The Author's Code of Honor

THE AUTHOR'S CODE OF HONOR

In my weekly live training course called Mastery, the members all agree to a Code of Honor. This code of honor is a set of rules and principles for both learning and deploying Tradecraft in the world. When a Mastery member graduates, they are referred to as an Author.

In the context of Tradecraft mastery, there are four types of people we commonly refer to, in order to better understand the roles people play in determining the outcome of the world. This code does not judge the moral character or intrinsic good nature of a person, but rather their role within the outcome of humanity.

The Character

This is a background character in a story. Many people may forget them, but they are no less important than anyone else. They do not affect the outcome of much outside of their own reality.

The Main Character

This character is more important to the story. They help define what the story means and bring life to the development of the plot. However, their influence is limited to the people immediately around them and their general social group.

The Lead Character

This is what most people think are the leaders in the story. These characters are the core of the story, we care deeply about them, and follow them to the end. Although these people define the outcome of history, they are not masters of their own destiny. The outcome of their influence is still determined by an outside force.

The Author

The Author chooses the outcome and defines the plot of the story. Although often unseen, they are the true architects of reality. An Author, as opposed to a Lead Character, is the only one who truly decides the meaning of a story, the development of a plot, and even the decisions of Lead Characters.

Most are unaware of the Author's presence, as their true nature is often hidden from those around them. They may be secretly acting like the "Lead Character", or even "The Character", while simultaneously dictating the outcomes in their life, the lives of those around them, and the lives of many people in the world.

Earning the title of Author is no small feat. It is not to be taken lightly, and there is only one word that is fully capitalized in the Code of Honor that follows.

You are on track to Authorship, and this Code of Honor is presented so that you may choose to accept it as you move forward, knowing that learning these skills is life-changing, but also a tremendous responsibility.

THE AUTHOR'S CODE OF HONOR

RESPONSIBILITY

I hereby and hereon willfully accept responsibility to use my Tradecraft in a way that a true leader should - to lift others and leave them better than I found them.

ABOVE THE COMMON

I will live my life above the common level. I accept that learning these skills and being in this community requires setting an example of maturity, composure, and care. I will continue, with renewed zeal, my hatred for hypocrisy.

STEWARDSHIP

I will assume full responsibility for the techniques entrusted to my care and protect them to the best of my ability.

GROWTH

I commit to personal growth, and I will continue to enhance the standards that I set for myself.

LEADERSHIP

My endeavor to live my life as an example will never cease. I will make every effort possible to become a role model, regardless of who's present to observe my actions.

CONDUCT

My conduct as an Author is paramount, and as a carrier of the title of Author, I will carry myself in such a way to bring credit to my reputation, and to my fellow Authors. The source of my confidence is my intent to do good in the world.

THE AUTHOR'S SEAL

I will wear the Author's Seal in a way that brings credit to Mastery and the Tradecraft. I understand that wearing this seal means I take on a burden of living a different life.

I live above the common level of life.

I am an Author.