This is a very basic list of some of the many skills a man should look to aquire and develop. This is by no means a complete list, as each man is his own nation. This is also not a checklist that once complete warrants you a "man certificate". But as we know, men are held to an objective standard of quality, and I believe these are some competencies that will build you as a well rounded individual. Ask yourself the following:
- Can I change a tire?
- Can I drive manual?
- Can I start a controlled fire?
- Can I do routine house maintenence?
- Can I cook a steak to medium-rare without cutting into it?
- Am I physically fit? (Bench > 135, 20 pushups sequential, 30 situps sequential, run for longer than 20 mins straight)
- Am I athletically competent? (Able to throw/catch a football or baseball, properly golf, skate well etc.)
- Can I tie a Windsor knot on a tie?
- Can I tie a bowtie?
- Can I fight and defend myself if necessary?
- Am I financially literate? (See below)
- Can I understand a stock quote?
- Can I read and analyse financial statements?
- Do I file my own taxes?
- Can I name 3 books I have read in the past year?
- Is my GPA over a 3.0? (If applicable)
- Am I up to date with current events?
- Can I hold a conversation on political/ economic policy?
So that's it. As a disclaimer, I myself do not meet all of these metrics.
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