NUNCA PRIORIZAR LA FELICIDAD DE OTRO ANTES QUE LA MÍA

In this Spanish‑language monologue, Mauro Stendel shares a vivid personal story about getting a tattoo that reads “never again” to illustrate his broader life lesson: never place another person’s happiness before your own. He recounts the physical pain of the tattoo session and then expands the metaphor to describe the emotional and practical costs he has endured by constantly people‑pleasing—riding multiple buses in a day, skipping meals, avoiding paying fares, feeling embarrassed in restaurants, and neglecting his own needs. Stendel argues that constantly complying with others erodes personal agency, prevents fulfillment of one’s responsibilities, and ultimately does not benefit the people you’re trying to help. He challenges listeners to recognize the futility of sacrificing themselves for others who may never reciprocate, urging them to set boundaries, prioritize self‑care, and stop feeling indebted to those who do not actively support them.










