Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- The idea that good friends or good leaders are rare suggests that we may not be good ourselves.

Everyone tends to believe that someone else is the problem, given the subjective nature of human perception. People are more likely to notice the faults of others while overlooking their own.

Many become emotional when they hear statements like "there are no good friends" or "reliable friends are scarce," inadvertently creating the impression that they themselves may not be any better. Those who are quick to point out the faults of others may, in reality, possess similar flaws. Leaders often blame their followers for challenges, while followers believe that leadership is the issue.

Similarly, within families, siblings, un...