I sort of took your argument a level further before responding. Your line of reasoning begs the age-old ethical question of if and how we should compel behavio

I sort of took your argument a level further before responding. Your line of reasoning begs the age-old ethical question of if and how we should compel behavior in others (whether “the other” is physically someone else or simply our future self) for some longer-term or greater benefit? The “strengthening” part of the answer is in essence a rejection of hedonism, as well. Hopefully that helps