Why be good?

• There’s a selfish reason to be good, and thatreason is the feeling that you get when you lie , cheat or screw someone over. Put yourself in touch with those feelings before you do any wrong. They can be a powerful disincentive to be bad.

• More or less, we all interact with the same group of people every day. So,being bad may have a short-term advantage, but being good can give a better return on investment. Thus being good is also a rational choice. Being good is better for your mental health because ethical people can better deal with stressful and emotionally taxing situations.

• Humanity, honesty, and morality make your life easier, and for most people being good can be necessary for having self-respect and happiness.

But that’s just my take. Comment and share yours.