Dark masculinity: 1. Don't be afraid to be the bad guy 2. Leverage the power of your competence 3. Be assertive 4. Be more mysterious 5. Focus on player one I think "Be more mysterious" is the key point for anyone who want to achieve it goal.
Frustratingly, my default setting is to be that nice guy who wants to keep the peace, be accommodating and avoid friction. I’ve gotten better about being assertive, but it requires constant, deliberate effort, which is sometimes exhausting. It also feels like quite a rub when I have to be more intense or aggressive, so this is just an area of my gentlemanly repertoire that needs continued work. Thank you for the video! Serves as a great reminder
Honestly man, I struggle with this too. I wish I can give wise words of advice, but all I can say is I understand. I noticed how this society has really repressed any form of aggression. It's really common to see these type of "nice guys" because it's how we were raised, but the fact you understand that something's up, I hope, will lead the both of us to a greater version of ourselves. Good luck on your journey!
Old gent here (60 years ). It took me far too long to learn this, but one of the challenges for nice guys seems to be that we Confuse assertiveness with behaving like a jerk. What worked for me was understanding my role as a protector of my family. Some role models, such as characters played by Cary Grant, or Viggo Mortensen, use this the defend himself and others, and only uses it when pushed. Not a wolf, but a sheepdog. I won’t “attack” others, but I will defend myself.
That's really interesting, and honestly I admire you and am glad that such natural goodness exists in the world. I recognize that I have manipulative and coercive traits, and I have spent my adult life working to ensure that I give others fair choice and freedom around me. I am really heartened to know that the person I aspire to be is a person that is real.
That said, I do think this gives me the opportunity to advise on issues such as confidence. One thing I would tell you is that in life most people enjoy the distraction of novelty, your arrival and presence is a welcome experience for others. Edit: and also, that people tend to accept people as they are. If you turn up and state your preference, people will just accept that you're a person who does that. Simply by doing it, you have become it.
@@Olyfrun That actually is quite a fascinating point. Ig the hardest dichotomy in life is the vision you want for yourself and the internal restrictions you put on it. Youre right, honestly, on how its not really society holding you back (tho truth be told, if i go wild with my dark side, theres a high chance it wont end well for me lmfaoo). Yeah there may be a little disapproval here and there (i could be really arrogant sometimes), but in the end they just learn to accept it. Its only on you if you want to accept it for yoruself
I don’t know if you have several advisors or mentors, or you’ve evolved through constant study and application but whatever the path it’s working for you. Your posture, your profile and delivery have become very refined, elegant and more sophisticated. It has reaffirmed my faith in the human race and for men specifically, and in your generation to pickup and carry the baton for both civilization and gentlemanly virtue. Thank you Sir!
Well done Sir. I am glad I finally watched this. If I had to pick a single takeaway, for me it would be 'sometimes it as powerful to raise ones eyebrow as it is to raise ones voice'. When you combine this with the Jordan Peterson thought, about restrained power, you have arrived.
I remember when I was a teen and a small group near us of older lads were being very anti social, shouting, abusing people as they walked by, throwing stuff at some people, our little group edged away from them inch by inch from them as we didn't want to be associated with them, but none of us had the bottle to confront them. This man walked up out of nowhere, calmly told them to pack it in and another minute or so telling them the error of their ways in a calm but stern flow, much like a officer in the military. The guy was 50+, not very tall or built but he simply didn't look like a man to be messed with, he finished, looked them all in the eye one by one, said "You understand, Yes? Good" turned and walked away. It worked, I hardly heard a peep from that group for the duration my group was there. I couldn't help think how nicer society would be if some groups were confronted early on, nib the problem in the bud rather than allowing them to get away with it for so long that they really do become a problem in society. That Man was the topic of discussion for most of that day on his courage and quite frankly the balls to confront them.
I once encountered a man that matches your description. This one was in the military. Probably 35. Shorter like me. (I’m 5’6) but he confronted someone I knew and spoke calmly but sternly. Never raised his voice… but he ended up solving the issue he saw. I still think of him now and then.
I’m fortunate that I have a mixture of both. People know me to be kind and friendly and someone that gets along with everyone and is always happy. But like you mentioned, I could just raise a brow or make a stern look and people tend to know not to push me. I can certainly be angry and confront. But I hardly ever need to. Another person I work with is very similar. We don’t need to raise our voices to command respect.
