As good as that is for resiliency and work ethic developing from discipline, it had aweful consequences when it came to exceptions to that rule.
Finns have this issue, where they cut down the tall poppies who are successful, or aspire to be.
misery in company pretending not to be miserable and a comfortable banner under which to seek shelter instead of change.
"misery in company" is a good way to sum up a lot of lives at the moment.
One of my colleagues asked me the other day what I think was necessary for a good life, and I said that it was high quality relationships. Strong relationships are rare in younger generations now.