> I can now usually recognize first- and second-mountain people. The former have an ultimate allegiance to self; the latter have an ultimate allegiance to some

> I can now usually recognize first- and second-mountain people. The former have an ultimate allegiance to self; the latter have an ultimate allegiance to some commitment. I can recognize first- and second-mountain organizations too. In some organizations, people are there to serve their individual self-interests — draw a salary. But other organizations demand that you surrender to a shared cause and so change your very identity. You become a Marine, a Morehouse Man. The second mountain mindset sounds like a great mindset to get indoctrinated into a cult with. And what types of people are more likely to get indoctrinated into a cult? Those in what the article describes as the "valley". Those going through harsh times. I'm not saying you should only serve yourself, but the mindset the author describes as the 2nd mountain is pretty terrifying. Love is unconditional, but you still need to think for & about yourself. Also I'm not cleaning a room twice.