Wow.... you are player #1. I say that all the time. "This life is a video game & everyone around you in a NPC (non-player character). You conduct what happens in your environment"!
I'd argue that other people are supporting characters in your story; just as much as you are a supporting character in other people's lives. And people love a well-written character as much as a well-written supporting one.
It has been interesting discovering your series of tips and traits. I realise that I had all of these styles throughout my earlier years, and generally won through. Unfortunately as I hit through the events of a radical prostatectomy, at the young age of 50, it played quiet havoc with my hormones generally. Men have no idea they have hormones until they have their prostate removed. Now at 70, I have been alone for 10 years, and although a lot of that is convenient, I recognise that I would appreciate the company of the right sort of woman in my life once more. ‘The right sort,’ being the catch phrase. I can see as to how I need to reapply myself to how I used to be, and although it used to come naturally, I can recognise the additional effort that will need to be applied to reestablish myself into that role once more. Perhaps there is a scaled down age related version of the type of matured version of being a gentleman? I don’t expect you to know that as yet, but I will be pleased to listen in to your advice, and consider as to how I might be able to apply it from my age perspective. Thank you for reawakening me.
I keeps them guessing (everyone). I went in the beauty supply store & smelled "Tom Ford O'mbre leather" & made a menacing laugh. Definitely the cherry on top of my dark/secret energy!
You won't believe this !. My friend and I are great fans of your videos; it has greatly changed us. I mean by a lot. We have taken our school formal dress very seriously and improved our looks.Teachers also shared that they have seen a change in attitude (In a positive manner) towards academics and respecting others. Our teachers call us gentlemen, business people,, and formal boys . From then we became famous and I was assigned the role of Head Boy while my friend was assigned the role of House Leader . Girls call us by Mr which is proof of respect and we formally treat them too. I mean we are just 17 and currently in grade 11th. Now we can say that our Golden Era has begun just because of your videos brother . Thank You for giving us a purpose .
@@ApppleNOrange That is fantastic to hear. Congratulations on all your progress. I’m glad you are seeing the results and I wish you the best of luck with your continued journey
9:07 Learned this lesson from Ken Cosgrove being threatened by Roger Sterling for his literary ambitions. Your employer doesn't want to hear that you dream of more than being an employee.
Can you make a video highlighting the importance of getting your own place as a man? As in, if your current environment is holding you back (parents, lazy roommates) it's worth more effort.
If you can not afford your own place (more common these days) then it is best to be the first renter, and not the second roomate. Yes, everyone may be paying equal amounts on the rent, but get to know the landlord and set yourself up as the contact. Be polite but firm, set the rules down...something that is hard if you are coming into a place with other renters already there. Also know well those people you are going to live with, make sure their cleaning habits equal yours but also notice if they are more submissive than you, it will help set yourself up as the Alpha in a non A-hole way.
@@CanadaFree-ce9jn Thank you for the feedback. I’m actually the leader and the one who's been at my current place the longest. The others are 21 (a student), 23 (a student), and 27 (immature, smokes a lot, no ambition), while I’m the 30-year-old who’s working the hardest, making the most money, cleaning the most, and paying all the bills. I could probably overlook our age and life gap (since I only graduated in 2022) if it weren’t for how dirty things get, but it’s really starting to drive me crazy. I’m unhappy and end up eating out all the time because I just can't bring myself to cook in our messy, outdated kitchen. I’ve voiced my concerns multiple times, but nothing changes-they just won't step up. I really hate the idea of paying an extra $800 a month, but with my side hustle, I think I could swing it if I tutor and raise my rates a bit. This would put me at making 3x my rent in a studio. And it would probably equal out anyway if I just cook all the time to save more money. I guess those are the trade-offs for my own space and sanity. Otherwise, I will feel constantly annoyed, held back, and unable to reach my potential. Can't have that as a true fan of Gent Z.
I'm loving the pinky ring that you have been rocking for the past few videos.. please can you provide a video on this? As I remember your previous video about them and your personal view from getting one. Many thanks in advance Tim Taylor
Hello James. I was wondering whether the character of Fitzwilliam Darcy in the book Pride and Prejudice could be considered as a dark, masculine gentleman. In the 2005 movie, in my humble opinion, Matthew Macfadyen does a great job, although Darcy is portrayed as somewhat clumsy, and sometimes his attitude might even feel embarrassing. Please tell me what you think. Thanks for the video and for all the advice. Your work is truly awesome.
