Originally Posted By: Faldage
As long as we're playing around the edges of an answer to the original question, how about 'enlightened self-interest'?


That's the converse principle. Enlightened self-interest means, I think, doing right by someone else, because it will actually help you in some way.

If the OP is using the "oxygen mask" analogy in the same way I use it, then this refers to helping (taking care of) yourself, because doing so enables you to help other people.