Of course you don’t need to be told how to be a man. But just in case, here’s a list of the most manly words of wisdom you will ever need:
#1. Buy high quality tools, so you only have to buy them once.
#2. Keep a change of clothes at the office.
#3. Never hit anyone unless they are an immediate threat.
#4. Every hat should serve a purpose.
#5. Never take her to the movies on the first date.
#6. Learn to wet shave.
#7. Nothing looks more badass than a well-tailored suit.
#8. Shave with the grain on the first go-around.
#9. Always look a person in the eye when you talk to them.
#10. Buy a plunger before you need a plunger.
#11. Exercise makes you happy. Run, lift, and play sports.
#12. Brush your teeth before you put on your tie.
#13. A small amount of your paycheck should go directly to your savings account every month.
#14. Call Mom and Dad every week.
#15. Never wear a clip-on tie.
#16. Give a firm handshake.
#17. Compliment her shoes.
#18. Never leave a pint unfinished.
#19. The first one to get angry loses.
#20. If you aren’t confident, fake it. It will come around.
#21. You can tell the size of a man by the size of things that bother him.
#22. Be conscious of your body language.
#23. The only reason to ever point a gun at someone is if you intend to shoot them. Period.
#24. Always stand to shake someone’s hand.
#25. Never lend anything you can’t afford to lose.
#26. Ask more than you answer. Everybody likes to talk about themselves.
#27. Never have sex with anyone that doesn’t want it as much as you.
#28. Go for women out of your league. You may end up surprised.
#29. Manliness is not only being able to take care of yourself, but others as well.
#30. Go with the decision that will make for a good story.
#31. When you walk, look straight ahead, not at your feet.
#32. Nice guys don’t finish last, boring guys do.
#33. Find your passion and figure out how to get paid for it.
#34. Don’t let the little head do the thinking for the big head.
#35. No matter their job or status, everyone deserves your respect.
#36. The most important thing you can learn is personal responsibility. Bad things happen; it’s your job to overcome them.
#37. A man does what needs to be done without complaining.
#38. Never stop learning.
#39. Always go out into public dressed like you’re about to meet the love of your life.
#40. Don’t change yourself just to make someone happy.
#41. If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.
#42. Luck favors the prepared.
#43. Women find confidence sexy as hell.
#44. Do whatever you want to do, but be the best at it.
And finally…
#45. No one is on their deathbed wishing they spent more time at work.