All Men Must Serve.
All Men Must Serve.

All Men Must Serve.

Gents, let’s talk.


It’s time we address something that’s been creeping up on us like a shadow in the night. There’s a pandemic of the soul going around—a deep sense of isolation, a loss of identity.


I see it everywhere.


Men walking around like ghosts, disconnected from their purpose, chasing their own tail in a never-ending loop of self-indulgence.


You see, somewhere along the way, society sold us a lie.


It told us that life is about "me, me, me"—get what’s yours, focus on yourself, and to hell with everyone else.


But look where that’s gotten us.


The more we focus on ourselves, the emptier we feel. We’re surrounded by more noise, more distractions, more superficial BS than ever before, but deep down, there’s a void—a gaping hole where PURPOSE used to be.


And why? Because we’ve forgotten something fundamental.


All men must serve.


This isn’t about charity, and it damn sure isn’t about handouts. This is about being the best version of yourself—not for you, but for the world around you.


The truth is, when you make life all about you, you lose sight of what it means to be a man.


Real men are called to serve.


We’re built for it, wired for it. It’s in our DNA.


You’re not here to take. You’re here to give. You’re here to serve your family, your community, your fellow humans. You’re here to lift others up, to be a rock in the storm, to provide the kind of support that makes others better just by being around you.


This isn’t some feel-good mantra—it’s the only way to truly find fulfillment.


Look, I get it. Life is hard. The world isn’t fair.


But that’s no excuse to retreat into yourself. That’s no excuse to play the victim, to sit on the sidelines while life passes you by.


You’re better than that. You’re stronger than that. You’re called to something greater.


Service isn’t about losing yourself. It’s about finding yourself in the act of giving. It’s about realizing that your true strength lies not in what you can take, but in what you can give.


And that, my friends, is where the magic happens.


When you start serving others—when you start giving a damn about something bigger than yourself—you start to feel alive again.


You tap into a source of energy and purpose that nothing else can give you. You stop feeling isolated because you’re part of something greater. You stop feeling lost because you’ve found your true north.


But let me be real with you—it’s not easy. It’s not glamorous. It’s not going to get you instant likes or followers. But it will get you something far more valuable—respect, fulfillment, and a legacy worth leaving behind.


You won’t just be remembered for what you did for yourself, but for how you made others better, how you served those who needed you.


And let’s be clear—this isn’t some one-time thing.


Service isn’t a box you check off once and move on. It’s a mindset. It’s a way of life. It’s the choice you make every damn day to show up, to give more than you take, and to be the kind of man who makes the world a better place just by being in it.


So, if you’re feeling lost, if you’re feeling disconnected, if you’re wondering what the hell happened to the man you used to be, I’ve got one piece of advice for you:


Fix your damn mindset.


Stop making life about you and start making it about service. Start giving. Start showing up for others. Start living the life you were called to live.


Because at the end of the day, the world doesn’t need more men who take.


The world needs more men who serve.


Men who lead by example. Men who make it their mission to be a light in the darkness, to stand strong when others falter, and to lift others up when they can’t stand on their own.


I don't have anything to sell you with this post, so consider this a PSA.


You are called to serve.


Answer the call.

Aaron Puhala

VP of Innovation | Driven, Value Creator, Engagement Catalyst, Authentic, Credible, Resilient, Servant Leader | Tire, Rubber, Polymer Expert | Visionary Wine Industry Entrepreneur | Private Equity

3mo

Truth! Amen brother! 👍

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