Mastery of the self is not enough. Strength without application withers. The world does not wait for perfection—it demands action. To live fully, one must step beyond the internal and face the forces that shape human existence—social, political, and spiritual.

• Leviathans (Network, State, God) - Represent social, political, and spiritual dimensions that influence our external existence and the realistic constraints of navigating these forces. And their shadows (Fragmentation, Corruption, Despair)
• Balance - The art of navigating dualities and spectrums—where stability comes from embracing the dynamic interplay of opposing forces and developing the skill to engage with the flow of change.
• Purpose - How to align personal values and skills with meaningful external engagement.
• The Architecture of Connection - The mechanics of human interconnection at scale. Good communication is relational, not just expressive, weaving individuals into functional groups—not just dialogue, but belonging, reciprocity, and social capital forming the connective tissue of social reality—helping people navigate relationships in every domain
• Decisions and Unintended Consequences - Doing things but doing them wisely and effectively while acknowledging that impact is complex and nonlinear
• Wielding Responsibility - Understanding power, influence, and leadership while remaining ethical and aligned

“Get beyond love and grief: exist for the good of Man.”

The Callings level marks the transition from inner mastery (Bedrock) to external engagement—where the individual steps beyond self-development to interact with the networks, structures, and forces that shape the world. No one exists in isolation, and to fully participate in life, one must learn to navigate the three great leviathans of the local world: Networks, State, and God.

This chapter teaches how to operate within existing structures without being consumed by them—understanding power without being corrupted, engaging in social and political life without losing integrity, and shaping networks rather than being shaped by them.

It also explores the friction between the individual and the collective, the struggle between autonomy and obligation, and the reality that every decision creates ripples of unintended consequences.

By the end of this chapter, the reader will see Callings not as preordained paths but as deliberate choices—opportunities to engage with the world in a way that is aligned, adaptive, and meaningful.

This  new and higher level is about moving beyond the preparation of the self and preparing for oncoming responsibilities, interacting well with others, and beginning the next foundation for future contributions in society.  This involves:

• Obtaining the necessary knowledge, trails, and skills
• Building balance, purpose, and conviction
• Navigating the three leviathans of culture 

Some of us, when we are at our most comfortable and confident, see ourselves as supermen looking down on the masses, but put us out of our element and we become just like the masses, confused and clinging to anyone as if they have the answers.  Alternatively if you constantly feel out of your element just like the aforementioned masses return to the Bedrock to assess yourself.  Know that there is often equal benefit and risk to taking on the purposeful quest before you feel you are ready.

What got you here won’t get you there. As we progress through stages in life, rules change. What was good for us in one stage, might not be as good in the next. Doing more of what worked is seldom the answer. As you progress, unlearn what worked and learn what will. Proactivity begets growth, not the other way around. Childhood: after you grow, you are given more responsibilities. Adulthood: after you take responsibilities, you grow (promotion, get partner, etc.) Many miss the latter, because in school we’re only taught the former.

People like coherent purpose. We like stories because we appreciate clear direction and compelling story arcs. If you can create a world that’s more clear and compelling than the complex, ambiguous real world, then people will be attracted to that story. And when you invite those people into your world and give them purpose inside your world, and they accept that purpose, then they won’t ever leave. That’s how you get everyone pushing on your system problem all at the same time, without you having to be everywhere all at once.