"Manning up" means becoming stronger, more of a man, or more specifically, becoming a dangerous man, an honorable and strong man. However, before we proceed, it is essential to note that masculinity is about what men want from each other, not what women want from men.

A dangerous man is a man who is tough as nails, a man of conviction, direction, and purpose. He is not only able but also willing to kill, either to protect his territory or in the heat of a hunt or battle. He possesses vigor and an unceasing will to fight. Improving upon one's weaknesses as a man is one of the best steps one can take towards "manning up."

History has taught us that men only become stronger through training or under the pressures of war, poverty, suffering, or challenge. Therefore, no man should have room for weakness; all men should work towards self-mastery and self-actualization through self-education, self-affirmation, and self-consciousness.

Many of you may have heard of the word nobility, which comes from the French word nobilite, meaning the quality of being excellent. Therefore, a man should strive for excellence or nobilite. Striving for nobilite allows men not only to explore the world but also to conquer it. Conquering the world does not mean becoming a tyrant but rather embracing one's inner vie and using it to become the strongest version of oneself.

There are many examples of men who took the challenge of manhood and proved its usefulness and destructiveness, such as Julius Caesar, Nero, Pablo Escobar, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Shaka Zulu. Notice that you know the majority of these names and may have paid respect to one of them before.

But what is fear without respect?

The men listed above were willing to kill, and that is one of the ways they gained respect: through fear. Besides being able to kill, these men were also willing to die. Thus, they were not only killers but also men of unbreakable will and indomitable spirit, well-versed in the art of war.

My point in stating the above is that men are respected because of how dangerous they are, not how weak and comforting they can be.

Therefore, I am teaching you that manhood is a pursuit, not something you are born into. Manhood is about strength, honor, nobilite, mastery, and endless suffering.

Become dangerous!

All men should learn how to fight, hunt, shoot, dominate, and rule in the most honorable way possible. I will not attempt to define honor but will give you an example of it. In Edo Japan, there was a time when men were training in the art of Bushido, the martial arts of swords. These men, now known as samurai, would only fight those wielding a sword as well. With that, I expect you to reach your conclusion about what honor is.

Learn how to fight!

Learning how to fight not only builds your confidence but also increases your chances of survival.