{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1","title":"Stephen Ajulu","home_page_url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/","feed_url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/categories/man/feed.json","description":"Hello, I'm Stephen Ajulu, a seasoned multidisciplinary tech professional with over a decade of experience. I build impactful solutions using design, tech, and engineering in the pursuit of impact.","icon":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/me.jpg","authors":[{"name":"Stephen Ajulu","url":"https://stephenajulu.com","avatar":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/me.jpg"}],"items":[{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/5-things-every-man-in-his-20s-should-do/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/5-things-every-man-in-his-20s-should-do/","title":"5 Things Every Man In His 20s Should Do","summary":"Hi men!\nHere are 5 things you should do in order to set up your life for success and level up.\n1. Workout and build your body It goes without saying that self mastery is key to growth.\nSo workout, build your body and be physically capable. This alone will separate you from 80% of the planet. Don\u0026rsquo;t become comfortable being unfit and fat.\nAdopt a growth mindset. Yes, you might be fat now but as long as you put in consistent effort, i can assure you that by the end of a month, the gains you\u0026rsquo;ll be seeing will shoot up your testosterone and confidence.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHi men!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are 5 things you should do in order to set up your life for success and level up.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"1-workout-and-build-your-body\"\u003e1. Workout and build your body\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes without saying that self mastery is key to growth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo workout, build your body and be physically capable. This alone will separate you from 80% of the planet. Don\u0026rsquo;t become comfortable being unfit and fat.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdopt a growth mindset. Yes, you might be fat now but as long as you put in consistent effort, i can assure you that by the end of a month, the gains you\u0026rsquo;ll be seeing will shoot up your testosterone and confidence.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, you\u0026rsquo;ll be better capable of attracting that girl you think is beyond your level. Think about it!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"2-chase-success-and-fulfillment-over-women\"\u003e2. Chase success and fulfillment over women\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook, these girls aren\u0026rsquo;t going anywhere. Plus a recent study found that they want the top 10% of men. So instead of chasing a girl who might dump you for that rich bad boy. Become one yourself. Grind and hustle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a set of marketable skills or better yet work on your own business. Build your dreams. You won\u0026rsquo;t regret it. Plus girls will be all over you once you succeed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo work on yourself. Work on your dreams.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, I\u0026rsquo;m not saying \u0026ldquo;Stop looking, stop dating\u0026rdquo;. What I\u0026rsquo;m saying is let success be your primary goal.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy advice is this. Write down 5 things that are most valuable to you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are mine, if you\u0026rsquo;d like an example.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWealth and Health(myself)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriends\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of these women are hypergamous. So stop chasing them all over the place and start working primarily on you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Brown wasn\u0026rsquo;t kidding, \u0026ldquo;These hoes ain\u0026rsquo;t loyal\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvice: if you\u0026rsquo;ve got a girl and a kid, please do a DNA test. In a recent study, it was found that 9 out of 25 men are raising children that are not their own. To make this worse, most of these women knew the kid wasn\u0026rsquo;t there\u0026rsquo;s but because they needed a beta/simp who would provide, they lied. So before adding your name on the birth certificate, before marrying. If you have a kid with a girl. GET A DNA TEST! If you found out the kid isn\u0026rsquo;t yours, i suggest you leave but that decision is up to you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you better not forget to INVEST your money. I post articles for beginners on how to invest. There\u0026rsquo;s cryptocurrencies, stocks, NFTs, ETFs, bonds, bills, real estate and more. Pick some, research and invest. Simple\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"3-seek-god\"\u003e3. Seek God\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, the only reason this is no 3 is because, i didn\u0026rsquo;t structure this list but men you need to seek God. You need spirituality.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"4-createjoin-a-tribe\"\u003e4. Create/join a tribe\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuys, no man is an island, no man stands alone. I have to admit that i am having issues with this, seeing that i am an introvert with social anxiety but i am doing my best. So should you. And hey don\u0026rsquo;t just join any group. Join a tribe of Like Minded Individuals. Ask yourself this \u0026ldquo;Where do i see myself in the next 10/20 years?