25 things every man should know how to do
- Joe McGinnis
- Jun 22, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 29, 2024
One thing you're going to discover about me is that I'm super old school with a few things. For example, "the typical man" looks different today than 50 years ago. And for the most part, I'm ok with it. (We've grown up a little over the years.) With that being said, however, I believe that there are a few things that EVERY MAN should know how to do…
These are just basic, everyday survival stuff.
Can you do all of these?
Here are 25 things that every guy should know how to do:
(with instructional videos where needed)
1. Change a tire
You're diving your family down the road, and your tire blows out. You don't need AAA! Do it yourself! Get it done!
2. Change your oil
You may not want to change your oil… or even need to, but you should know HOW to!
3. Jumpstart a car
Come on… you shouldn't even own a car if you can't do this!
4. Replace a faucet
Save yourself some cash and gain some self-respect. This one isn't as hard as you think.
5. Cook a good meal
This is a win/win/win. Good for you. Good for the family. Good for the wife!
6. Grill a good steak
It's your job. Do it right!
7. Clean up
There is no excuse for being a slob. A place for everything and everything in its place.
8. Do the dishes
See #7. You make the mess; you clean it up.
9. Sew on a button
No one is cool when his pants fall.
10. Find their way home
You should be able to be dropped off anywhere in the world and be able to find your way home. It's instinctual!
11. Start a fire
Have to stay warm. You're the provider… provide!
12. Catch a fish
Food is one of the basic needs we all have. You should be able to take care of that one in a pinch. No need to go hungry.
13. Use a power saw
Again, this is just something you need to know how to do. Learn this, and the possibilities are endless.
14. Shoot a gun
This we'll defend.
15. Throw a good punch
Do it the wrong way, and you'll break your thumb. Hard to look tough when you can't throw a punch.
16. Push through pain
Real men can push through the pain and make it happen. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
17. Perform basic first aid
Just good to know if you need to stop bleeding or start breathing.
18. Eat anything
Nobody likes a picky eater. If it doesn't kill (like shrimp with me), it'll make you stronger!
19. Work out
You don't need to be a bodybuilder, but you should at least be able to push your body weight up.
20. Control your temper
Meekness is NOT weakness. Meekness is strength under control. Learn to control your temper, and you'll have a huge advantage.
21. Shake hands properly
Nobody wants to shake hands with a dead fish.
22. Look someone in the eyes
There's nothing more intimidating than a man who can look at others directly in the eyes. Make eye contact.
23. Read a book
Leaders are readers. Don't live up to the dumb jock persona. READ!
24. Turn off the game
People are always more important than a game. Your wife and kids disserve your undivided attention… even on gameday.
25. Speak gently
Anything worth saying is worth saying the right way. Your family needs you to speak gently sometimes. Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things, there is no law."
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