Gentlemen.
We need to talk.
As you make your way in the world you may think that being a man means being ‘hardcore’ or ‘gangsta’ or ‘a playa’ something equally stupid. It doesn’t.
Being a man means having integrity. It means trying to do the best you can, when you can, with what you have. And it means being honest and conscientious. It means being sensitive and caring. It means being brave and responsible. And it means having the courage to be who you are.
And it means a few other things too. Remember the following things well, and you will become a better man.
- Accept responsibility when you’re at fault. Apologize and try to make amends. If it isn’t your fault, be diplomatic and careful about assigning blame.
- Cry if you need to. Be weak when you need to be.
- Get a hobby.
- Try to create a space where you can be alone.
- Deodorize. But not too much. Life is not an Axe commercial.
- Don’t talk to people standing up with one leg perched on something. You are not a pirate.
- Flush.
- Look people in the eye and listen to what they say.
- Accept defeat and life’s little knocks with dignity.
- Think before you raise your fists. You will invariably regret resorting to violence.
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