Raj, you give 3 "Examples of how values can arise out of a consistent work ethic." I definitely get how "rationality" will arise through consistent work ethic (because a strong work ethic will have you trying to reach a goal, and irrationality generally derails the results of a strong work ethic, thus a strong work ethic will likely forge you into a more rational individual), but I am not so clear on how a strong work ethic will lead to "compassion" and "mindfulness" being values in one's life. I have seen many hardworking people begin to view others as tools towards their own success, thus losing their "compassion" towards others. And also they are so obsessed with the future goals that they are not "mindful" of their present. You, Raj, have likely been around many more successful people than I have, and so maybe my limited exposure has brought me to the exceptions. But I'd be curious as to what you've seen that has lead you to believe that "compassion" and "mindfulness" are brought out through a strong work ethic.
Raj, you give 3 "Examples of how values can arise out of a consistent work ethic." I definitely get how "rationality" will arise through consistent work ethic (because a strong work ethic will have you trying to reach a goal, and irrationality generally derails the results of a strong work ethic, thus a strong work ethic will likely forge you into a more rational individual), but I am not so clear on how a strong work ethic will lead to "compassion" and "mindfulness" being values in one's life. I have seen many hardworking people begin to view others as tools towards their own success, thus losing their "compassion" towards others. And also they are so obsessed with the future goals that they are not "mindful" of their present. You, Raj, have likely been around many more successful people than I have, and so maybe my limited exposure has brought me to the exceptions. But I'd be curious as to what you've seen that has lead you to believe that "compassion" and "mindfulness" are brought out through a strong work ethic.