Viktor Frankl observed something that defied every expectation: the men who survived the concentration camps were not necessarily the strongest. They were the men who had a reason to survive.
What Happens Without It
The man whose life is organized entirely around his own comfort and pleasure is, paradoxically, among the most miserable men you will encounter. He achieves his targets and finds them hollow.
Finding Your Cause
A cause doesn't have to be global or dramatic. For most men, it's a combination: being the kind of father whose sons become great men. Building an institution that outlasts you. Serving a vision that required you to become more than you were.
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Why isn't personal success enough on its own?
Purely self-focused success tends to feel hollow over time. Men report far more lasting fulfillment from purpose connected to something beyond themselves.
How do you find a cause bigger than yourself?
Look at who or what you would protect or serve without expecting anything back. That is usually a strong starting signal.