The pursuit, action, will or decision to; deny, reason, consider or not relate to any persons, environment or situation but to obtain self promotion, position, substance or worth. Motives for self gain can be intrinsic, selfish, ego centric or reward without need/desire to benefit, help assist environment or mankind as a result. The anthesis of selfless, heroic, martyr, saint, counsel, helper, integrity, honour, disciple and charity.

When you eat dirt for the first time and leave your family to build a shack in the woods