#Humble Service

Greatness Grows From Devoted, Everyday Work

Finally, intention becomes habit through simple rituals. Begin work with a brief dedication—naming whom this effort will serve—then close by noting one improvement for tomorrow; James Clear’s Atomic Habits (2018) and Peter Gollwitzer’s implementation intentions (1999) show how such cues anchor behavior. Pair this with a craftsmanship checklist to reduce error and elevate consistency, echoing Atul Gawande’s The Checklist Manifesto (2009). Over time, these micro-ceremonies transform tasks into offerings—and offerings, into quiet greatness. [...]

Act in the Valley So That You Can Die on the Mountain — A. M. D. G.

The phrase 'A. M. D. G.' is a Latin abbreviation for 'Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,' meaning 'For the Greater Glory of God.' It indicates a deeper spiritual context, where the 'valley' symbolizes a period of personal or moral development in service to a higher purpose. [...]