To add, you can argue for the altruistic proactive behavior on the basis of self interest too.
A good side effect of becoming the person you wish others were is that many people secretly feel the same way, and you'll attract good people by being so. You'll ofc also attract charlatans and pretenders and naturally get better at distinguishing the two. And soon you'll realize that there are good people, or good communities out there! And now that you've practiced your form of virtuous behavior, it's more likely that they'll welcome you with open arms.
When your environment changes so does your thought process and then habits. If one becomes cynical of the world the best antidote is imo to find a small world of like minded people, and first step is almost always to become a virtuous person yourself
A good side effect of becoming the person you wish others were is that many people secretly feel the same way, and you'll attract good people by being so. You'll ofc also attract charlatans and pretenders and naturally get better at distinguishing the two. And soon you'll realize that there are good people, or good communities out there! And now that you've practiced your form of virtuous behavior, it's more likely that they'll welcome you with open arms.
When your environment changes so does your thought process and then habits. If one becomes cynical of the world the best antidote is imo to find a small world of like minded people, and first step is almost always to become a virtuous person yourself