Greatness Redefined as Service
Using a different lens to view achievement.
Ponder greatness as in service, of being a warrior, in terms of bravery expressed as humility, focus, ownership, clarity, strength, and vulnerability.
"The warrior lives in the paradox between service and greatness. The warrior is always first a servant.
Contrary to popular perception, a life of service does not diminish the pursuit of greatness.
The warrior does not serve because they can lead; they know that a person cannot lead if they do not serve.
The warrior is indifferent to fame while at the same time is relentlessly pursuing greatness.
They see fame as what you do for yourself and greatness as what you do for others.
Greatness is not the absence of humility it is the absence of apathy. Just as you can be famous and not be great, you can be great and not famous."
Erwin McManus in his book The Way of the Warrior
🌀 What does greatness through service mean to you?
🌀 How does this approach support an Ikigai journey?
For years I was in search of myself. Who I was, and I learned to be better along the way. I connected to my purpose, to heal and inspire others to do the same. Along the way, something shifted, it was no longer about me. It became about me serving the world. This message makes me think of this as a wisdom warrior. Thank you!
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