Reddit reviews Mansfield's Book of Manly Men: An Utterly Invigorating Guide to Being Your Most Masculine Self

I would love to add this to my record collection just because it's an essential jazz album. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0041TM5OU/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_2_10?colid=22IOTWYO3489C&coliid=I25162B4I0PCO2


Or perhaps a new book? Always looking for more ways to be a better man and this looks like a fun read/coffee table conversation starter. :) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1595553738/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_12?colid=18OC6RH85DR84&coliid=I109JPWQ1SG2SP

Thanks!

Dude that's how a large group of guys think anyway. If your family taught you well, then gender doesn't matter.
A "true" man can have a subjective definition and at the same time not. What I mean by that is men are defined by some general characteristics, which there are hundreds of resources to read on those, such as action, integrity, handiness, stoic, etc. I would watch:
https://youtu.be/z5Xyk3iQTJE
https://youtu.be/XythG7u3cIM
https://youtu.be/8JPV43NCakY
And there more that have the same theme. Remember this question is influenced by what values are important, and realization of that answer, then there are people trying to sell you something...stay away from the "alpha" stuff. You're in a good place by asking these questions now because there is a large group of men who wait till a crisis or tragedy to learn this things.

There is the toxic side which is when hedonism or violence is thought to be manly.
https://youtu.be/KYvWhzSKoc4
https://youtu.be/hc45-ptHMxo

So there is some confusion because we are taught to posture for our peers when we grow up and most of the time in our adult lives too. When does the mask or "faking it" start to become what we think is true. Men have been dealing with toxic men or AH for a long time, this isn't new. Learning to be emotional intelligent and empathizing with others is strength. But don't be fooled into thinking that being passive is the answer because you will have to fight for what you want in life. Use wisdom and discernment for the times, yes some need to admit their mistakes, but men still need to be masculine and not neutered.

Read:
Mansfield's Book of Manly Men: An Utterly Invigorating Guide to Being Your Most Masculine Self https://www.amazon.com/dp/1595553738/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_j4D2DbM7AJEY2
Walt Witman
Wild at Heart
Poetry in general on manliness, battle, love, and passion for living

Do your own research too.

Finally, at the end of the day you must be "YOUR OWN MAN". Considering everything above, you must apply these values and actions in your way. Think of your life like a sandwich,and your manliness as a special sauce. Anyone who refuses to reflect on their manhood and listen to other men is a fool, don't be that guy. Don't be trapped by pleasure, circumstances, or "when I get there", like I said above take action.

Lastly, I'm a Christian, may the Lord bless and keep on your journey to becoming the man you are meant to be.