Comments on: Heading Out on Your Own: Day 26 — 15 Maxims for Being a Reliable Man

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:33:28 +0000

Man, this is a great ‘covers-all’ list. I’ll definitely give this or at least use this list with my son.

By: johnnyreb

johnnyreb — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:33:24 +0000

RE: #3………..

Underpromise,
over deliver.

By: Rhys, UK

Rhys, UK — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:37:16 +0000

Been following posts on the site for months now, and this is the first time I’ve posted!

Reliability is one of my core beliefs for being a decent person let alone a man.

I’d like to suggest an addition for Maxims 1 and/or 2:

Double the amount of time you expect a job to take, then carry it out with your all as though you have only half the time.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:32:58 +0000

Here’s a #16 for “Realist”: don’t be a sanctimonious judgmental prick who’d rather believe politicians’ lies about how half the country feels and behaves than go out and find good people everywhere.

By: Mark R

Mark R — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:35:25 +0000

My football coach has always told the team “That it is always better to be an hour early than a minute late”

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:09:38 +0000

I’m sorry to say, there aren’t a whole lot of men in Orange County.

By: George R

George R — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:25:30 +0000

A few minutes to read, a lifetime of sound advice. Absolutely perfect!

By: Chris C

Chris C — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:06:59 +0000

The theme “reliability” fits nicely into my philosophy of life. Basically, I have found that the Stoic philosophy (throw in a little Objectivism, too) has suited me well.

I particularly like this part: ” Don’t let circumstances dictate your behavior. Your values, ethics, morals, purpose, and so on should not be contingent on the circumstances in which you find yourself. A man who chooses to be happy can be happy anywhere, while the man who wishes to be morose will find reason for complaint in even the most favorable of situations.”

An internal guide is very important for true happiness. My thoughts on the matter are at http://www.heroicstoic.com.

I will definitely share with my children!

By: Realist

Realist — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:28:50 +0000

All good advice but chuckled to myself because hardly anybody follows it in blue areas ie… liberal dominated areas of the country, actually the inverse there is “true”.
The current administration is a perfect example. I know what you are going to say but thought I would ask anyway. Got any advice for those deep in Mordor? Especially since its spreading?

By: Murray

Murray — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:56:26 +0000

I agree with all of this except number seven: finish what you start. If I start something, but find out later I hate it (like college), why should I stay and graduate? It will cause me much financial, emotional and physical stress. Or what about a job you hate? Should you stay because it pays the bills, or should you look for something you truly enjoy, and that makes you happy? It’s good that you say you should carefully choose what you do to avoid these occurrences, but sometimes you’re ignorant or have been misled into making certain decisions (like college being necessary); and sticking through with these situations can lead to more harm than good. Know when to put something down, but only if it’s sincere; not because you’re too lazy to finish, or you’ve convinced yourself “it’s too hard” or some other dishonest reason. Other than that, excellent article. Soon to be moving out on my own, this series has been excellent reading. Thank you very much.