Greetings James, I would like to request you to make videos on Power suits and dressing up to occasions where we neet to look intimidating maybe a business occasion. Thank you.
James, I know you are a well read man, and I’d love to get some book recommendations that might have inspired this video topic. Also, how do we reconcile these darker characteristics with the lighter and more polite side of being a gentleman that I think most of us associates with that word?
Important note, the dark masculine energy is ultimately what brings out deep visceral attraction in feminine women... So, do not suppress it but cultivate it. Only light traits will land you in the friendzone, guaranteed.
Sadly, the woman wasn't being non-assertive, she was being a complete coward. It is one thing to not ask for a date for fear of rejection, but when it comes to basic needs like a bathroom, you would have to be a coward not to ask. "Where is your bathroom?" takes no assertion at all. It is on par with, "Do you have coffee lids? The holder is empty". What else are you going to do? Pee your pants? Spill hot coffee on yourself? And always, always check for toilet paper before you sit down. As a gentleman, I will gaze around for the bathroom sign as I sit, then when I locate it I'll let my spouse know so she doesn't have to search for it when she needs it. Of course if I don't see a sign, I'll still find the bathroom to wash my hands after we get a table.
How does a gentleman respond to the question: "How are you?" when being greeted by friends and co-parishioners? For me, they already know about my handicaps, do I give them an update on my latest dizziness spell, my latest bout of depression, my anxiety, my bi-polar and ADHD episodes? I want to be cordial, but I feel like I'm trying to have a pity-party and I don't want to bring them down. Yes, I confess, I'm a "nice guy". :(
More than what you say its always about the attitude. I reached a point in which coming up with chit chat became tiresome, so I started being bold and honest. If someone would ask me that and Id be doing not good, I would respond somthing like “its been rough days as of late, but better days will come”. The thing is, the attitude of wanting things to be better must come from within you, and it starts not with motivation, nor inspiration, but with you actually saying that things are going to be better. In no time then you’ll actually start to believe it. If I could do it, you can as well, chin up and carry on mate
My perception is dark masculinity is quite different. The closest thing to a dark Madeline male would be something like Michael Keaton’s version of Bruce Wayne. You try to be social on the occasion on the surface at times. However, within your ideologies and ambitions, you are a loner. A very few may see beyond the outer layer and they see there is something deeper which you are preserving from others. People see you as you are yet they cannot connect the dots with who you are. Perhaps you want to have a public image side of yourself which is gentleman-like, however there is another side of your self which isn’t quite devious however you’d rather prefer for people to not get into your business, for one reason or another. It is also kind of a mob approach. They want to be seen as classy yet elegant individuals that are seen as philanthropists. However, they are only attempting to hide their true nature of their business. Dark masculinity can be applied to both the good and the bad.
Jordan Peterson said it well. "You've got to be a monster and control it. Be in control." Be a gentleman...as I call it, "Masculine Courtesy". Be at peace in yourself...and know your inner warrior.
Ah, Jordan Peterson - someone who seems to have some genuinely helpful insight for young men, yet comes with all this ugly and divisive political baggage that often overshadows those more positive attributes
jordan peterson is a crybaby. whether it’s about pronouns, apple cider or steak and cartoons, the man is a complete mess. literally always crying. don’t idolize this buffoon
What I took from this is that the light side might be those things we more often associate with the classic gentleman - patients, grace, civility, chivalry, politeness, etc.
@mtlicq A German Shepherd is the kind of dog that cat mama would let take care of her kittens. If you want a dog to symbolise something a tad darker, pick the rottweiler. It's intelligent, growls rather than barks and you really, really don't want to get on it's bad side.
@@sixtenjohansson4246 ok Thanks, I see *your* meaning now. G.shepherds are very kind and gentle to family, and understanding of who are friends, very true, but they are also very discerning, and powerful and have potential of defending with tremendous might and voracity, which is what Gent Z was talking about, strength under control. Decency to care gently, and still have potential to annihilate an offender / burglar, violent person, and with intelligence to know the difference.
Forget this whole “dark masculinity” get your lives right with God and everything will workout for you. Whether you think it or not. Christ is King. God bless.
The tips are great, but the DJI device is distracting. May you please buy a lapel mic, so that you can put the DJI mic in your pocket inside the jacket. This will keep your outfit neat.
