This is what it would be if men were men and not trying to be trans-testicles to invade the girl’s locker rooms and beat the hell out of girls’ teams in sports.

Here’s how to be a man and not a pussy, here goes.

Back when I lived in Mexico in my early 20s, I came across a document (its author unknown) entitled “ANTROPOMÁXIMOLOGIA.”

It roughly translates to “the study of maximum human development.”

It’s all about how to develop yourself to the utmost. It contains 20 attributes of individuals who make a difference in the world and do great things. In other words, the attributes that make for high-agency men.

Here are the attributes that make the difference, “the added value” that distinguishes people who achieve success in their endeavors.

1. They are never satisfied with their level of development; they always want to exceed what was previously done.
2. They avoid comfortable situations. They do things they may not like because they understand the importance of doing them.
3. They have pressing goals. They not only feel they SHOULD do something but they are driven by their own will that they HAVE to do it.
4. They never blame others. They solve problems. Any task is a challenge to be overcome.
5. They like and encourage taking risks. However, they take these risks judiciously and in moderation—never recklessly or without calculation. They evaluate and proceed with tact and without fear.
6. They have VISION; they can foresee in their minds the outcomes before embarking on the execution of the proposed plan.
7. They are not slaves to work. However, if they need to accomplish something, they will work 24 hours a day if necessary.
8. They handle pressures well. They recognize that no one is interested in whether they are nervous or pressured. They know that only they decide what to do with their lives. They need the tension of demand but trust in their decision-making capacity.
9. They are objective. They are not selfish. They let others receive recognition for an achievement when it is deserved.
10. They understand the nature of energy. They know that if they apply enough energetic force, they will be capable of moving anything.
11. They know the meaning of nurturing. They build and nurture others, always leaving things better than they found them.
12. They understand sociability. They enjoy others but do not depend on them, stepping away from friends and having fun if there are more important or higher-priority tasks to handle.
13. They use and understand self-discipline. They do not let habits, desires, and faults control them because they have developed the ability to control themselves.
14. They have COURAGE. They are not reluctant because others do not dare to do something. They make decisions and do not hesitate.
15. They have confidence in themselves. They do not doubt or waver. Their confidence is nourished by action and deeds.
16. They understand the importance of living in the present. They do not live on the laurels of yesterday nor with the aspirations of tomorrow; they aim for the best in the present.
17. They do not worry about past mistakes and never base today’s decisions on yesterday’s errors. They expect and live for the success of the present.
18. They recognize that experiences come individually and not in groups. When they receive training, they apply the lessons to themselves and do not hide behind or dwell on the mistakes of others.
19. They are quick to forgive, forget, and move forward from where they are. They know how to forgive their own faults.
20. They understand the importance of empathy; they are capable of interpreting the feelings of others, developing this quality to the fullest.

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