Does the end justify the means?
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (15244)
Philippines
July 12, 2025 5:13am CST
Some 'successful' people don't bother about the process as long as they achieve their goals. For me, I value the process more because it's what makes the end truly satisfying. Enjoying the process and learning from it is already a success for me.
What about you? Does the end justify the means, no matter how dishonest and destructive it is to other people?
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11 responses
@porwest (103155)
• United States
5h
@Jenaisle My point was mainly that sometimes people think something is dishonest or destructive based on their personal experience with the person or whether or how it affects them personally. For example, when a businessman makes a decision he has too many workers and needs to cut staff, this is neither dishonest or destructive. It is the best decision to preserve the business. But the person fired might feel otherwise.
@DaddyEvil (153016)
• United States
8h
That depends on how I'm feeling at the time. If I don't feel very well, I don't care how I manage to do something as long as I can get it done to my satisfaction.
Not everything has to be dishonest and destructive... Just because you don't like it doesn't make it wrong.
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@Jenaisle (15244)
• Philippines
7h
I agree with you. As they say, different folks have different strokes. We are multicultural here in MyLot, so we may have differences on how we approach things/events. It has been a learning experience for me.
Of course, I would do that too, as long as it's honest and not destructive.
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@DaddyEvil (153016)
• United States
7h
@Jenaisle I agree, I've learned a lot from friends here on myLot.
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@LindaOHio (194330)
• United States
46m
The means never should be dishonest and destructive to other people.
@arunima25 (91510)
• Bangalore, India
8h
Though I start keeping the end goal in mind, I make sure that I enjoy the process and the learning. Journey is as important as the destination. There maybe more than one path to reach the same destination. Why not choose the better and beautiful one.
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@Nakitakona (57581)
• Philippines
7h
That's what we call in Science - the cause and effect. Whatever the process will yield its product.
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@ptrikha_2 (48156)
• India
2h
"End Justifies the Means" is valid unless one has done very wrong stuff, highly illegal stuff or even some criminal act.
If 'means" imply a tiny detour here or there, being a bit strict or lenient with someone or doing things that make people angry for a few days then it is fine.
On the other hand, if someone uses this saying in a very bad way(s), then he or she should be prepared for the repercussions.
@aninditasen (17242)
• Raurkela, India
4h
Such success doesn't last for long. When you harm other people for your own success, karma always pays back in the same coin.
@Shivram59 (43485)
• India
3h
If you win a match following the rules, you enjoy your victory.
I hope I have explained it all
@cabuyogty (3918)
• Philippines
1h
The ends are truly satisfying. I learned from my experience. I need to work more so that the ends are more satisfying for me.
