Perspective.

Whenever I'm asked if I aspire to be a psychologist or anything along that line, I'd always reply with this:

"If I can't even help myself, how can I help others?"

Most would agree, or laugh in response to that.

But once, someone told me this instead:

"You don't have to be able to help yourself to help others.
You'd find your own help while helping others." 

I guess it helps talking to people, and seeing things from their perspectives.