#13559 Since it seems like half the "men" (and I use this term loosely) haven't figured this out yet, here's a lesson for you. Being a man isn't about growing a beard, drinking beer, or driving a big truck. It's not about womanizing or get that perfect body or being a cocky asshole to everyone to project an image of superiority. Being a man boils down to these three things.
1) you don't get to complain about anything. Period. You don't like something? Shut up and change it. You don't want to put in the work to change it? Shut up and bear it, because it obviously doesn't matter that much to you. Either way, no one is going to want to hear you whine.
2) Stop trying to be anything besides yourself. Everyone can tell when you put on a face, and no one is impressed. Be comfortable and confident enough in your own skin to do what makes you happy. Don't use this as an excuse to ignore rule
#1. Complaining never made anyone happy. Seriously though, ask yourself who and what you want to be in this world, and relentlessly pursue that because it makes you happy.
3) Be a man of your word. When the hell did it become ok for men to say they were going to do something, and never follow through with it? You say you're going to do something, you better produce. If you have no intention of following through with your claim, keep your mouth shut and save everyone the trouble of listening to your bull.
Hate me if you want, but it's time for a wake up call for the guys on campus. And for all you tl;dr people: TAKE THE TIME TO READ WHAT I WROTE