\u0026rdquo; then join a tribe of people with a similar answer or similar values or even better join a tribe of people who are already where you want to be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"5-never-stop-learning\"\u003e5. Never stop learning\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedpill\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasculinity\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvesting\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketable skills\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale psychology\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoney and Wealth\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrition for men(meat and eggs)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolving problems\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew technologies\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere\u0026rsquo;s so much you can learn and do. Especially in this information age. Just do it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere comes a bonus:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"6-journalwrite\"\u003e6. Journal/Write\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease men, keep a journal. All great men, men of renowned wrote journals. Write down your thoughts in the morning and evening.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mental clarity this will give you will leave you astonished wondering why you didn\u0026rsquo;t start early.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"what-is-journaling-you\"\u003eWhat is journaling you?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJournaling is the writing down of thoughts for present reflection and future reference.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJournaling allows you to organize your thoughts, document your goals, make life decisions, and even heal from past traumas. It’s truly a powerful tool that when incorporated into your regular routine can provide numerous benefits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"why-should-men-journal\"\u003eWhy Should Men Journal?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough many men may scoff at the thought of keeping a journal, many of the greatest visionaries in history had journals: Leonardo Da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, and Ernest Hemingway to name a few. Not to mention the numerous benefits from journaling are well-documented.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"benefits-of-journaling\"\u003eBenefits of journaling\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some benefits of journaling\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManages stress\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives you immortality\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows introspection and reflection\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosts your mood\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves memory\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces symptoms of anxiety and depression\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyway guys, that\u0026rsquo;s it for now. For those who learn and implement this, \u0026ldquo;Greatness is coming\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore i go:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMen in their 20s should also dress well, smell good and wear cool shades. That’s why today I’m hooking you up with a 10% discount on quality clothing, fragrance, and eyewear.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.esntls.co/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit ESNTLS for top-notch discounted clothing that makes you look great and feel even greater!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://santaluciafragrance.com/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit Santa Lucia Fragrance for top-notch discounted perfumes that make you smell great!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.jadeblack.co/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit JadeBlack for top-note discounted sunglasses and glasses that draw out your game face perfectly!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the men who use my link get 10% off all their products + free shipping(if you live in the US). Bookmark the links for future purchases because I can assure you that you will love these products.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a great day.\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-11-22T05:26:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/matheus-ferrero-tkrrvwxjb_8.jpg","tags":["Masculinity","self improvement","self mastery","Growth","Masculine","Man","manhood","Men","Level up","Personal development"]},{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/how-to-increase-testosterone/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/how-to-increase-testosterone/","title":"How to Increase Testosterone","summary":"Can you believe that our fathers and grandfathers had 10 times the testosterone we have today? Today I\u0026rsquo;ll show you how to increase it.\nBut first, let learn more about this male hormone.\nTestosterone is the hormone that makes a man a man.\nAccording to Wikipedia, It is\nThe primary sex hormone and anabolic steroid in males. In male humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCan you believe that our fathers and grandfathers had 10 times the testosterone we have today? Today I\u0026rsquo;ll show you how to increase it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut first, let learn more about this male hormone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTestosterone is the hormone that makes a man a man.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Wikipedia, It is\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary sex hormone and anabolic steroid in males. In male humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"benefits-of-testosterone\"\u003eBenefits of Testosterone\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/testosterone_infographic_0_crop.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-increase-testosterone\"\u003eHow to Increase Testosterone\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"1-sunbathe-your-balls\"\u003e1. Sunbathe your balls\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as no surprise that Vitamin D is crucial to testosterone production. Sunbathing your 2 little ones really helps to boost testosterone production. Now you don\u0026rsquo;t want to go to the extreme as heat kills sperm production. Aim for the morning sun when it isn\u0026rsquo;t hot.