Very good topic, but to be honest, that second hand Ralph Lauren tie has wore out its welcome, and the jacket's top pocket look empty without a pocket square.
When you compare the amount of effort required to put together a video like this with the amount of effort required to leave some lazy, half baked outfit criticism in the comments, I’d say one carry significantly more weight than the other
@@pensivepenguin3000 Yes, and the same can be said when you compare the amount of effort required to make my comment in relation to yours, as my comment wasn't lazy but required some research, with the well-meant intention of being appreciate and encouraging with a touch of humour.
@@Gent.Z Women won’t be attracted to u, especially if she surrounded with lotta 'black pill' guys ,like she dgaf abt ur darkness or mindset at first impression
@@Gent.Z U hv 'PSL god' face & u kinda hv good experience with women cz of ur hunter eyes & blond hair or whatever... doesn't mean that we all hv same experience..
Dark masculinity:
1. Don't be afraid to be the bad guy
2. Leverage the power of your competence
3. Be assertive
4. Be more mysterious
5. Focus on player one
I think "Be more mysterious" is the key point for anyone who want to achieve it goal.
Frustratingly, my default setting is to be that nice guy who wants to keep the peace, be accommodating and avoid friction. I’ve gotten better about being assertive, but it requires constant, deliberate effort, which is sometimes exhausting. It also feels like quite a rub when I have to be more intense or aggressive, so this is just an area of my gentlemanly repertoire that needs continued work. Thank you for the video! Serves as a great reminder
Honestly man, I struggle with this too. I wish I can give wise words of advice, but all I can say is I understand. I noticed how this society has really repressed any form of aggression. It's really common to see these type of "nice guys" because it's how we were raised, but the fact you understand that something's up, I hope, will lead the both of us to a greater version of ourselves. Good luck on your journey!
Old gent here (60 years ). It took me far too long to learn this, but one of the challenges for nice guys seems to be that we
Confuse assertiveness with behaving like a jerk.
What worked for me was understanding my role as a protector of my family.
Some role models, such as characters played by Cary Grant, or Viggo Mortensen, use this the defend himself and others, and only uses it when pushed.
Not a wolf, but a sheepdog. I won’t “attack” others, but I will defend myself.
That's really interesting, and honestly I admire you and am glad that such natural goodness exists in the world. I recognize that I have manipulative and coercive traits, and I have spent my adult life working to ensure that I give others fair choice and freedom around me. I am really heartened to know that the person I aspire to be is a person that is real.
That said, I do think this gives me the opportunity to advise on issues such as confidence. One thing I would tell you is that in life most people enjoy the distraction of novelty, your arrival and presence is a welcome experience for others.
Edit: and also, that people tend to accept people as they are. If you turn up and state your preference, people will just accept that you're a person who does that. Simply by doing it, you have become it.
@@Olyfrun That actually is quite a fascinating point. Ig the hardest dichotomy in life is the vision you want for yourself and the internal restrictions you put on it. Youre right, honestly, on how its not really society holding you back (tho truth be told, if i go wild with my dark side, theres a high chance it wont end well for me lmfaoo). Yeah there may be a little disapproval here and there (i could be really arrogant sometimes), but in the end they just learn to accept it. Its only on you if you want to accept it for yoruself
I don’t know if you have several advisors or mentors, or you’ve evolved through constant study and application but whatever the path it’s working for you. Your posture, your profile and delivery have become very refined, elegant and more sophisticated. It has reaffirmed my faith in the human race and for men specifically, and in your generation to pickup and carry the baton for both civilization and gentlemanly virtue. Thank you Sir!
Dark masculinity 🎩🖤
Well done Sir. I am glad I finally watched this. If I had to pick a single takeaway, for me it would be 'sometimes it as powerful to raise ones eyebrow as it is to raise ones voice'. When you combine this with the Jordan Peterson thought, about restrained power, you have arrived.
Adhere to high standards and values, and be confident that you are using your power properly.
I remember when I was a teen and a small group near us of older lads were being very anti social, shouting, abusing people as they walked by, throwing stuff at some people, our little group edged away from them inch by inch from them as we didn't want to be associated with them, but none of us had the bottle to confront them. This man walked up out of nowhere, calmly told them to pack it in and another minute or so telling them the error of their ways in a calm but stern flow, much like a officer in the military. The guy was 50+, not very tall or built but he simply didn't look like a man to be messed with, he finished, looked them all in the eye one by one, said "You understand, Yes? Good" turned and walked away. It worked, I hardly heard a peep from that group for the duration my group was there. I couldn't help think how nicer society would be if some groups were confronted early on, nib the problem in the bud rather than allowing them to get away with it for so long that they really do become a problem in society. That Man was the topic of discussion for most of that day on his courage and quite frankly the balls to confront them.
