLE. While playing TEST against
WestIndies, he broke his JAW.
 Yet, he came on the field next day, and bowled with same passion.
He also got wicket of legendary batsman BRIAN LARA on the
very same day.

7.  Harbhajan- Sreesanth SLAP GATE.
 The picture shows Harbhajan and
Sreesanth during an IPL match.
 Harbhajan had slapped Sreesanth when
Mumbai Indians team lost against
KINGS 11 Punjab. It was definitely not
inspirit of the game.

8. MATKI FOD:
 The pictures shows a perfect example of team work.
 The example is of MATKI FOD. To reach the MATKI which is
very high, coordination and concentration of every person is
required.

9. STORY:
 An old farmers three sons were quarrelling-the farmer gave a stick
to his youngest son to break it - he broke it.
 Then he gave a bundle of sticks to his eldest son to break it
– he failed – the farmer taught them the value of unity.

10. Why enlightened self – interest is important?
 If human beings did not have an in herent will to protect themselves and further their own interests,
they would not survive.
 Knowing what is in your interests will help you get what is best for you and avoid what is
harmful. It will keep you moving toward your goals and ensure that your goals are the right ones
for you.
 But you had better simultaneously take into account the interests of others. Getting people to
have positive feeling stoward you is a good idea.

11.  They will be more likely to treat you well and less likely to harm you. Contributing to their welfare
will encourage them to contribute to your welfare.
 Contributing to the development and survival of the society in which you live will mean a better
environment in which to pursue your interests.
 If you acknowledge that self-interest is inherent in your nature, you will feel less guilty about
looking after yourself.
 If you acknowledge that altruistic behaviour is in your interests, you will be more likely to
cooperate with others. If you do both everyone gains.

12. CONCLUSION:
 People should try to follow their enlightened self-interest. One should prefer a long-term interest
over a short-term one.
 “Helping each other to help ourselves.” In every transaction, If one operates with the win lose
attitude, then one cannot collaborate with anybody.
 By operating out of deep enlightened self interest, contributors are able to account for all
stakeholders In complex real world situations.

13. “Swami Vivekananda disliked small minded and fear full selfishness.
He wanted us to be large, unselfish, and therefore free and bold in all
our dealing with the world”