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There is an element of truth here but only to a point. Its often taken to a toxic inflexible degree.

But competition can motivate well. Our immune systems need exposure to pathogens to properly develop. Need and pressure can fuel ideas and shock us into action. Crisis and suffering can bring people together. Challenges can bring pride and meaning. Being forced into things is sometimes needed to grow. Etc.

Too much struggle or for too long can crush any person. Too inflexible views crushes those who are capable in ways different from normal or before they ever get the chance to grow. Too much individualistic thinking creates dysfunctional societies or reckless behavior. A crisis can divide as easily as it unites or blindly unite. Etc.

Arnold I do think is a decent guy who tries to be good(certainly has his flaws though) and so I do think he means well here.