There's one thing I'm pretty sure of that is core to my philosophy now and very likely guaranteed to be an important aspect of my philosophy as it develops in the future.

I respect the self above all else; not just humanity in general but each and every individual person and the uniqueness I believe we each possess. I believe in maximizing myself and mastering my talents. I respect myself and believe I should not be impeded in reaching my potential- whatever that may be- unless it requires me to sacrifice and infringe upon the humanity and potential reaching journey of others. I believe that reaching my potential and maximizing my purpose therein is the path to happiness and may indeed be the purpose of human existence.

To honor and respect the self is to see beauty and value in oneself and the entirety of the human race.