The 7 Manly Skills

As stated in many different types of media (poems, books, blogs, movies), one of the most rewarding passages of life is from boy to man. Sadly this transition has been transferred to the more lethargic idea of eventually getting off of your lazy arse and finding a job. There is no more modern rite of passage, wrestling a bear, assembling machinery, and travelling in the woods to get in touch with your inner spirit. All of these are simple, don't involve any organized religious ceremonies (although bar mitzvhas and baptisms are still manly), and can be accomplished only with the knowledge of the 7 manly skills.

1.SOCIAL SKILLS

2.MANLY KNOWLEDGE

3.CREATIVITY

4.ATHLETICISM

5.SURVIVAL SKILLS

6.DIY SKILLS

7.PERSONAL SKILLS

Social skills involve being able to know how to be a charismatic, polite, chivalrous gentleman. This skill has almost been completely erased from the modern era, as men are becoming more primitive in their social abilities. Belching at the table, drinking as much as possible, and speaking with numerous "uh's, duh's, and um's, will give you but the stink eye.

Manly knowledge is my favorite. You must possess the talent to name every tool in your workshop, know who Bhanbhagta Gurun is, and know how to kill an animal in 20 different ways. You should know lots more things about gladiators also. They are cool.

Creativity can range anything from guitar playing to wood working. Creativity will boost your charisma and confidence as you will, after practice, posess incredible talent. Creativity also gives you personal entertainment in hobbies such as modelling.

Athleticism means one of those moments where you are challanged to a sport and wish you knew more about it and was more fit and healthy. You need to possess reflexes and agility, strength and speed. This will help you the next time you toss the old pig skin around with your friends or attempt to tackle in a game of mud rugby.

Survival skills will help you in a worst case scenario such as a hurricane. If you have a bug-out bag, extra flashlights and a bunker your pretty much set. But I'm more edging towards survival in the woods where you go all Rambo and skin a deer or yell out "Wolverine" and jump over a lake while holding that same deer.

DIY skills are so ridiculously reliable. Instead of paying a car mechanic to repair your car you can save money by doing it yourself. This ties in with man knowledge as you will have to have knowledge of the anatomy of a car and be able to re-install a broken window.

Personal skills help you by teaching you how to help your self. Once you move off to college you may have trouble growing a perfect moustache, getting a girl, or cooking. These are all things that will make you wish you knew how to do yet maybe did not have the neccessary materials to learn how to do this.