Goldman Sachs recently put out a guide to what it looks like to be a man. I thought a lot of what was on that list was excellent and much needed reading for all men. I took a few off of the list, added a few of my own and I think this is now an ultimate guide to being a man’s man.
THE GOLDMAN SACH’S AND JIMMY REX’S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING A MAN:
Stop talking about where you went to college
Always carry cash, keep some in your front pocket
Burn your khakis and wear a suit or jeans
Don’t do what you are taught is right, do what you feel is right
It’s ok to trade the possibility of your 80’s and 90’s for more guaranteed fun in your 20’s and 30’s
Women want to be ravished but not perceived to be a whore. Ask her what she likes and let her know how attractive it is to you
You will regret your tattoos
Strip your life of someone else’s expectations
Never date an ex of your friend
If riding the bus doesn’t incentivize you to improve your situation in life, nothing will
Hookers aren’t cool, but remember, the free ones are a lot more expensive
When people don’t invite you to a party, you really shouldn’t go. And sometimes when you are invited, you shouldn’t go
Tip more than you should
Have a comfortable but classy outfit to travel in
The most expensive advice is usually free
You probably use your cell phone too often and at the wrong moments
Eat brunch with friends at least every other weekend
Act like you’ve been there before. It doesn’t matter if it is the end zone or a private plane
You can get away with a lot more if you’re the one buying the drinks
Don’t split the check
Anything worth doing is worth doing right
Pretty women who are unaccompanied want you to talk to them
Be spontaneous
Do something every day that makes you uncomfortable
Call your friends. You might not need them but they need you
Piercings are liabilities in fights
Desserts are for women. Order one and pretend you don’t mind that she’s eating yours
Buy a tuxedo before age 30, stay that size
Don’t make promises when you are happy, don’t make decisions when you are angry
One girlfriend at a time is probably enough
Measure yourself only against your previous self
Your clothes do not match, they go together
Yes, of course you have to buy her dinner
Staying angry is a waste of time
Don’t ask others for relationship advice. The parts of the story you aren’t and shouldn’t tell them changes what you should do
Don’t use the word “closure” or ever expect it in real life
Date women outside your social set. You’ll be surprised
You cannot have a love affair with alcohol because it will never love you back
No-one cares if you are offended, so stop it
You should get your hair cut or trimmed every 2-2 ½ weeks
Spend your money on experiences, not things
Never take an ex back. She tried to do better and is settling with you
Read more. It allows you to borrow someone else’s brain
It’s hard not to love someone you truly get to know, lean in
If you see a man abusing a woman you always intercede
Ignore the boos. They usually come from the cheap seats
Life isn’t fair so rig the rules to favor you
Don’t gamble if losing $100 is going to piss you off
Never ask another man for his autograph, your kids are watching
Remember, “Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.”