A line you don’t crosswith yourself.

I take responsibility for my choices, preparation, effort, and response.

I do not build my life on denial, excuses, manipulation, or convenient half-truths.

I do what is necessary even when motivation is absent.

I do not repeatedly violate my own standards to obtain approval or avoid loss.

I maintain a body capable of work, protection, endurance, and healthy aging.

I feel emotions without surrendering command of my behavior to them.

I move toward necessary discomfort instead of organizing my life around avoidance.

I communicate standards clearly and control my participation rather than other people.

I continually improve the skills required by my responsibilities.

I manage money, time, possessions, and opportunities deliberately.

I give the people I love presence, protection, guidance, affection, and accountability.

Strength is used for something larger than ego.

I remain teachable and revise my beliefs when evidence requires it.

I choose relationships that reward honesty, responsibility, and growth.

I make decisions with the person I am becoming and the people who follow me in mind.