The Greatness Inner Circle provides Catholic, married fathers, who are in unique leadership positions (business owners or executives) a place to meet each other, support each other, and weekly strive to grow in holiness together, by living a shared Rule of Life based on the wisdom of the saints.
How did the Greatness Inner Circle come about? Read the story here...
THE 3 PILLARS OF THE
GREATNESS INNER CIRCLE
PILLAR #1
A Shared Rule of Life
Based on the rule of life for lay people by St. Francis de Sales, and St. Alphonsus Liguori
The Men Living For Greatness Rule of Life:
- Attend one weekday Holy Mass (in addition to Sunday Holy Mass)
- Daily Holy Hour - 1 hour of unbroken prayer, with 30 minutes of mental prayer.
- Daily Examination of Conscience
- Daily Tracking of Your Key Habits (to provide clear data about what is going well, and what needs to improve)
- Weekly Confession
- Weekly Fast Day
- Weekly Marriage meeting with your spouse
- Weekly Date night with your spouse
- Weekly group meeting via ZOOM (Purpose: To be accountable, to support, to encourage, to challenge)
- Weekly: Make & share one brief insight video to the MLG private Slack community
- Monthly Spiritual Direction
- Monthly Retreat (3 hours)
- Yearly guided retreat (2 nights 3 days)
* All Greatness Inner Circle members have to commit to the above Rule of Life. Members are required to renew their commitment each year if they wish to continue in the Greatness Inner Circle.
PILLAR #2
A Tight-Knit Brotherhood of Catholic, Married Fathers, Who Are Business owners or Executives
The weekly ZOOM Video Calls provide you with regular face to face interaction with 5 to 6 Catholic business owners and executives from around the world, who will inspire and challenge you to grow in holiness and faithfully live our Rule of Life.
On our weekly ZOOM Video Calls,
1. WE REVIEW the progress and insights each man has from the previous week.
2. WE COMMIT and get clear about next week's measurable targets, and anticipate and prepare for any foreseeable challenges.
1 Call Duration: Approximately 1 hour
2 Our Motto is, Every Week 1% better. Consistent and Sustainable Progress.
PILLAR #3
EXCEPTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
WEEKLY: High Level Accountability
1. This will take place on the weekly ZOOM Calls.
2. Each of your weekly ZOOM calls will be facilitated by Men Living for Greatness Founder, Christopher Carter.
DAILY: Peer-to-Peer Accountability (OPTIONAL)
Each member in the Inner Circle will be connected to, and interacting with two other Inner Circle members ON A DAILY BASIS.
1. One of these men will hold you accountable. He will touch base with you daily (typically through text message)
to help you stay focused and consistent with what habit(s) you are working on.
2. You will hold the second gentleman accountable. You will touch base with him daily (typically through text message)
to help him stay focused and consistent with what habit(s) he is working on
*You will be connected to two men on a daily basis, but you will only need to proactively reach out to one of them.
4 Common Results Men Experience After Living 1 Year With The Greatness Inner Circle
- I have developed a deeper awareness of my habits in each area of life. My Prayer, My Marriage, My health, My finances, how I manage my time (and mismanage my time) my blind spots, and my personal faults that need to be uprooted.
- I have developed a deeper conviction that God is calling ME to the heights of personal excellence and holiness. It is humbling to realize that I am nowhere near the husband and father I could be. This has greatly increased my desire to improve my habits, raise my standard, and strive to grow in holiness.
- The Team ZOOM Calls are the weekly push that help me make progress week after week at a steady pace. 1% better every week. I don't experience my old extremes of pushing too hard, then getting overwhelmed, and then getting discouraged, soft and lazy. Then starting the cycle over again.
- Interacting and developing friendships with these other Catholic men has been such a help and a blessing to me. Every week, we are able to support and inspire each other on our ZOOM Call. A vital element of this brotherhood, is that because we truly want the best for each other, we are able to respectfully challenge each other, and when necessary, charitably call each other out when needed. These men keep me humble. They keep me on track. They keep me climbing higher and falling less. These men have become like brothers to me. The brotherhood element is GOLD.
I'M INTERESTED. WHAT'S THE NEXT STEP?
- A Catholic married man with at least one child.
- A business owner or an executive.
- Willing to live The Men Living For Greatness Rule of Life for the next year. (laid out above)
- Excited about what the Greatness Inner Circle sounds like, but are not sure if it would be right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Few Descriptions:
- A Rule of Life is a concrete plan for how we will deepen our love of Christ, and grow in our imitation of Christ.
- A Rule of Life is a clear description of the means we will make use of, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly, to help us make progress in virtue and a more perfect love of God.
- A Rule of Life is a plan for growing in Holiness.
- A Rule of Life is a means to help us love God with our whole heart, our whole soul and our whole mind, and love our neighbor as ourselves.
- Being a business owner or an executive brings an uncommon experience of isolation and a great many unique challenges, demands, stresses and responsibilities that can make it quite difficult to relate with men who don't share similar circumstances, challenges and responsibilities.