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"2-cold-showers\"\u003e2. Cold showers\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuys, there\u0026rsquo;s a reason why our little guys hang on the outside. They are sensitive to heat. So after sunbathing them, give them a nice cold shower.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"3-avoid-toxins\"\u003e3. Avoid toxins\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid plastic bottles with BPA! Avoid deodorants. Avoid pesticides. Avoid shaving cream that has Phthalates.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"4-avoid-stress\"\u003e4. Avoid stress\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStress has been shown to increase cortisol which in turn decreases testosterone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"5-eat-less-sugar-grains-and-refined-carbs\"\u003e5. Eat less sugar, grains, and refined carbs\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter eating these, the body releases insulin, insulin regulates glucose. There\u0026rsquo;s a link between high insulin and low testosterone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"6-increase-cholesterol\"\u003e6. Increase cholesterol\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTestosterone is made up of cholesterol, now contrary to popular belief, there\u0026rsquo;s no correlation between cholesterol and heart disease. Your body creates 80% of cholesterol. So how can the body create something that is poisonous to it? Increase your animal fats. Stay away from \u0026ldquo;vegetable oils and fats\u0026rdquo; stick with things like butter, lard, olive oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil. Other animal fats are also good.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, remember, unlike popular belief, your brain is actually 80% fat.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about fat I recommend you check a previous post where I summarized \u0026ldquo;The Big FAT Suprise by Nina Techolz\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 class=\"additionalreading\"\u003eAlso Read: \u003ca href=\"\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h5\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, check out \u0026ldquo;Grain Brain by David Perlmutter MD\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"7-fast\"\u003e7. Fast\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScience has found out that fasting increases the human growth hormone which in turn increases testosterone. Apply intermittent fasting then Eat early on Wednesday by 6 pm then fast till Friday 6 pm, this process is called Autophagy and it cleans up the body while also increasing testosterone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"8-fix-your-posture\"\u003e8. Fix your posture\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosture has been shown to increase testosterone by almost 17%. So now I want you to square your shoulders, lift up your chest, raise your chin, occupy space, own the space and strike a power pose.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"9-eat-more-cruciferous-vegetables\"\u003e9. Eat more cruciferous vegetables\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE.g Broccoli and Cauliflower reduce estrogen\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"10-take-ashwagandha\"\u003e10. Take ashwagandha\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis herb boosts testosterone\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"11-take-tongkat-ali\"\u003e11. Take Tongkat Ali\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother herb that increases testosterone through the production of ley dig cells and also decreases sex hormone-binding globulin ensuring you have more free testosterone which can be used by the body.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"12-reduce-body-fat\"\u003e12. Reduce body fat\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObesity reduces testosterone because it holds estrogen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"13-lift-weight-or-do-compound-exercises\"\u003e13. Lift weight or do compound exercises\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifting weights has been shown to increase testosterone. So do squats, deadlifts(with weights or resistance bands), push-ups, and more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"14-avoid-soy-and-soy-based-products\"\u003e14. Avoid soy and soy-based products\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoy is an estrogen. Avoid it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"15-sleep-well\"\u003e15. Sleep well\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are asleep is when the body releases a lot of testosterone hence the common \u0026ldquo;morning glory\u0026rdquo; that men experience.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"16-copulation\"\u003e16. Copulation\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed I say more man of culture?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"17-nofap\"\u003e17. Nofap\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed I say more? In short, stop masturbating to artificial and superficial things. In fact, just stop masturbating. It has been shown to increase testosterone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"18-eat-more-meatand-lots-of-eggs\"\u003e18. Eat more meat(and lots of eggs)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeat and Eggs are some of the most nutritionally dense foods on earth and are packed with omega 3\u0026rsquo;s, vitamin A and more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"19-run\"\u003e19. Run\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your blood pumping hard at least once a day\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"20-avoid-alcohol\"\u003e20. Avoid alcohol\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt kills sperm and reduces testosterone. Avoid.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd those are 20 ways to increase testosterone \u0026amp; sperm production guys.