This is a refreshing take. I remember in high school being inherently suspicious of people who boasted about charity - there'd always be people raising money or going on "charity" trips overseas - of course, the sentiment was great, but deep down it seemed like a selfish way to make themselves feel good and morally superior. What's much harder is doing the work on yourself first to be the best individual you can, so that you can contribute to society in the best way possible. Of course there's a time and a place for charity and selflessness, but as you said, the most purest form of that can only come when you honour your full potential too.