A questioner asks about his value-centric approach to life, which makes him blunt, and how to reconcile his career, driven by money, with his spiritual pursuits. Acharya Prashant responds by first affirming that it is a very fundamental and auspicious thing to only engage in work that you see value in. This is the principle of Karma. You are the doer, so be conscious and do not take a single step in any direction without knowing its value. He explains that there are two types of values or gains: gross and subtle. Gross values are those that are easily countable and quantifiable, like money, houses, and promotions. The mind is lazy and finds it easy to count these. Subtle values are harder to count and require a subtle vision. He advises to count both, not just the gross ones. The health of the inner eye is more important than the outer eye. Success in both dimensions, internal and external, is what is called Jivanmukti (liberation while living). Acharya Prashant then addresses the second question, stating that the purpose of Karma (action) is to bring out one's inner flaws and weaknesses, which happens when one takes on big challenges. The biggest weakness is the ego, which is selfishness. The greatest challenge is to undertake a great work that has no personal gain. He illustrates this with the example of Arjun in the Mahabharata, where Shri Krishna advises him to fight not for the kingdom, not for Draupadi's revenge, not because of the suffering he endured, but because it is his Dharma. Fighting for any other reason, even for victory, is not the right path. The fight must be for Dharma. While victory is not guaranteed, defeat is certain if one fights for selfish reasons. The unrighteous grow big for their own selfish reasons, but a religious person has no insistence on rising high or taking on challenges for personal gain. Spirituality is for those who want to work, not for escapists. It is for those who want to go far in the world. The real work is to take on a big challenge with no personal gain involved.