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee you next time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@abbysavagecreative?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eAbby Savage\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/man-with-axe?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-08-06T17:45:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/abby-savage-9urds43o8c-unsplash.jpg","tags":["man","manhood","testosterone"]},{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/how-to-level-up-self-improvement-for-men/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/how-to-level-up-self-improvement-for-men/","title":"How To Level Up: Self Improvement For Men","summary":"Hi guys, here\u0026rsquo;s exactly what you need to do to level up as a man physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. If I\u0026rsquo;ve missed something add it to the comments and I\u0026rsquo;ll add it to the post.\nFirst I\u0026rsquo;d like to begin with a quote from Hafeez from The Roommates.\nThe goal of every man should be to constantly improve himself physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially.\nEvery man should be in a perpetual state of leveling up/self improvement until he takes his last breath\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHi guys, here\u0026rsquo;s exactly what you need to do to level up as a man physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. If I\u0026rsquo;ve missed something add it to the comments and I\u0026rsquo;ll add it to the post.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst I\u0026rsquo;d like to begin with a quote from Hafeez from The Roommates.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal of every man should be to constantly improve himself physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery man should be in a perpetual state of leveling up/self improvement until he takes his last breath\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA month ago I was stuck, stuck in life, my finances weren\u0026rsquo;t improving, my health was declining, I hated myself and I started to hate the world and even God. I spent most of my days constantly complaining, hating myself, and watching anime. But recently I decided to change, I did my research and began taking steps to \u003cstrong\u003eactively solve my problems\u003c/strong\u003e. Here\u0026rsquo;s how you can do the same.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"1-wake-up-early\"\u003e1. Wake up early\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaking up early gives you the time to improve yourself. It gives you time to recover the lost time you spent being average/mediocre. Set a time you feel comfortable, don\u0026rsquo;t go cold turkey on this otherwise, you will fail. If you wake up at 9, start waking up at 8:30 am if you wake up at 7, start at 6:30 am, and so on. I was brought up in an African home so I used to wake up at 7 every day from as far as I can remember and on school days I would wake up at 5 am, so I had to shift to waking up at 6:30, now I can wake up at 4:40. Once you can wake up automatically at this time, or you are comfortable deduct another 30 mins do that until you can wake up at 5 or 5:30 am. Now don\u0026rsquo;t stay in bed. The moment the alarm sounds, count to 5 and wake up whether you like it or not. Implement the 5 count rule, where if you don\u0026rsquo;t want to do something that you know is beneficial count to 5 then do it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"2-benedictionmeditation\"\u003e2. Benediction/Meditation\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;d suggest you pray if you are a Christian(like me), Muslim, Hindu, and all other religions. Talk to your God. Read His Word. I believe my God is the greatest, that doesn\u0026rsquo;t mean I want to fight you or hate you just because you worship a different god. If you don\u0026rsquo;t believe in God then I suggest you meditate though it would be better to become a Christian. #nohateordiscrimination\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"3-work-out\"\u003e3. Work out\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry something simple for 1 month like Pushups(even inclined if you can\u0026rsquo;t do the regular version), squats, and leg raises with your stomach in.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;d suggest you do this in 10 increments. Start with 10 on the first day, then 20 on the 2nd then 30, and so on. Keep raising it until you ABSOLUTELY can not finish the workout, don\u0026rsquo;t be afraid to rest in between reps as long as the rest doesn\u0026rsquo;t exceed 3 minutes. If you\u0026rsquo;ve reached your limit where you can no longer do more reps each day. Go back to 10. I started this on 1st, am at 60 reps. Feel free to do more if you\u0026rsquo;d like but make sure you do these 3 every single day, no rest days. Once you are on your 10th day, add calve raises, crunches, and dips. On your 20th incorporate 3 new exercises that hit the group of muscles that squats, pushups, and leg raises hit. On the 30th day add 3 new exercises + bridges. I now do push-ups(chest and arms), leg raises(abs), squats(legs), bridges(but), calve raises(calves), and dips(triceps). Once you reach 50 add planks(50 seconds). 100? you can take a day off every week. Hit 500? take 3 days break. Hit 600? start all over with more complex workouts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;m no physical fitness expert. These exercises are meant to be simple that you can perform every single day without a gym.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"4-read\"\u003e4. Read\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI suggest reading 10 pages a day. Start with self-help books. I recommended some in a previous post.