Here are some top-of-the-head suggestions for “Real Man” rules. I say we brainstorm a ton of these and then whittle them down to a core of 20 or less. They can serve as core principles for the formulae of the books we’ll write.
1. A Real Man places others before himself
2. A Real Man takes responsibility for himself and his family
3. A Real Man keeps his promises
4. A Real Man faces his fears
5. A Real Man seeks balance
6. A Real Man gives
7. A Real Man works hard
8. A Real Man never quits
9. A Real Man plans his legacy
10. A Real Man knows his limitations
11. A Real Man accepts help from others
12. A Real Man dares to dream
13. A Real Man refuses to settle
14. A Real Man protects what’s his
15. A Real Man makes his family proud
16. A Real Man respects life
17. A Real Man values discipline
18. A Real Man activates his faith
19. A Real Man carries a quiet confidence
20. A Real Man is the same in any setting