I admire metrosexual men a lot. Masculine been that are not afraid to be somewhat intimate with other people, regardless of gender. I admire men who maintain bromances with other guys, yet still be secure in their heterosexual (or any other orientation).
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My grandfather. My father wasn’t in my life but Grandad was my male mentor and role model. He knew being alpha was about being a dictator, but more about being a servant leader who lead by example (actions speak louder than words).
My martial arts instructor. I have been training since I was 12 years old and he really instilled in me a discipline and sense of hard work and dedication to get what you want in life. The lessons he taught me weren’t just how to defend myself or fight, but to give me the confidence to know not to fight, knowing when to walk away or use diplomacy first, knowing that I have the skills to defend myself if needed. He always used to say that the main reason why we train, is so that we learn how to not fight. But know that you can defend yourself if needed. It is a lesson I use nearly every day.
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This exercise has just made me realise that I don’t have a male role model or someone I aspire to emulate , that’s making me question why I don’t
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I admire my dad, but I regret saying he’s not my role model. not for anything negative. I love the man for everything he is. He worked hard, provided for our family,was fun-loving, and everyone of all ages loved him. But he always wanted us to play safe, not take risks, head down arse up. I am now married, whereby my wife wants me to take risks, be more adventurous, and so now I find myself in a battle with the person that I am and learnt to be, to the person that I sometimes wish I was
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Independent, rule breakers, first movers, innovators, creators, men who know who they are and make no apologies or excuses for it
I think I respect people who own who they and are utterly comfortable sitting in awkwardness or musing on their own faults
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Men who are the life of the party yet aren’t arrogant
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Seems a bit odd to say, but drag queens. Guys that be flamboyantly and unapologetically themselves.
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My dad, my brother, my close male friends. They are values driven, confident but not arrogant, and show care and commitment in their lives.
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Miles Davis - He did what he wanted to do, on his own terms.
Alan Watts. A master of authenticity, exemplifying the warm goodness a man should display
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My dad. A man who led his family with few immature desires and very little self consciousness or insecurity
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My Grandad. A tender, loving and very emotional man who always showed it. Yet he was strong and passionate
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The man I always admired the most was my grandfather, who raised 9 children with love and compassion, strength and wisdom
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Dan Bilzarian. He’s done it and seen it all only to realize the small but authentic things are what matters in life. And nothing scares him
I think I admire Ben Felix for his research acumen and focus on reasonable plans. I admire melee players and content creators, which focus on their ability to create and work hard.
I have a friend who has always been good with girls he can just have them and they love it. And he thinks more about himself than he doea them. He doesn’t need them.
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Sam Thompson. What a guy! He’s got all of the classic ‘masculine traits’ like muscles, tattoos, etc. but he’s also so authentically himself and not afraid (at least on the surface) of how anyone views him. And because of that, everyone loves him!
Many of my authentic male friends. I admire their genuity, openness, vulnerability…