Comments on: Heading Out on Your Own — Day 1: Develop a Self-Reliant Mentality

By: AspiringManlyMen

AspiringManlyMen — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:34:05 +0000

Just found this website, it’s pretty fantastic and this is a great article, can’t wait to read the others

By: Stephen Muiruri

Stephen Muiruri — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:08:34 +0000

Exactly what I needed. I was still in a dilemma as to keep on living like other guys who have everything done for them or head out on my own. This has helped me make my decision. Am heading out to the future as a man.

By: Veganbeast

Veganbeast — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:49:31 +0000

“For example, a recent study showed that college students who get less financial support from their parents think of themselves as adults sooner, drink less, and may be more career-oriented, while those whose parents give them a free ride are more likely to engage in risky behaviors like binge drinking, and may be less motivated in their studies.”

Too true, this is exactly the road i took, i am 26 now but finally am establishing a life for myself totally independent from relying on anyone else financially and in living my own life. Will be returning to college this year, and i have finally realized my goals and where i want to head in life. Thank god i got this now though, there are 30 and 40 year olds who never get it, so sad.

By: Raphael

Raphael — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:44:09 +0000

It’s the first time I’m reading this and it is a HUGE wake up call.

It feels like you are talking exclusively to me; to get my life together, to figure out my things, and to be a man, dammit!

By: --E

--E — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:12:27 +0000

One of the best pieces of advice I ever got on this subject came from a high school science teacher. He said that if you have a destination in mind, you can head that direction. If you change your mind, you can recalibrate your course for a different direction. But if you don’t know where you’re headed, then you wander around and don’t get anywhere.

The other great piece of advice was to break down all long-term goals to steps. It’s a lot less intimidating to approach something if you do it in steps. This not only offers smaller moments of satisfaction in the process of a long-term project, but it also allows for multiple points where you can change your mind if circumstances have changed. It also helps put you back on track if you are interrupted and lose focus in the middle–just go to the next step in the process and pick up where you left off.

By: logan M

logan M — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:50:17 +0000

Thank you!! I needed this. This whole site is amazing!

By: frank

frank — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:45:55 +0000

As a 22 year old college student, who is learning the hard way how to care for himself, this post really made my day. A lot of my time is spent studying and working, and the remainder is spent wondering whether I’ll turn out okay after graduation…but this post definitely boosts my resolve. Sometimes it helps to have things spelled out for you like this. Thanks for this post!

By: Ruo'elle

Ruo'elle — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:05:38 +0000

Much praise to this article and website. I’ve never visited before but this is perfect for what I’ve been needing to realize. I think I consider myself as one who was once self reliant but gave in to the idea of taking the “easy” road of fun, pleasure and no stress. I regret it now that I’m 27 years old, and not living any of the 4 points discussed on a consistent basis. I’m taking this new discovery of information as a sign that the life I’d always preferred to lead is at my finger tips and willing to take me back. Self reliance and mastering the AoM are a life long commitment.

By: CJ

CJ — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:48:40 +0000

I love all this suggestions. I agree with Chenja… sometimes I tend to say “I want to do…”. I just tend to do one thing out of everything that I say that I want to do. I just need to do it!

By: Chenja

Chenja — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:55:21 +0000

I have learned that once you make a decision you act on it quickly I am prone to saying so much and doing too little. Acting as soon as now! Thank you