The Selfish Act of Self-Care: Why Taking Care of Yourself Serves Others Better

The Hard Choice with Brad Draper · Jun 11, 2026 · 14m

Taking Care of Yourself Is Actually Taking Care of OthersWhat if being "selfish" with your time is the most selfless thing you can do? Brad Draper, host of The Hard Choice, makes a compelling case that personal wellness is not a luxury but the very foundation of service to others. This idea, simple yet powerful, reframes how we think about self-care entirely.

Frankly, Brad lives what he preaches. Waking at 4:30 AM to prioritize meditation, fitness, and personal development before family demands arise, he has built a life where his best self shows up for everyone around him. He even took his…