Virtue 6 of 6
Service
Who benefits from his growth.
“Strength exists to serve.”
What it means
Growth that stops with the self is incomplete. A Built Man builds strength so he can lead, protect, provide, and serve. His family, his friends, his community, and the next generation are the reason the work matters.
His first circle of service is the people under his roof.
How it grows
- Awakeningnotices who depends on him.
- Foundationshows up reliably for the people closest to him.
- Strengthsteps up when it is inconvenient.
- Directionaligns his service with his gifts.
- Leadershipmentors other men and builds something that outlasts him.
Practices
- Do one act of service each week without being asked.
- Check in on one man in your life every week.
- Share a skill you have with someone who needs it.
Reflect
- Who is better off because of me?
- Where am I taking more than I give?
- Which younger man could I help this year?