I once encountered a man that matches your description. This one was in the military. Probably 35. Shorter like me. (I’m 5’6) but he confronted someone I knew and spoke calmly but sternly. Never raised his voice… but he ended up solving the issue he saw.
I still think of him now and then.
Dusty tomes and Latin incantations really help to set the mood.
That deco tie is exquisite!
I’m fortunate that I have a mixture of both. People know me to be kind and friendly and someone that gets along with everyone and is always happy.
But like you mentioned, I could just raise a brow or make a stern look and people tend to know not to push me. I can certainly be angry and confront. But I hardly ever need to.
Another person I work with is very similar. We don’t need to raise our voices to command respect.
Wow.... you are player #1. I say that all the time. "This life is a video game & everyone around you in a NPC (non-player character). You conduct what happens in your environment"!
I'd argue that other people are supporting characters in your story; just as much as you are a supporting character in other people's lives. And people love a well-written character as much as a well-written supporting one.
@midorithefestivegardevoir6727 I can see that. Good rebuttal! 👍🏿
It has been interesting discovering your series of tips and traits.
I realise that I had all of these styles throughout my earlier years, and generally won through.
Unfortunately as I hit through the events of a radical prostatectomy, at the young age of 50, it played quiet havoc with my hormones generally.
Men have no idea they have hormones until they have their prostate removed.
Now at 70, I have been alone for 10 years, and although a lot of that is convenient, I recognise that I would appreciate the company of the right sort of woman in my life once more.
‘The right sort,’ being the catch phrase.
I can see as to how I need to reapply myself to how I used to be, and although it used to come naturally, I can recognise the additional effort that will need to be applied to reestablish myself into that role once more.
Perhaps there is a scaled down age related version of the type of matured version of being a gentleman?
I don’t expect you to know that as yet, but I will be pleased to listen in to your advice, and consider as to how I might be able to apply it from my age perspective.
Thank you for reawakening me.
I keeps them guessing (everyone). I went in the beauty supply store & smelled "Tom Ford O'mbre leather" & made a menacing laugh. Definitely the cherry on top of my dark/secret energy!
Black Milk was the perfect song for this video.
You won't believe this !. My friend and I are great fans of your videos; it has greatly changed us. I mean by a lot. We have taken our school formal dress very seriously and improved our looks.Teachers also shared that they have seen a change in attitude (In a positive manner) towards academics and respecting others. Our teachers call us gentlemen, business people,, and formal boys . From then we became famous and I was assigned the role of Head Boy while my friend was assigned the role of House Leader . Girls call us by Mr which is proof of respect and we formally treat them too. I mean we are just 17 and currently in grade 11th. Now we can say that our Golden Era has begun just because of your videos brother . Thank You for giving us a purpose .
@@ApppleNOrange That is fantastic to hear. Congratulations on all your progress. I’m glad you are seeing the results and I wish you the best of luck with your continued journey
Quite like the three candles in the background. Very interesting topic, too!
My skin is already pretty dark surely I'm already one step in
Excellent haircut!
Interesting topic.
best quality content , keep it up
Finally, you got your signet ring. I love it! Please do a video about it.
Great video!
Point well taken, but I prefer "Tough" Masculinity.
James... you're killing this channel. Keep up the great work. Fan for life.
Salute
Great content. Thanks for your work. I can sense your enthusiasm and interest in communicating what you've learned in life.
Great video,keep it up.life long dark masculinity.❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊🙂🙂🙂👏👏👏😎💯👍
My favourite Massive Attack song from Mezzanine 👌🏼
Like the background lights infront of the playbutton, Happy Diwali All
9:07
Learned this lesson from Ken Cosgrove being threatened by Roger Sterling for his literary ambitions.
Your employer doesn't want to hear that you dream of more than being an employee.
Can you make a video highlighting the importance of getting your own place as a man? As in, if your current environment is holding you back (parents, lazy roommates) it's worth more effort.
