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What can help us succeed in our lives?What is virtuous training?

Virtuous training is the force that pushes us, helps us, to act more appropriately, in order to deserve the esteem of those we esteem.

It is the counterpart to the natural slope of ease, which we mentioned in the question 'What is difficult to overcome to succeed in life.' Moreover, just as one might be tempted to respond superficially to the injunctions to be a “good ...” or a “good ...” (which we discussed in another question), one might also respond to virtuous training in a performative way, and in that case, the effect is negative.

To succeed in life, we mainly have two resources: our own will and virtuous training. Without virtuous training, it is very difficult not to lose heart, so it is advisable, if necessary, to modify one's inner circle to include people whose actions generate virtuous training.

Finally, note that being in a social environment where virtuous training is practiced is one of the main sources of happiness.

Go deeper

Read Hector Malot, or watch 'Little House in the Big Woods.'