However, the self-interest that drives many actions and decisions end up making few organizations or kingdoms average or moderately successful if not a failure. And lastly, self-interest defeats the concept of interdependence – interdependent co-arising.
A trusted friend is one who can guide us. The guidance can be about our capabilities and strength or out of our unpleasant behavior. Read how can a trusted friend help someone in personal professional life.
The Buddha Dependent co-arising a brief explanation is of this is – From interdependent origins, all things arise & all things pass away. Check out how the concept of Karma relates to it with the domino effect video.