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Voting in my best interest would necessarily include policies taking things from some Americans and giving it to me. Just because I'm voting in my best interest doesn't mean I'm voting for something good.

What matters is voting consistent with principles even if they aren't in your best interest.

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No. You seem to be unfamiliar with the idea that "a rising tide lifts all boats". You're assuming that acting what appear to be your best short-term interests will equate to a better outcome in the long term, which is usually not the case.

For instance, should you vote to abolish police and courts, so you don't have to pay taxes for them? In the short term, that would net you more money. In the long term, it would mean you'll be living in a lawless wasteland and someone will rob and murder you.

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