- The Greatness Inner Circle's purpose is to provide Catholic married fathers, who are in these unique leadership positions (business owners or executives) a place to meet each other, support each other, and weekly strive to grow in holiness together, by living a shared Rule of Life based on the wisdom of the saints.
What Catholic Thought Leaders Are Saying...
Dr. Scott Hahn | Author & Theologian
"I am grateful and excited about what our Lord is doing through Christopher Carter & The Men Living For Greatness Inner Circle."
Sam Guzman | Author & Founder of The Catholic Gentleman
“Many of us deeply desire to live extraordinary lives of excellence, but despite our best efforts, we can't seem to achieve our goals. Christopher Carter is a trustworthy guide who can help you rise above the status quo. Through years of study and research, he's designed a simple system that will help you achieve greatness in every area of your life, and also created a community that can support you in your journey. In the Men Living For Greatness Community, you'll find a brotherhood of men like you from all over the world who are committed to pursuing Christ with all their hearts. You'll be challenged, encouraged, and above all changed. I highly recommend this program.”
What Inner Circle Members Are Saying...
Scott Follett | Age 60 | Texas
“I would recommend this program to any man looking to enhance his life. There have been many investments I have made, but none that have brought me more happiness and joy, and that have changed the people around me with a more positive impact. Christopher, your work is truly building the Kingdom of the Body of Christ.”
Andy Devereux | Age 46 | Australia
“The Inner Circle has reignited my prayer life and has given me a passion for excellence in everything that I am doing. It's been fantastic.”
Dave Krempec | Age 54 | Ohio
“For guys that are thinking about the Inner Circle, or are on the fence , let's give you a little push man, just come on. You got to step up a little bit. You got to do a little fear of the unknown. Take a step. Get out there. What's the worst that would happen? Tell yourself I'm going to give this one year. Give it a fair shack, and see what it's all about.”
Jason Husby | Age 45 | Illinois
“Stop messing around. Don't waste your time anymore. Join the Men Living For Greatness Inner Circle. It will change your life forever, as long as you commit to it.”
Beaux Davis | Colorado
“The Inner Circle has given me tools to organize my life to reduce stress while building a brotherhood of men who are all seeking sainthood.”
David Brugh | Age 53 | Virginia
“Since joining the Greatness Inner Circle, I now understand what the path to holiness is and, more importantly, exactly what it will require of me to obtain it. The Greatness Inner Circle provides the framework, the understanding, and the encouragement and accountability necessary for men to live their lives as our Lord desires."
Matt Trinca | Age 46 | Colorado
“The Greatness Habits have given me a framework, with which to start my day and measure success against. Thinking about it daily has helped me to internalize these habits and make them a part of my being.”
Luke Bradburn | Wisconsin
“It has helped me realize my own selfishness and given me ways to remedy them. It also helps to have a community since there is not a strong one around me.”
Daniel Harrigan | Age 51 | Florida
“It’s made me a better Catholic! I feel connected to the men I see and talk with. It’s made me more on fire for my faith and I feel closer to God than ever before. I’m humbled by the men I see on here. I’ve never looked forward to something so much on Saturday morning!! I don’t feel alone anymore! Glory to God!!”
Rob Pieper | Age 64 | Colorado
“Ten years ago something was missing in my life. I felt there was more I was meant to do. Since that time I have spent thousands of dollars on self-help books, business coaches, counseling, online productivity courses. Nothing has compared to The Inner Circle. After the first Team Call, I had renewed energy and a sense of purpose. The Inner Circle addresses the whole man through connection, encouragement, and accountability. Nothing else compares to the Inner Circle.”
Francisco Rivera | age 45 | California
“I have become more of a spiritual man and woke up to my responsibilities of helping my wife and children attain heaven. I am more structured in my prayer life and I find myself able to drown out the noise of the world and listen to Christ more attentively.”
Sam Knotts | Texas
“ I needed a push to find healthy habits and improve my life. This was it.”
Eric Lagneaux | Age 47 | Texas
“It has helped me get back into a structured, daily morning prayer routine before work, breakfast, etc. I now get up at 5:30 am for morning prayer. Attending a couple of daily Masses a week has always been a goal. Well, I've been reaching that goal thanks to the accountability of the weekly team calls. The Greatness Program has provided tools to help me achieve my goals and push me beyond my comfort zone.”
Frequently Asked Questions
A Few Descriptions:
- A Rule of Life is a concrete plan for how we will deepen our love of Christ, and grow in our imitation of Christ.
- A Rule of Life is a clear description of the means we will make use of, daily, weekly monthly, and yearly, to help us make progress virtue and a more perfect love of God.
- A Rule of Life is a plan for growing in Holiness.
- A Rule of Life is a means to help us love God with our whole heart, our whole soul and our whole mind, and love our neighbor as ourselves.
- Being a business owner or an executive brings an uncommon experience of isolation and a great many unique, challenges, demands, stresses and responsibilities that can make it quite difficult to relate with men who don't share similar circumstances, challenges and responsibilities.
- The Greatness Inner Circle's purpose is to provide Catholic married fathers, who are in these unique leadership positions (business owners or executives) a place to meet each other, support each other, and weekly strive to grow in holiness together, by living a shared Rule of Life based on the wisdom of the saints.