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 class=\"additionalreading\"\u003eAlso Read: \u003ca href=\"\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h5\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can even try audiobooks and summaries. There\u0026rsquo;s a guy on YouTube who makes great summaries: One Percent Better, search and try \u0026lsquo;The Rational Male\u0026quot; summary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"5-define-your-purposepassion-and-visualize\"\u003e5. Define your purpose/passion and visualize\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll men require a passion or purpose. If you have none, create one out of the things you like and love. Mine is building meaningful products that each tackle a problem in the world. I lost this during the depression I was in but I redefined it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo write down your purpose/passion then write down what is necessary to achieve it. Dream big bro. Don\u0026rsquo;t limit yourself. Once you have the requirements necessary to reach it, phrase them in 3 months time, 6 months time, a years time, 5 years time, 10 years time, and 30 years time. Here is where you need to be realistic. You can\u0026rsquo;t be a millionaire in 3 months unless you have a millionaire backing you. Work tirelessly to meet these goals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow if you have a purpose, visualize yourself accomplished. Think about how great it would feel and what you would have if this purpose is realized. Use your mind\u0026rsquo;s eye and creativity. It might be helpful to build a visualization board that contains photo snippets of how you want to look, what you want to own, and how you want to feel. Use Canva, Spark Post, Photoshop, or even Microsoft Word to build it then print it and stick it somewhere within your field of vision where you can look at it almost all the time before and after sleeping.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQUICK TIP: DON\u0026rsquo;T LET YOUR GOAL BE MONEY. INSTEAD, FIND SOMETHING THAT CAN PROVIDE VALUE TO OTHERS AT THE SAME TIME BRINGING YOU MONEY AND SATISFACTION.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoney chasers die without actualizing their dream. Greed will kill you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP.S: I\u0026rsquo;m not saying that you shouldn\u0026rsquo;t chase money, just don\u0026rsquo;t let it be all you chase.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"6-learn-a-high-value-skill\"\u003e6. Learn a high-value skill\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;d suggest signing up for Skillshare, use this link to get 1 free premium month worth of content: \u003ca href=\"https://skl.sh/3wxbE9O\" title=\"https://skl.sh/3wxbE9O\"\u003ehttps://skl.sh/3wxbE9O\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;m currently learning\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancial Literacy\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeb Design with Figma and Webflow\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopywriting\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacebook ADS\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic Design\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePython\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby on Rails\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolang\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeb Development\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"7-eat-clean-and-healthy\"\u003e7. Eat clean and healthy\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs my teacher: Amerix always says:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it is packed in a box, is fortified, is promoted by marketers, if marketers tell you \u0026ldquo;it is healthy\u0026rdquo;, if your great grandfather doesn\u0026rsquo;t recognize it. DON\u0026rsquo;T EAT IT!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would suggest you go for \u003cstrong\u003eLow/NO Sugar, No Soy, Moderate Sodium, High Fat, Low Carbs, More Veggies, More Meat, More Water, More Fiber, and Less Frequently\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar is very bad and harmful to your health. \u003cstrong\u003ePhase it out.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoy kills sperms, reduces testosterone, and creates estrogen. \u003cstrong\u003eGo cold turkey.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium is an electrolyte, use it moderately but don\u0026rsquo;t remove it completely.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFat is very good for you, it doesn\u0026rsquo;t make you fat and it is used to build testosterone the primary male hormone responsible for spermatogenesis(production of sperm), muscle mass, health, and well-being. Skip \u0026ldquo;vegetable oils/butter/fat\u0026rdquo;, they are unhealthy and harmful. Go for butter, lard, coconut, or olive oil. \u003cstrong\u003eAdd it!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat fewer carbs and only eat unrefined that\u0026rsquo;s fibrous e.g. beans, pumpkins, veggies. Minimize starchy unrefined carbs like sweet potatoes and arrowroots. Remove all refined carbs like maize/wheat flour, soda, fruit juices, sugar. \u003cstrong\u003eReduce it.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetables are healthy and good for you. This is a no-brainer. \u003cstrong\u003eIncrease it.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeat is absolutely important. Go for \u0026ldquo;natural\u0026rdquo; meat or otherwise know as grass-fed meat. Skip sausages and anything you can\u0026rsquo;t make yourself with natural ingredients(avoid soy sauce). \u003cstrong\u003eIncrease it.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater is a no-brainer. Drink lots but modulate, there\u0026rsquo;s such a thing as water toxicity/intoxication and hyponatremia(low electrolytes due to \u0026ldquo;flashing\u0026rdquo; caused by a water and electrolyte imbalance. If you experience nausea, vomiting, cramps, and fatigue after drinking a lot of water lick some salt.) Remember the body knows how much water it needs. Drink two glasses of water in the morning right after waking up. \u003cstrong\u003eModulate it.