06/24/2026
Post Father's Day Thoughts- We need "real men" to step up. Here are 10 qualities of the real ones. Controversial? Potentially. Truthful? Yes.
If we truly want to create a world where we thrive, we need men to be great and to lead- at home, and in the workplace. It’s exhausting seeing men portrayed as lazy clowns, or as the evil villain, and only in a positive light as a passive, timid, doormat caricature. Somehow this is controversial to some, but it bears repeating-and clarifying. Our world needs men, real men, now more than ever. What does a “real man” look like to you? Here’s my list.
10.) Real Men Sacrifice for Others Without Blame or Complaining- It’s not about us- it’s about what others learn from us and what we leave behind.
9.) Real Men Know Who They Are, Why They are Here, and What Matters Most to Them- Nothing is more dangerous to the evil agenda of the world than a man of self-awareness and conviction. A man who will not overreact emotionally but will absolutely stand their ground morally. A man with a greater purpose. God first-family second-everything else after.
8.) Real Men Fall on the Sword- Insecure, weak men cannot accept responsibility for their actions. Real men own their mistakes, fix them, and change things (sometimes drastically) to prevent those mistakes from repeating.
7.) Real Men Work SMART and HARD- Real men don’t waste time- everything they do has a purpose. They recognize opportunity and work their butts off to seize it. They recognize burnout, so they schedule in rest. They recognize a faltering relationship and do something about it. Real men work smart and hard.
6.) Real Men Don’t Cheat- Real men don’t care about winning just for winning’s sake. It gives them no satisfaction if it’s not earned. Real men would lose with honor and integrity over winning by taking shortcuts and cheating every single time. Real men honor commitments.
5.) Real Men are Radically Generous- Our entire world would forever be changed if wealth generosity had the same status as wealth accumulation. Real men give first, provide for themselves and their families next and then give the rest radically. It's only become a concept needing governmentally regulated because real men are lacking. Real men know and understand that is actually is better to give than to receive.
4.) Real Men Create Their Life- Not Just Accept It- Real men have initiative. They are courageous. They will make the extra call and take the extra chance. They will leave no stone unturned to fulfill purpose, add value, and to get the job done.
3.) Real Men Learn & Grow- Weak men pretend that they have all the answers, too insecure and proud to acknowledge the truth. There is always something to improve, something new to learn, and some new habits that need created or broken for maximum performance. Real men are growth-focused, not complacent.
2.) Real Men Listen More Than Yell- Just as timid wallflowers are not Real Men, neither are tough guys who have no emotional control and are power hungry. Putting other people down to lift yourself up doesn’t make you a real man- just a jerk. Real Men have two ears and one mouth for a reason- they think and hear before they talk.
1.) Real Men Love, Not Hate- Real men will do whatever is necessary to protect what and who they love, while cowards will do whatever is necessary to eliminate real men. People who look differently, believe differently, act and speak differently, are not an enemy to be hated- to real men- they are real people who also have a purpose. Real men love others always but also understand that real love is not defined by accepting or celebrating every choice someone else makes. Occasional anger is sometimes necessary for real men: after all- anger is not the opposite of love: hate is.
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Happy Father's Day to all the real men out there working every day to make a difference. The world needs you to keep going!
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-The Gap Closer
