Who is a Real Man?

Who is a Real Man?
Excerpts from Ed Cole’s book, REAL MAN

The social media and public discourse in Nigeria, and indeed in most parts of the world is focused on the prevailing crisis in leadership or lack thereof, not just in government or politics, but also in business, in education, in the media and in families. These days, reality doesn’t matter. Image, however does.

Many Men are content to become shadows without substance, elevating talent and ignoring character. They thrust themselves forward with pretence, a “pretend” image, trying to convince the world they are something when they know that they are nothing, hopping somehow they will strike upon the right path before they are discovered as imposters.

Thankfully, no matter how long you have gone on the wrong road, it is never too late to turn back.

We can cover up our true nature by projecting an image we want others to believe, or we can have our nature changed by renewing our mind, and going on from there to intentionally make better choices. Life is composed of our choices, constructed by our words and revealed by our character.


Here are my 5 suggestions for the one who seeks to be more of a Real Man:-

  1. Take responsibility for who you are. Then start with little steps to work on your inner being. Start where you are, not where you want to be. Don’t despise the days of small beginings.
  2. Note that character is built as you build a building, one block upon another block, decision upon decision, line upon line, little upon little. Build your character back up, no matter how damaged it may be now.
  3. Be sure, you’re not surrounded by people who reinforce what you seek to drop. Seek to associate with people with positive values and demonstrated good character who can help you build the right character.  
  4. Stay focused, and don’t stay down if you miss it. Get back up and keep walking. Seek an accountability partner or Mentor if necessary.
  5. Give yourself to serving others. Be selfless.


I assure you that you will be on your path to becoming more of a real man if you follow this path.

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