Guide to Being a Man’s Man: Part II

The fellas in the Rat Pack always dressed like camera’s were on them. A sign of the times perhaps?

Dress and Live with a Sense of Pride

Pride is a funny thing. You can have too much, or not have enough.

Having too much pride to make the necessary sacrifices for your family isn’t an admirable quality by any means. But not having enough pride in your work, or in your appearance makes one appear like they just don’t give a rats ass about anything.

Be proud of the work you do, the projects you’re involved with and the person you are. There’s a big difference between a healthy sense of pride and arrogance. Being a proud, but humble man might seem like a bit of an oxymoron, but pride isn’t rubbing your success in someones face. It’s making the most out of what you’re given and being thankful for it, which goes hand in hand with humility.

Work Hard

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Being a Warrior not a Worrier

Mr. Eastwood.

What it means to be a real man… a bit of a rant…

A couple of weeks back I did a quick little series called “Becoming a Warrior“, and it got me thinking about the makeup of a warrior from a mental standpoint.

What sets a warrior apart from everybody else?

A warrior, in my mind, is in the same category as what a real man is. A real man isn’t a complainer, he takes care of what he has to do without complaining but at the same time understands what’s important in life and enjoys it. His motivations are true to his morals and beliefs and his actions often speak louder than his words. He’s proud  but humble; a real man isn’t loud or boastful, he doesn’t talk a bit game but he sure does walk a big game.

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