Committing

The Mature King makes commitments and keeps them. His word is his bond. When he says he'll do something, he does it. This reliability creates trust and stability in his realm—people know they can count on him.

The Tyrant makes commitments to manipulate but breaks them when convenient. The Victim makes commitments compulsively, overextending himself and then failing to follow through. The Mature King commits carefully and follows through consistently.

Good committing requires several practices:

Thoughtful commitment: The King doesn't commit lightly. He considers whether he can fulfill a commitment before making it.

Clear agreements: The King makes his commitments specific and clear. People know what he's promising.

Follow-through: The King does what he said he would do, when he said he would do it. His reliability is consistent.

Communication: When circumstances change, the King communicates promptly. He renegotiates rather than silently breaking commitments.

Focus: The King commits to what matters most. He doesn't overcommit to small things and underdeliver on important ones.

Accountability: The King holds himself accountable for his commitments. He doesn't make excuses or blame others.

The King's commitments to his realm might include: providing financially, being present for family, maintaining the home, developing himself, serving his community. Whatever he commits to, he follows through.

A man's character is revealed not by what he promises but by what he delivers.

The King who keeps his commitments creates a realm where trust is the foundation of all relationships and where people can plan and build because they know what they can count on.