If you can not afford your own place (more common these days) then it is best to be the first renter, and not the second roomate. Yes, everyone may be paying equal amounts on the rent, but get to know the landlord and set yourself up as the contact. Be polite but firm, set the rules down...something that is hard if you are coming into a place with other renters already there. Also know well those people you are going to live with, make sure their cleaning habits equal yours but also notice if they are more submissive than you, it will help set yourself up as the Alpha in a non A-hole way.
@@CanadaFree-ce9jn Thank you for the feedback. I’m actually the leader and the one who's been at my current place the longest. The others are 21 (a student), 23 (a student), and 27 (immature, smokes a lot, no ambition), while I’m the 30-year-old who’s working the hardest, making the most money, cleaning the most, and paying all the bills. I could probably overlook our age and life gap (since I only graduated in 2022) if it weren’t for how dirty things get, but it’s really starting to drive me crazy. I’m unhappy and end up eating out all the time because I just can't bring myself to cook in our messy, outdated kitchen. I’ve voiced my concerns multiple times, but nothing changes-they just won't step up. I really hate the idea of paying an extra $800 a month, but with my side hustle, I think I could swing it if I tutor and raise my rates a bit. This would put me at making 3x my rent in a studio. And it would probably equal out anyway if I just cook all the time to save more money. I guess those are the trade-offs for my own space and sanity. Otherwise, I will feel constantly annoyed, held back, and unable to reach my potential. Can't have that as a true fan of Gent Z.
I'm loving the pinky ring that you have been rocking for the past few videos.. please can you provide a video on this? As I remember your previous video about them and your personal view from getting one.
Many thanks in advance Tim Taylor
.Never over apologize or over explain. Instead, say what you need to say in simple terms that will be understood the first time.
Great advice
Working on it 🖤
Dark Entries by Bauhaus
Hello James. I was wondering whether the character of Fitzwilliam Darcy in the book Pride and Prejudice could be considered as a dark, masculine gentleman. In the 2005 movie, in my humble opinion, Matthew Macfadyen does a great job, although Darcy is portrayed as somewhat clumsy, and sometimes his attitude might even feel embarrassing. Please tell me what you think.
Thanks for the video and for all the advice. Your work is truly awesome.
What do you think?
Quite thought provoking. I'll listen to it again.
Greetings James, I would like to request you to make videos on Power suits and dressing up to occasions where we neet to look intimidating maybe a business occasion. Thank you.
James, I know you are a well read man, and I’d love to get some book recommendations that might have inspired this video topic. Also, how do we reconcile these darker characteristics with the lighter and more polite side of being a gentleman that I think most of us associates with that word?
Two friends (girls) of mine have said I give them Doberman vibes... guess it's related to this
Important note, the dark masculine energy is ultimately what brings out deep visceral attraction in feminine women...
So, do not suppress it but cultivate it. Only light traits will land you in the friendzone, guaranteed.
Be a bad guy is a adction
Sadly, the woman wasn't being non-assertive, she was being a complete coward. It is one thing to not ask for a date for fear of rejection, but when it comes to basic needs like a bathroom, you would have to be a coward not to ask. "Where is your bathroom?" takes no assertion at all. It is on par with, "Do you have coffee lids? The holder is empty". What else are you going to do? Pee your pants? Spill hot coffee on yourself?
And always, always check for toilet paper before you sit down.
As a gentleman, I will gaze around for the bathroom sign as I sit, then when I locate it I'll let my spouse know so she doesn't have to search for it when she needs it. Of course if I don't see a sign, I'll still find the bathroom to wash my hands after we get a table.
Brilliant 👌
Can you do one of light masculinity too
I have both.
Batman vs Superman
I thought you were jeremy fragrance for a sec
What an incredibly brazen video to post in today's social political environment. Like reading the Torah in Nazi Germany. Bless you Sir.
How does a gentleman respond to the question: "How are you?" when being greeted by friends and co-parishioners? For me, they already know about my handicaps, do I give them an update on my latest dizziness spell, my latest bout of depression, my anxiety, my bi-polar and ADHD episodes? I want to be cordial, but I feel like I'm trying to have a pity-party and I don't want to bring them down. Yes, I confess, I'm a "nice guy". :(
More than what you say its always about the attitude. I reached a point in which coming up with chit chat became tiresome, so I started being bold and honest. If someone would ask me that and Id be doing not good, I would respond somthing like “its been rough days as of late, but better days will come”. The thing is, the attitude of wanting things to be better must come from within you, and it starts not with motivation, nor inspiration, but with you actually saying that things are going to be better. In no time then you’ll actually start to believe it. If I could do it, you can as well, chin up and carry on mate
Emperor Palpatine liked this video.
