Virtue is a means to an end, not the end itself

In a previous article , I wrote about a slave's virtue being given to him by his master, while a master's virtue is self-directed. This article builds upon that idea and focuses on master morality. What I’ve seen when it comes to virtue is that people — especially the religious types — seem to have forgotten the why of things. I hope to clarify some of our modern misunderstandings.

In life, you want more choices, not less. Virtue is the means by which you open doors that were formerly closed. In the Bible, you're instructed to seek wisdom — but not for wisdom's sake.

“With wisdom comes a long life, riches and honor.”

Therefore, if you want these things, seek wisdom. The commandments and admonitions are pragmatic:

“He who is diligent shall have plenty… He who is diligent in his work shall stand before kings.”

When it comes to the redpill, our focus on money, muscles, and game is not haphazard.

  • Money opens up the world — travel, better living conditions, access to higher-value people, and the ability to shape your own life.
  • Muscles change how you're treated. They draw attention, respect, and desire. The process of building them teaches you pain, patience, and discipline.
  • Game is the social lubricant. With it, interactions that used to feel impossible become routine. You move through the world more smoothly and confidently.

So why talk about and what merit exists having virtue?

Simply put, it’s practical. You need virtue — but not the feel-good, vacuous platitudes that you see on social media.

Masculine vs Feminine Virtue

How we conceptualize virtue is gendered.

The reason we see virtue differently is that women just are, men must become. Just like we have different conceptions of love, don’t expect women to understand grinding and practice. In their mind: “All the good men are just alpha, and they were born that way.” Women are naturally valuable, and they did not have to work at it. Therefore it stands to reason that valuable men must also be natural.

When women talk about virtue, they interpret it as being good vs evil. Furthermore, they insist that these virtues are inherent: “You are either natural or not,” you either “get it” or you don’t. That’s why for them, appearing virtuous — or signaling that you are — matters more than being virtuous. If you look as if, therefore you are. If you were a "good man" it would be self evident is what they think.

Virtues are not inherent, but must be actively built and practiced. Furthermore, virtues for the masculine are not about morality, but about competence. Virtue is the quality that allows you to succeed. It is building the competencies and skills that equip you to take on life.

The Great Equalizer

Everyone that prospers in life does so because of virtue.

Either their own, or — if inherited — because of their ancestors’ virtue.

Even "evil men" prosper — not because of their vices, but because of their virtue.

If evil people were incompetent, lazy, cowardly, and weak, would they prosper? Naturally, they have their own vices and deficiencies — and for those, they pay the price. But they equally have their own virtues, and by these, they prosper. How many times do we see and hear blackpillers bemoan that girls only like a**holes? Let’s take another look.

  • That guy may be a thug but he takes risks and has charisma.
  • That F***boy who gets all the girls while you get friendzoned? He has a true understanding of human nature, and is more masculine than you.
  • Why does the jock get girls? Because he’s jacked.

You see — it is their virtue that is rewarded.

Punishment and Reward equally affects “good men.”

So take a look in the mirror.

Are you kind, but also a coward? Are you honest, but weak? Are you a good Christian, but also slovenly and fat?

Then you have your reward for your virtue. Just the same, you are punished for your vices.

Do not think you are special — that somehow you get a pass on competency because of your morality or religious convictions.

Life is not unfair in this regard.

Virtue is not always immediately rewarded.

Vice is not immediately punished.

But over time, both will bear their own fruit.

Eventually, discipline at the gym and the kitchen will pay off. And so will your lack of game, and your aversion to risk.

Final Thoughts

What virtue do you most need in life?

Is it courage? Strength? Wisdom? Integrity? Good judgment?

If you want women — learn game. If you are broke — get disciplined. If you are weak — build strength. If you are a coward — practice boldness.

Whatever your need may be, find a way to practice the necessary virtue, make it yours, and get what you want out of life.

It is not enough to be a good man if you are not also a competent one.

Pragmatically

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