Question

William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive. He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life. He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA. Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly, he works 70-80 hours a week, seldom sees his children except after they are in bed, does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays, and feels as though his wife is a stranger. William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more, he can relax because his family will be financially secure.
Refer to Case 17.1. In order to attain a "right livelihood," William needs to
A. get promoted so he can delegate more of his work.
B. lose weight and get in better shape.
C. de-emphasize the spiritual side of his life.
D. make a conscious choice to do so.

Answer 1

Answer: D. make a conscious choice to do so

Explanation:

Based on the information given, in order to attain a "right livelihood," William needs to make a conscious choice to do so.

Option A is wrong as getting promoted so he can delegate more of his work doesn't guarantee him that he'll relax more and enjoy right livelihood. When he's promoted, he'll have more work and this means that there'll be more responsibility. This will hinder him from enjoying right livelihood.

Option B and C are wrong as well as losing weight and getting in better shape and also de-emphasize the spiritual side of his life doesn't make one enjoy right livelihood.

Option D is the correct answer as he should make a conscious choice to attain the right livelihood and have enough rest that he desires.