Category: Roadmap to Better Manhood

Learning to manage oneself and the basic life skills is an important aspect of becoming a mature man. Throughout this series about creating a roadmap for better manhood, I’ve described what I believe are the key aspects of being a good and proper man. While I believe men are at their best when they become godly men, few people will disagree that the world needs good men today. This next post describes why learning to manage yourself well first is important to becoming a mature man. Let’s see how the skills needed for men have changed over the years before I describe the skills needed to navigate today’s world well.  Man-Skills Throughout History Manly skills have evolved throughout history. Back in prehistoric days, primitive man’s skill set was clear and relatively narrow. It involved making tools and using fire. These allowed them to hunt and gather food effectively and largely

This series about creating a roadmap for better manhood brings us to the next aspect: mature men know how to use their masculinity properly.  My initial post for this series, Time for a Change, explained that I want to expand the discussion about a man’s need for better friendships, which I believe is critical to good and proper manhood. The second post, The Secrets to Becoming a Real (Godly) Man stated I want to change the optics of proper manhood since the world needs more good and godly men. I then began laying down the foundation for this roadmap for better manhood. In Start Being a R-E-A-L Man Here, I provided an acrostic that a real man Rejects passivity, Engages with God (and others), Accepts his responsibility, and Leads courageously. Subsequent posts on A Man’s Identity, Discovering Your Purpose, and A Man and His Worldview completed the bedrock layer for

My series about creating a roadmap for better manhood continues with another important aspect: a well-thought-out worldview. After writing about A Man’s Identity and Discovering Your Purpose, the next aspect of becoming a mature man is a well-thought-out worldview to direct your life and decision-making. Your worldview is the loudest voice that influences whether he becomes a mature man or not. It also helps you navigate difficult situations, especially when it comes to learning to use your masculine traits for good. What is a Worldview? According to dictionary.com, Worldview is a comprehensive conception or philosophy of the universe and of humanity’s relation to it. Most often, one’s worldview is built on a religious, philosophical, scientific, political, or cultural foundation. Many times, several of these components combine to form someone’s worldview.   Your worldview is the lens through which you view, interpret, and engage in the reality of life to help