Acharya Prashant asserts that to live a truly honest life, one must completely eliminate the word 'compulsion' from their vocabulary. He dismisses the notion of being a victim of circumstances, stating that no one is ever truly compelled or helpless. The idea of compulsion is often used as an excuse, a lie to oneself. Responding to a question about necessary self-interests, Acharya Prashant explains that self-interest persists because it is perceived as a necessity. However, he argues that individuals are the ultimate determiners of their own needs. He emphasizes that those who have lived life to the fullest have understood that a person's primary need is not even bread, but freedom. Throughout history, many have been faced with a choice between life and freedom, and they have chosen freedom without hesitation. These are not mere stories; hundreds and thousands have made this choice, demonstrating that even life is not the ultimate necessity. When life itself is not an absolute necessity, what other need or compulsion can hold sway? The speaker questions the purpose of fulfilling needs if it is only to live a life of slavery and endure more suffering. He criticizes the mindset of wanting a long life just to bear more sorrow. He clarifies that he is not a motivational speaker promising rewards for hard work. Instead, he presents a stark choice: if a situation arises where one must choose between bread and freedom (or 'Ram,' the ultimate truth), one must not choose bread. If sustenance is offered only at the cost of accepting bondage, one must be prepared to let go of that sustenance. While such a dire situation may not arise for everyone, one must be mentally prepared for it.