It could also be the perspective that you can really only try to control your own lot in life. Is it not possible that by focusing on my own welfare, I am more productive and happier? And that by trying to float other boats, I am distracted and less happy?

I don't subscribe to the OPs opinion, necessarily, just pointing out a situation where it might be better to just take care of yourself.

Yet you are the one telling us we all have to spend ourselves into the poorhouse or society will tip over....