Be A Badass

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We all know that guy. He's got the James Dean-esque mystique, probably a leather jacket and, frankly, he could give a damn. He turns heads, he gets the girls, and he's unaffected by the little things. But, more than anything, he's got self-confidence you would kill for. He's a tough guy. You might call him names behind his back, but you wouldn't dare do it to his face. You want to be that guy but you don't know how. Some things are hard to learn, but lucky for you the “tough guy rebel” attitude is easy to fake. Just follow these tips and reap the rewards of an alpha male.

Confidence Is King

The absolute greatest weapon in a tough guy's arsenal is confidence. Tough guys and rebels don't stammer or stutter and they always look you in the eye. They radiate confidence. You need to be comfortable enough with yourself to not care what others think; not give a damn. Even if you don't 'feel' that way yet – act like you do. The feeling will follow the action. Stop placing limits on yourself. Go talk to the hottest girl in the bar. She's not out of your league – after all, who the hell is she? If she shuts you down, who cares? She's probably a lesbian anyways and chances are you are never going to see her again. Now this mindset might be easier said than done but it will come more naturally as you get more comfortable with yourself. As you build this confidence people will naturally gravitate towards you. Confidence is attractive. Women like a man who is certain of himself, not someone they constantly have to reassure - it gets old fast.

There is a difference between being confident and being cocky. You don't need to show your confidence by being the loudest mouth in the bar or picking fights. This will only work against you and push others away. Keep it cool or you may have to trade punches with the real deal.

Stand Up for Yourself

This is obvious. If you really were that tough guy, were 'edgy' or just had a bad attitude, you really wouldn't be letting people walk all over you. This does not mean you fly into a rage over every little thing, but when you are truly disrespected you have the gall to do something about it. You can cuss, you can stare them down and if you have to you can throw a punch. You can throw a punch can't you? More often than not, it's just calling someone out when they have wronged you or those around you. If you are a tough guy, then it is your job to stand up to any 'prick' in your way. Alright, chances are you aren't going to take on the 300 pound biker disrupting the bar - that is probably a dangerous and stupid move. But you could probably tell the office gossip to 'shove it' and keep her nose out of everyone's business, right? If you're serious about being a 'badass,' then it is crucial you follow through. Nobody likes someone who is all talk and no show.

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 User Comments:

Schmidty - Man Vs. Style

May 17, 2010 5:44 AM

Excellent article.
I find the hardest thing is to pretend like you dont care about the outcome of the situation, when you actually do.
Only one way around it that I have found and that is to ALWAYS have a second option. who cares if you dont pick up that girl at the bar, if you have another one awaiting your call at home :-)
Schmidty
www.ManVsStyle.com

Mik

May 5, 2010 6:17 PM

... "As for the leather jacket, it should be sleek, close fitting; zip up the front and classic black is a bonus" Go gettum tough guys, hahahaha

Jon

Apr 29, 2009 2:31 PM

Well written article. I always think of Shaft when I think of a Badass. But very well written

yuri

Apr 5, 2009 1:08 AM

fantastic

ulma matter

Apr 4, 2009 4:46 PM

time to throw some punches...

rick

Apr 4, 2009 6:01 AM

By far my favorite article... im never letting another woman step on me again... freaking lesbians

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