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Long horizons shaped into annual priorities and weekly actions. This is the operating system men use inside the academy.
1-Year Vision
Stabilize rule of life, secure work that serves your household, and build a trusted cohort that knows your story.
3-Year Direction
Lead a small team at work or church, carry a consistent generosity plan, and mentor one younger man each quarter.
10-Year Horizon
Family anchored in worship, a resilient business or vocation, and a reputation for quiet reliability in your city.
Faith
Daily prayer rhythm with spouse or close peer; scripture tracked weekly.
1-year
Daily prayer rhythm with spouse or close peer; scripture tracked weekly.
3-year
Family worship pattern that survives travel and pressure.
10-year
Known as a man who intercedes and covers others in prayer.
Annual priorities
- Daily scripture with notes shared to mentor
- Quarterly retreat days scheduled
Weekly actions
- Sunday planning with spouse
- One evening intercession with cohort
- Written reflection every Friday
Family
Intentional date rhythm and weekly family meeting with a simple agenda.
1-year
Intentional date rhythm and weekly family meeting with a simple agenda.
3-year
Home that hosts peers and neighbors monthly.
10-year
Children and spouse know your presence, not your absence.
Annual priorities
- Twelve family nights blocked before the year fills
- Counseling or spiritual direction when needed
Weekly actions
- Thursday family meeting
- One screen-free evening together
- Walks with spouse for honest check-ins
Career / Business
Role clarity and measurable contribution; stop drifting in vague tasks.
1-year
Role clarity and measurable contribution; stop drifting in vague tasks.
3-year
Leading a team or line of business with written targets.
10-year
Building or owning work that serves others and employs well.
Annual priorities
- Documented development plan with your manager or mentor
- One strategic project led end-to-end
Weekly actions
- Two deep-work blocks protected
- One mentor call focused on decisions
- Weekly recap email to stakeholders
Finance
Cash clarity, giving rule set, debt plan in motion.
1-year
Cash clarity, giving rule set, debt plan in motion.
3-year
Six months of margin and investments aligned to vocation goals.
10-year
Able to fund kingdom work and family needs without panic.
Annual priorities
- Automate giving and savings
- Eliminate one debt category
- Quarterly financial review with mentor
Weekly actions
- Friday finance check-in
- Log every discretionary spend
- Review budget with spouse or peer
Health
Consistent sleep and strength routine; no secret dependencies.
1-year
Consistent sleep and strength routine; no secret dependencies.
3-year
Strong enough to serve without injury; medical care kept current.
10-year
Physically able to play with children and serve under stress.
Annual priorities
- Three strength sessions weekly
- Annual physical scheduled and kept
- Nutrition plan tied to training
Weekly actions
- Lights-out time honored
- Meal prep for four days
- Track training and recovery in planner
Leadership & Service
Lead a small initiative with accountability; serve monthly with cohort.
1-year
Lead a small initiative with accountability; serve monthly with cohort.
3-year
Mentor younger men; lead in church or community without burnout.
10-year
Known for steady service, not for flashes of effort.
Annual priorities
- Quarterly service projects owned end-to-end
- Rotate facilitating cohort after-action reviews
Weekly actions
- Prepare Sunday reading and prayer for team
- Check in with assigned mentee
- Document decisions with rationale
Direction Clarity
- Horizon documented and reviewed with mentor last week.
- Family priorities visible in calendar through next quarter.
- Work trajectory aligned to written 3-year direction.
Discipline Consistency
- Wake/rest anchors kept six of seven days; tightening evening shutdown.
- Scripture and reflection submitted on time.
- Phone boundaries holding; social media blocked at night.
Skill Focus Areas
- Current reps: presence under pressure, decisive communication.
- Mentor feedback: guard tone when correcting; slow pacing.
- Next drill: two-minute brief to elders with clear ask.
Structure over drift
Horizon → priorities → actions. No gamification. Serious men revisit this every week.