In terms of whether one gets along easily in Western society, having a Judeo-Christian outlook can help. It’s good to be able to see just about everything in moral terms. I’ve never had much interest in doing this.
Even when people go to the gym, although certainly not when they train with me, there’s an implicit expectation of some kind of moral input. You’re supposed to be improving yourself or making yourself fit for the sake of society. It’s never just about what you are doing and doing it well. But I can’t grasp the issue of how self-esteem fits into this project of making oneself morally better. I tread on people’s self esteem because I don’t think it’s an issue. You should want to learn a skill, rather than aiming to gain belief in yourself.
I’ve only ever been able to attain that sense of freedom not in a social setting but by working alone — and usually against the grain.
Even when people go to the gym, although certainly not when they train with me, there’s an implicit expectation of some kind of moral input. You’re supposed to be improving yourself or making yourself fit for the sake of society. It’s never just about what you are doing and doing it well. But I can’t grasp the issue of how self-esteem fits into this project of making oneself morally better. I tread on people’s self esteem because I don’t think it’s an issue. You should want to learn a skill, rather than aiming to gain belief in yourself.
I’ve only ever been able to attain that sense of freedom not in a social setting but by working alone — and usually against the grain.
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