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat less frequently. Science has found correlations between long life spans and low frequency of eating. I suggest eating once a day, one and a half times a day or employing Intermittent Fasting. On Wednesdays eat supper early at 6 pm then skip meals till Friday at 7 pm, this is called Autophagy. Research! \u003cstrong\u003eReduce Frequency but Eat More.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"8-write\"\u003e8. Write\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting has serious mental health benefits even if it\u0026rsquo;s not journaling + if you keep a blog like this, it can eventually grow to become a passive income source. Start by writing things you are grateful for then move to a journal then try blogging or you could do the process in reverse. \u003cstrong\u003eNeed a blog? Contact me\u003c/strong\u003e and I\u0026rsquo;ll build one for you in less than a day. Contact me: \u003ca href=\"mailto:alunje73@gmail.com\"\u003ealunje73@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e to get a blog at very affordable prices, if you would like it with a custom domain name you may have to pay slightly more but you can always start with something like \u0026ldquo;aramsblog.netlify.app\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"9-get-a-job-or-build-a-business\"\u003e9. Get a job or build a business\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need to get your finances in order once your mind and body are in order. Find a job or build a business around something you are competent or love. I am building my own business as I look for jobs. if I get blessed with a job, great, if my business succeeds even better, I\u0026rsquo;ve always wanted to employ myself since I was young. I had a business mindset but I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t turn away a job. I\u0026rsquo;d still be happy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever comes first!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"10-find-good-friends\"\u003e10. Find good friends\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have never been good at making friends, I first had social anxiety before becoming introverted. I don\u0026rsquo;t necessarily like being an introvert but I don\u0026rsquo;t hate it either, the best way I\u0026rsquo;d describe it is a \u0026ldquo;tussle\u0026rdquo; between love and hate. But I am blessed to have friends with equally crazy dreams and we push each other forward. Find a good group of friends specifically male friends who will push you as you push them, who will be there for you when the challenges of life exceed your strength. Find trustworthy ones. Test them. For example, one day scare them with the \u0026ldquo;Hi, kindly help me, I\u0026rsquo;m in jail and I need bail\u0026rdquo; text. Some will genuinely not have enough money to support you others will support you, many will lie or laugh at you. Trust your gut.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"11-trust-your-instinctgut\"\u003e11. Trust your instinct/gut\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook, many times your gut will tell you that your girl is cheating or something along those lines, many times we let our emotions rule us and dismiss this feeling. Look you are a man, if your gut tells you she\u0026rsquo;s cheating, confront her, go through her phone, remember in exchange for your love, attention, provision, penetration, and leadership she gives you her freedom and love(don\u0026rsquo;t be controlling), go through her phone, questions her, most of the time, it\u0026rsquo;s you brain that notices small cues like her putting a little more work towards her outfit and makeup just to meet the \u0026ldquo;girls\u0026rdquo; or she\u0026rsquo;s restricting sex. These are red flags. Your brain picks them up subconsciously then your gut brings them to the conscious mind. Don\u0026rsquo;t let emotions or even logic rule over you. If your gut brings something up, investigate get to the root cause until it stops or you find out something is wrong. This applies to friends. Your gut isn\u0026rsquo;t always right but it\u0026rsquo;s almost always right.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"12-dress-and-groom-yourself\"\u003e12. Dress and groom yourself\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook, you can\u0026rsquo;t be a 10 without putting more work into how you look. Go to Pinterest, check up on some men\u0026rsquo;s styles, and pick one of your preferences. Stick to it, if you get bored, go back to Pinterest, choose another. Guys level up your wardrobe. Remove graphic tees in favor of plain ones. If you are above 25 starts including some suits, cardigans, and more adult \u0026ldquo;stuff\u0026rdquo; while still keeping youthful clothing. When you approach 30 start phasing those out slowly. I\u0026rsquo;d suggest you start with essentials, speaking of essentials, try out my sponsor ESNTLS, I have a 10% Off deal with them go pick up a few stuff there and integrate it into your wardrobe. Here\u0026rsquo;s a link with the 10% discount already applied: \u003ca href=\"https://www.esntls.co/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003eESNTLS\u003c/a\u003e, pick up some shades/glasses too: \u003ca href=\"https://www.jadeblack.co/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003eJadeBlack\u003c/a\u003e same 10% off deal. Would you like to smell good too? Try \u003ca href=\"https://santaluciafragrance.com/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003eSanta Lucia Fragrance\u003c/a\u003e, same 10% off. Remember using skin products is not effeminate. But keep them to a minimal ( Hint: if you have more skincare products than your girlfriend, tone it down)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"13-be-more-assertive\"\u003e13. Be more assertive\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou gotta \u003cstrong\u003estand up for yourself\u003c/strong\u003e man! I suggest you use the \u003cstrong\u003eNo, Yes rule\u003c/strong\u003e where you first say no, then think about it then say Yes. I recently got myself into some huge mess that had me paying some money every single month, I didn\u0026rsquo;t want to but because I wanted to be respectful and \u0026ldquo;nice\u0026rdquo; I agreed, now I regret doing it don\u0026rsquo;t be