Nice
Just my opinion.
Big difference between getting what you want; and taking from others when it doesn’t make you a profit.
2:24 which movie scene?
"North by Northwest"
@@sammajor2075 thank you so much🫶
👍👍👍
My perception is dark masculinity is quite different. The closest thing to a dark Madeline male would be something like Michael Keaton’s version of Bruce Wayne. You try to be social on the occasion on the surface at times. However, within your ideologies and ambitions, you are a loner. A very few may see beyond the outer layer and they see there is something deeper which you are preserving from others. People see you as you are yet they cannot connect the dots with who you are. Perhaps you want to have a public image side of yourself which is gentleman-like, however there is another side of your self which isn’t quite devious however you’d rather prefer for people to not get into your business, for one reason or another. It is also kind of a mob approach. They want to be seen as classy yet elegant individuals that are seen as philanthropists. However, they are only attempting to hide their true nature of their business. Dark masculinity can be applied to both the good and the bad.
Jordan Peterson said it well.
"You've got to be a monster and control it. Be in control."
Be a gentleman...as I call it, "Masculine Courtesy".
Be at peace in yourself...and know your inner warrior.
Ah, Jordan Peterson - someone who seems to have some genuinely helpful insight for young men, yet comes with all this ugly and divisive political baggage that often overshadows those more positive attributes
jordan peterson is a crybaby. whether it’s about pronouns, apple cider or steak and cartoons, the man is a complete mess. literally always crying.
don’t idolize this buffoon
There’s that quote that says it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.
Mr Gent Z please make a video discussing Light Masculinity
What I took from this is that the light side might be those things we more often associate with the classic gentleman - patients, grace, civility, chivalry, politeness, etc.
@@pensivepenguin3000definitely true, but all the more reason it needs to be covered is because of how badly our society today lacks it.
There’s a difference between being a good man and being good at being a man
Certainly and if we are to hold the definitions at their most true the former is the best option a hundred times out of ten
That dog comparison was made by a person who has never met a german shepherd.
Hi, I wonder how you meant by that?
@mtlicq A German Shepherd is the kind of dog that cat mama would let take care of her kittens. If you want a dog to symbolise something a tad darker, pick the rottweiler. It's intelligent, growls rather than barks and you really, really don't want to get on it's bad side.
@@sixtenjohansson4246 ok Thanks,
I see *your* meaning now. G.shepherds are very kind and gentle to family, and understanding of who are friends, very true, but they are also very discerning, and powerful and have potential of defending with tremendous might and voracity, which is what Gent Z was talking about, strength under control. Decency to care gently, and still have potential to annihilate an offender / burglar, violent person, and with intelligence to know the difference.
Forget this whole “dark masculinity” get your lives right with God and everything will workout for you. Whether you think it or not. Christ is King. God bless.
The tips are great, but the DJI device is distracting. May you please buy a lapel mic, so that you can put the DJI mic in your pocket inside the jacket. This will keep your outfit neat.
Very good topic, but to be honest, that second hand Ralph Lauren tie has wore out its welcome, and the jacket's top pocket look empty without a pocket square.
When you compare the amount of effort required to put together a video like this with the amount of effort required to leave some lazy, half baked outfit criticism in the comments, I’d say one carry significantly more weight than the other
@@pensivepenguin3000 Yes, and the same can be said when you compare the amount of effort required to make my comment in relation to yours, as my comment wasn't lazy but required some research, with the well-meant intention of being appreciate and encouraging with a touch of humour.
Wrong. Pocket square would not work with that outfit.
@@ronaldgmaster5782 😂
This channel has taken a wrong turn
It's all abt Genetics & height, Sadly...
That’s completely untrue and I hope you take the time to watch this video so you learn otherwise
@@Gent.Z Women won’t be attracted to u, especially if she surrounded with lotta 'black pill' guys ,like she dgaf abt ur darkness or mindset at first impression
That has nothing to do with this video. Stop being a blackpilled incel; it’s cringe.
@@Gent.Z U hv 'PSL god' face & u kinda hv good experience with women cz of ur hunter eyes & blond hair or whatever... doesn't mean that we all hv same experience..
One must try.
First , stupid request but pin 📌 please
This is a very childish and cringy video