I don't like inequality like you mention, I think maybe because of how much I greatly I find laziness to be abhorrent. Not going to hold myself up to be a paragon of industriousness but I'm not lazy, never was, and always get things done. I have a "lift heavy shit" ethos. It means to do what's required, when required and to look for more. This is especially so in my professional career where doing that really mattered. It matters still, just differently, so I'm that guy.
Your last line...that's the "lift heavy shit" ethos as well. I wouldn't have expected any less from you.