A Y chromosome might make you a man, but it takes a more than genes to be manly.
You Will Need
Tools
Gym
Literature and films
Self-defense
Emotional stability
Courage
Extreme conditions (optional)
Steps
STEP 1 Get the job done
Identify tasks that need to get done. Use the appropriate tools for every job you take on.
Remember: a manly man's hands and brain are often his most effective tools.
STEP 2 Build your body
Hit the gym regularly -- a manly man's body should be fit for any task. Learn to play all major manly sports -- few things are as unmanly as a girly run, throw, or kick.
To make your workouts more manly, train in extreme conditions.
STEP 3 Study up
Study up -- read classic manly literature and watch manly movies to find out how to master your desires, lead other people, and achieve your manly goals.
STEP 4 Be a rock
In an emotional situation? Be a source of stability for those around you. Push your feelings aside until you're alone and can display your emotions with manly dignity.
STEP 5 Have some respect
Show respect to people who treat you with honor and stand up to those who don't. Have the courage to fight for justice -- a manly man knows he's responsible for defending others, no matter the personal cost.
The motto on Maryland's state seal, translated from Italian, is "Manly deeds, womanly words."