Acharya Prashant addresses an apparent contradiction between a quote by Rumi and one by Steve Jobs regarding changing the world versus changing oneself. He explains that the real difference between any two statements lies in their origin, the point from which they come. He prompts the listener to question their own motivation for wanting to change the world, asking, "Where are you coming from? What is the center of your thought, motivation, operation?" The speaker elaborates that the desire to change the world can stem from the ego, which seeks to further its own evolutionary and animalistic instincts. He uses the example of a product seller who wants to change the world to make it more conducive to their business, a desire rooted in egoistic benefit. Similarly, every living being, like a rabbit digging up the earth, tries to alter its environment for its own comfort. The crucial question is not whether one wants to change the world, as every being does, but *why*. For the average person, the desire to change the world is often a desire to create a reality where they are more recognized, wealthy, and successful according to their own definitions, which is an ego-driven motive. Contrasting this with Rumi's wisdom, the speaker interprets the quote, "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world," as a depiction of the ego's nature. The ego, living in its own fantasies, is in constant conflict with the facts of the world. Instead of examining itself, it blames the world and seeks to change it. This is what Rumi refers to as being "clever." Upon becoming "wise," one realizes the need to "change myself." The ego is described as a grand illusion, a myth, that is perpetually at odds with the universe's facts, leading to a desire to change the external world rather than the internal self. Acharya Prashant emphasizes the importance of clarity and compassion. Before trying to bring positive change to society, one must first understand oneself. Without this self-knowledge, one's definition of "positive" is merely a personal, relative concept based on their conditioning. He distinguishes courage, which can be momentary or even a result of intoxication, from clarity, which is a true virtue. Clarity is the ability to see the falseness of fear and provides something more stable and lasting than courage. From this clarity and self-transformation, a sense of oneness and compassion emerges. A wise person works for the good of the world because they see that their welfare is inseparable from the welfare of others; the other's suffering is their own. This action comes from a place of compassion, not from a narrow, personal self.