Virtue 5 of 6

Stewardship

What a man manages.

“What is entrusted to you must be cared for.”

What it means

A man is responsible for more than himself. His health, time, family, responsibilities, and resources have been placed in his hands. A Built Man manages them with care because he knows others are affected by how he does.

His home, his marriage, and his household are entrusted to him.

How it grows

  1. Awakeningtakes inventory of what he has been given.
  2. Foundationbuilds systems for his health, time, and money.
  3. Strengthprotects what matters when it costs him.
  4. Directioninvests his resources in his mission.
  5. Leadershipleaves things better than he found them.

Practices

  1. Audit one week of your time and find two wasted hours.
  2. Schedule your annual physical and keep it.
  3. Review your household budget monthly with your partner or a trusted advisor.

Reflect

  • What have I been entrusted with that I am neglecting?
  • If my health, time, and money were reviewed today, what would the review say?
  • What will I hand to the next generation?