In my mind it seems like everyone is composed of two different pieces: Character and Ability. Who they are and what they are capable of.
The Preparation is designed to enhance and build the Ability of an individual. To do this, the individual must continuously put themselves in situations where they can build competency around various different skills.
Character and Ability go hand in hand. You must consciously pursue greater ability and, in consequence, good character will come from the pursuit.
Sometimes it seems to me that the content of The Preparation overshadows the Why - the reason for doing it. Of course, the reason why a person would go through their own preparation is unique to them. However, for a person’s Why to be strong enough to endure life’s curveballs and good (in the truest sense of the word) enough to be worthy of the devotion of precious time and energy - it must be, in my estimation, about crafting your being.
As Epictetus said, “The true man is revealed in difficult …
