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
- Awakeningtakes inventory of what he has been given.
- Foundationbuilds systems for his health, time, and money.
- Strengthprotects what matters when it costs him.
- Directioninvests his resources in his mission.
- Leadershipleaves things better than he found them.
Practices
- Audit one week of your time and find two wasted hours.
- Schedule your annual physical and keep it.
- 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?