like me. Say no then yes. Don\u0026rsquo;t be a \u0026ldquo;nice\u0026rdquo; guy. In fact let me give you a secret, have you ever wondered why women go after bad boys? It\u0026rsquo;s because they are assertive, they don\u0026rsquo;t take or make excuses, she failed to show up to your date? Time her out and find other women. She did something wrong to you? Withdraw your attention from her and give it to other women who value it. Kill oneitis bro. Be assertive. You are the prize. \u003cstrong\u003eValue yourself\u003c/strong\u003e. If she cheats, forgive her and move on, don\u0026rsquo;t accept back a hoe, she will walk all over you and cheat again. Value yourself. \u003cstrong\u003eValue your time\u003c/strong\u003e. There\u0026rsquo;s plenty of fish in the sea. Don\u0026rsquo;t waste your time. Don\u0026rsquo;t be a nice guy, if she does something that upsets you, tell her, don\u0026rsquo;t shout just tell her. Bro, you deserve much better. Listen to this fact: If she is withholding sex when you want it, dump her and move on(unless there\u0026rsquo;s a valid reason) because women who love and want you will want to have sex with you. So stand up for yourself and be assertive.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"14-invest-in-yourself\"\u003e14. Invest in yourself\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuys, think long-term. Start investing in stocks, money market funds, cryptocurrencies, index funds, ETFs, bills, bonds, and yourself. Create an emergency fund capable of taking you 12 months when you have no job or income. Remember women want men with resources. But don\u0026rsquo;t do this for them, do it for you. Guys, I\u0026rsquo;ve posted several articles on investing. Go read them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man who can not learn get\u0026rsquo;s left behind.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon\u0026rsquo;t wait to be spoon-fed. Actively research things that will help you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"15-red-pill-yourself\"\u003e15. Red pill yourself\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo-brainer. Subscribe to Youtube Red Pillers, Follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Learn and Grow.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"16-shower-cold\"\u003e16. Shower? Cold\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefits are written all over the internet, research.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"17-amass-knowledge-skills-money-and-intelligence\"\u003e17. Amass Knowledge, Skills, Money, and Intelligence\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo-brainer no 2. Grow and focus on yourself and your family. To quote the famous Chris Brown quote\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hoes ain\u0026rsquo;t loyal.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBros, be careful some women only want your money and good genes, others have been found impregnating themselves with semen in a condom. Flush those things down after use.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt won\u0026rsquo;t kill you to stay single and celibate\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I keep repeating focus on yourself and your family. These hoes ain\u0026rsquo;t loyal. A woman will never love you the way you want to be loved. There are good women out there but remember women are governed by their emotions, one day she\u0026rsquo;s fine and the next she\u0026rsquo;s killing you slowly with poison just to get her hands on your hard-earned money. Focus bro!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the books recommended in step one. Take a look at my other articles. Women want an assertive, dominant, resourceful, alpha male who can lead and provide but can still hunker down and settle/commit. Don\u0026rsquo;t be in a hurry to marry. Survey the market, don\u0026rsquo;t lower your standards for anyone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMEMBER: YOU ARE LIKE FINE WINE, THE OLDER YOU GET THE BETTER YOU TASTE, BUT SHE\u0026rsquo;S LIKE FRUIT JUICE, OVER TIME SHE LOSES HER TASTE.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn conclusion: Girls become women once they are able to bear children, boys become men once they are \u0026ldquo;initiated\u0026rdquo; or once they met certain requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bonus-18-gain-the-abundance-mindset\"\u003eBonus: 18. Gain the abundance mindset\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain the abundance mindset whether it is in dating, money, and more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid she break up with you? There\u0026rsquo;s plenty of fish in the sea. Did she cheat? Read answer 1. Did you miss a job? Keep looking, that wasn\u0026rsquo;t for you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember there\u0026rsquo;s enough of everything to go around. Don\u0026rsquo;t settle on one thing or one missed opportunity. Bounce back.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those in this journey with me: Greatness is Coming! Look Forward. Shoulders Back and Chest Puffed Up!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a great day men in the making!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen, no offense but all that is written here is scientifically proven. Still, feel free to write your thoughts down below.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext time I\u0026rsquo;ll list some of the RedPill and Masculinity YouTube channels, Twitter, and Instagram accounts all men should follow/subscribe to.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that\u0026rsquo;s it, bros. See you next time. Got plenty of articles you can read. Go check them out.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@shamimnakhaei?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eShamim Nakhaei\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/man-suit?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-08-06T11:59:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/shamim-nakhaei-uzqqjq7w7c0-unsplash.jpg","tags":["masculinity","self improvement","man"]}]}