As an Eagle scout, I often interpeted this motto at face value. Be sure to pack gear to fit any myriad of situations, check weather forecasts, etc. However, I would like to contribute a small insight into my (and many other men by the looks of it) new interpation of this mantra.

With #MeToo and most recently the Kavanaugh debacle fresh in many men's minds, it is alarmingly apparent that we face incredible risk in today's society. I will not harp on this topic as it has been discussed ad nauseam. With this being said, it is quite easy to believe that if you aren't famous or rich, that these accusations are unlikely to be levied against you. I would like to share a brief experience of mine, the proverbial final nail in the coffin to my simping state of mind, with the hopes of shining a light on this belief.

I work in retail for minimum wage, so I would qualify as more of a beta bux lite. The girl I briefly dated is a single mother, 2 kids. Typical BPD Bipolar trainwreck, lost custody of both her children. As with many women, her appreciation and need for me extended to my ability to act as a human ATM and emotional tampon. Homeless and unemployed, I pitied her.

Fast forward months later and she needs money for a hotel room and new clothes, (her old ones were allegededly stolen from the room). After appeasing her and returning to her room, she uttered nary a word of gratitude, totally engrossed in her phone.

After having the audacity to suggest that we snuggle up and watch TV, she assumes that I am referring to sex, and freaks out saying "Why are you trying to treat me like a prostitue?" She essentially states that it is off the table, and that I am "Just somebody to keep around and lean on".

Against my better judgement, I lost control of my temper and tore into her, my pride wounded deeply. I finally conclude my tirade, and am met with the most evil smile and bug eyed look I have ever seen.

Unbeknownst to me, she has been recording me the entire time. After letting it be known I had no desire to see her again, I made my exit swiftly.

Flash forward again a few days later, and I received a text. "If you want me gone, I need $200. If you do not pay, I will make a scene at your house and job. I will also make a police report saying that after the video you physically assaulted me" etc.

This woman was actually foolish enough to send me text evidence of her extortion attempt, one of many she has sent. However, the fact is not lost on me that had I not saved these messages and those prior, I could very easily have found myself in a jail cell, given her video "evidence".

Be prepared gentlemen. If you do not decide to go Monk Mode as I have, these are the risks you are involving yourself with.

Saving all messages between both parties is the only way to prevent false accusations from ruining the lives you have worked so hard to create. Always be prepared for the worst possible outcome, no matter how NAWALT she appears.