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Dave Hellyer's avatar

Surely one of your unwritten man-rules has to do with using real artwork from an artist not AI out of respect for the discipline and craft of artists?

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Athanasios Sklavis's avatar

Couldn't agree more, solid rules, well done.

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conor king's avatar

They all seem sensible enough. I dont get the restriction to men. They apply, if they apply, to people.

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Entering Manhood's avatar

Right, but this is a men’s lifestyle page

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conor king's avatar

All sorts of stuff is pushed into my feed. Your heading to the post refers to ‘man rules’, not ‘human rules that all humans including men should follow’. I remain unclear how these are man rules. They could be ‘Mexican rules’ or ‘Norwegian rules’ or indeed ‘transwoman rules’.

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Entering Manhood's avatar

Context, my friend. Your feed shows you who wrote it, and what the newsletter is called. It’s clear as day that this is a page for men.

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I am Bert's avatar

Great post, thank you. The unwritten "rules" are some of the most critical. The trivial complaining in the comments says a lot about the commenters, if you know what I mean? I'm subscribing, thanks again.

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Entering Manhood's avatar

Appreciate the kind words, friend! And of course, your support. Just trying to get the message out to as many men as possible.

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Chris's avatar

Leadership is not about being in charge, it’s taking care of the people in your charge. USMC.

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Walter H's avatar

First, I agree with those who commented that these rules apply to everyone. I too was taught these principles by both parents and teachers. Second, a thought on dressing well. Nothing causes me to lose respect for a person faster than having them remove their suit coat and reveal that they only ironed the front of their shirt. I don’t associate with people who so easily take shortcuts in life.

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Entering Manhood's avatar

It’s all in the details!

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Zachary Hobbs's avatar

Real men don’t use generative AI.

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Entering Manhood's avatar

“Real men” get the message across and help other men using whatever resources necessary. What a pathetic comment.

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Joe Ivory Mattingly's avatar

Nice post! Good rules

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Northshore2025's avatar

🇨🇦 here. Every single one of your rules also apply to women in the public sphere.

Inclusiveness ( what you would call protecting) , showing respect to others as a default setting, politely masking your disappointment in others' less-tha-optimal behaviour in social settings, honour in all of you dealings, generosity to those making their way up, standing to greet, not taking the last piece...

These are all things my parents taught me as the basics of social interaction, that have served me well in building my company.

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Jason Chastain's avatar

🏆🏆🏆 Great stuff. I agree with all of them.

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Adrienne's avatar

Fine “Rules”, but why would these not be “Human Rules”?

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Nancy M's avatar

I enjoyed reading these rules and I’m a woman. I think they apply equally to women. Thank you. 🙏🏼

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Bud's avatar

Fair enough. Probably not. Godspeed...

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Bud's avatar

I like much of this, but “your big bro” is beyond. Bite me.

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Entering Manhood's avatar

Good one. It’s a pen name, and if you’re too fragile to understand that, this isn’t the place for you.

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Daniel F's avatar

Solid advice. Thank you.

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MarekA's avatar

Great set of principles … appreciate the rationales given …

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