Commitment: The Heart of the Second Mountain

The second mountain is defined by the commitments individuals make to others, whether through vocation, marriage, faith, or community. Brooks argues that True fulfillment comes from these deep commitments, which require a shift from a self-centered to an other-centered mindset. He explains, 'A commitment is making a promise to something without expecting a reward. A commitment is falling in love with something and then building a structure of behavior around it for those moments when love falters.' This committed life is about being deeply rooted and fully invested in the well-being of others.