Do you want to become a better man? After re-reading Robert Glover’s No More Mr. Nice Guy, I’m inspired to remedy the Nice Guy Syndrome and start the journey to become a better man (the Good Guy). I started the list, but got some help from my men’s group here in Los Angeles. I hope this inspires you to start your own list. Let go of anything holding you back, and begin moving towards what you’re created to do.
1. Give to people without expectations
2. Be on time
3. Stand up for and protect the people you care most about
4. Set boundaries in relationships
5. Find mentors who will help you
6. Directly deal with problems
7. Be a gentleman to her
8. Take a moment and pray or meditate
9. Don’t talk behind anyone’s back
10. Stop making excuses
11. Give your best
12. Join a men’s group (a fraternity, a bible study, a service organization)
13. Don’t let anyone treat you disrespectfully
14. Workout daily
15. Be transparent and authentic
16. Only settle for the best
17. Go fishing with your dad
18. Become a Big Brother
19. Be true to how you feel
20. Go on a camping trip alone
21. Let go of your act and be your true self
22. Eat healthy
23. Take up a new hobby
24. Recognize you need help from others
25. Be at peace with yourself
26. Go get coffee with someone you respect
27. Ask a girl on a real date
28. Run a 5k
29. Give yourself a pat on the back
30. Get a massage
31. Laugh often
32. Write down affirmations and speak them over yourself…“I’m a powerful man”
33. Go to a therapist or support group
34. Go on a retreat
35. Write in a journal
36. Learn to say “no”
37. Take one step towards your dream
38. Have expectations for yourself
39. Let go and surrender
40. Face your fears and take more risks
41. Be present (put your phone away)
42. Let your defenses down
43. Dwell on good things
44. Vacation more
45. Take a class and learn something new
46. Don’t give up
47. Speak up for yourself
48. Set goals
49. Stop and listen
50. Be thankful
51. Floss everyday
52. Get enough sleep
53. Reach out to family and friends
54. Be generous
55. Be self-aware
56. Watch less TV
57. Reconnect with an old friend
58. Build something with your hands
59. Go outside your comfort zone
60. Let people in
61. Laugh at yourself
62. Release any sense of entitlement
63. Believe God loves you just as you are
64. Be vulnerable with someone
65. Don’t be lukewarm
66. Stop overcommitment
67. Be spontaneous and go on a road trip with friends
68. Forgive someone you’ve held something against
69. Invest in community
70. Read a book
71. Brainstorm more
72. Celebrate and honor others
73. Take a break from social media
74. Accept people as they are
75. Make your needs a priority
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