The 13 Commandments of Masculinity

1) Be Resourceful

In times when resources are scarce, the Masculine has to rely on his ability to be resourceful. He makes the best use of what is available at the time. He comes up with solutions, is asking for help and finds a way. Even if there is seemingly no way.

2) Act with Integrity

The most important trait of a Masculine is his integrity. Despite the circumstances and short-term gratifications, he will always and only act with integrity. Decisions will be made not out of desperation or quick-wins. There are no quick-wins in life. The Masculine’s integrity weighs more than his mood or his ego.

3) Be Humble

The Masculine will be judged by how he acts when he has nothing, and how he acts when he has everything. It is very easy to fall into a downward spiral when you’re on the top. The true Masculine recognises where he is coming from and acts with a humbleness in all his actions. No bragging, no boasting, no talking down on others. The janitor receives the same treatment as the CEO of a large corporation.

4) Protect & Serve

It is in the Masculine’s nature to protect and serve: His family, his loved ones, his significant other, his purpose and passion, himself, and those close to him. Being the protector might seem patriarchic whereas in truth it is in every Masculine’s DNA. The ability to serve and to protect go hand in hand and no Masculine will ever feel complete and whole if he does not find this strength within him and acts upon it in his daily life.

5) Manners

The archetypical Masculine always shows great manners. He is polite, yet firm in his beliefs and action. He shows understanding and empathy where necessary and required. The manners of a true Masculine comes natural to him. He does not use yell or swear at others. He is polite and accommodating wherever it is demanded and applicable.

6) Be Relentless

A Masculine typically is relentless in the pursuit of his purpose, his passion, his business. He won’t back down until he has become who he was meant to be. The Masculine is relentless in achieving his goals in life, in relationships, in…