Don't live your life by default - I assume :)
Two, I don’t like being dependent on other people.
This resonates a lot with me and it is something I am trying to overcome and start to be more open to getting help from others. I can't expect myself to be able to do everything in such a complex world, so building and being part of a community is what is able to cover these needs. I help others where they need it too, so I should be able to rely on them from time to time when feeling weak.
I guess it is similar in some respects to being in a platoon - everyone has their different roles to play, their different specializations and all have to rely on each other to do the job they are assigned and trained for. People fail yes, but that is also part of being in a community.
One, I am a grown ass man and should be able to drive myself.
I wonder how many people would benefit when self-driving cars are common place. After all, while you "should be able" it doesn't mean it always works that way. S-DVs might give that independence, and the support for many.
I should start being more open to receiving assistance from others. I have provided assistance to others whenever I could, and still do as I am able. Just need to adjust my thinking like you suggest. Great analogy with the platoon.
The self-driving car is something that may benefit many people in the future. I think it is still a few years off from me feeling comfortable relying on one.