What Makes A Good Man?

[Leo Gura]

Thinking of doing a video on this topic but wanted to hear your ideas.

Contemplate before you post.

[The Mystical Man]

A good man draws on the characteristics of the archetypal King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover:

 

[Terell Kirby]

My top 10:

1. Honest
2. Empathetic
3. Merciful
4. Honorable
5. Leads with compassion 
6. Provider
7. Mentor/Role Model
8. Kind/Generous
9. Resilient
10. Positive/Optimistic/Humorous 

[r0ckyreed]

My thoughts on becoming a good man:

1. Be in touch with feminine side

2. Be curious and engaged with the existential domain

3. Care about growth, discipline, and wisdom

4. Stop blaming and take 100% responsibility

5. Building healthy habits - meditating, reading, journaling, contemplating, exercising, diet, etc.

6. Treating women with respect

7. Learn to not be needy or be a slave to cravings. Don't need anything from anybody.  Be independent. 

8. Be comfortable being in solitude but also with socializing as well.  The biggest issue with masculinity is anti-social or toxic socialization.

9. Learn how to express emotions in a healthy way.  Learn how to feel.

10. Focus on creating a vision and purpose

11. Develop courage to say no to peer influence and yes to what you want.

12. Develop assertiveness

13. Learn how to cope effectively.  Too many men drink beer or do drugs to cope.  A healthy man knows how to cope and handle adversity and develop fortitude.

Edited January 31, 2023 by r0ckyreed

[Fred Fulton]

Love and suffering  - if that’s what you’re asking ?

[gettoefl]

what's a bad man?

someone i judge to have values contrary to mine

bad is purely relative to my bias and survival

now the answer to your question is self evident

[Leo Gura]

2 minutes ago, gettoefl said:

what's a bad man?

someone i judge to have values contrary to mine

bad is purely relative to my bias and survival

now the answer to your question is self evident

There are great men and then there are fakers and degenerates.

Edited January 31, 2023 by Leo Gura

[Leo Gura]

29 minutes ago, r0ckyreed said:

engaged with the existential domain

I like that one!

[Grateful Dead]

Selflessness, serenity, love, humor, strength, thoughtfulness, mindfulness, attentiveness, groundedness, courage, integrity, wisdom, experience

Edited January 31, 2023 by acidgoofy

[Sempiternity]

This is the best guide for being a Man.

[gettoefl]

10 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

There are great men and then there are fakers and degenerates.

if you are a shifty character you will think other such characters are great

you will probably be maga through and through

like i say, you don't measure others you only measure yourself

good is better than me and great is just way better than where i currently am

[effortlesslumen]

Being a  medium of balanced value 

[Girzo]

Responsible man with long-term vision. Both into the past and into the future.

[UnbornTao]

Grounded. Able to stand on its own feet. 

Able to pursue something independent of, and beyond, himself.

Edited January 31, 2023 by UnbornTao

[effortlesslumen]

Limitations and boundaries. Failure without resentment

[effortlesslumen]

People.

The status quo of goodness 

[nhoktinvt]

the greatest trait of a man is his intelligence, it is the 20% that produces 80% of his results

[soos_mite_ah]

I have one

A good man proactively protects by creating a safe place for the people around him and those he loves. He creates an environment where people can authentically express themselves and be vulnerable by setting up a foundation of empathy and respect for everyone involved 

 

[Dryas]

- Stoic (most of the time)

- Calm

- Focused on their craft, ambitious

- Principled, ethical

Edited January 31, 2023 by Dryas

[Arthogaan]

Other than the ones mentioned:
- able to connect to his inner child,
- able to not always be serious, able to be joyful,
- able to embrace his cute side

 

Edited January 31, 2023 by Arthogaan