Not only is the self entwined in society it owes society its existence in the most literal sense.
Work while you work play while you play - this is a basic rule of repressive...
The whole system of society tells you what to do.
We can do things the cheap way the simple way for the short-term and without regard for the future. Or we can make the extra effort do the hard work absorb the criticism and make decisions that will cause a better future.