Things a man should do in his lifetime

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Learn a foreign language. It’s not a matter of money or skills; if you know Serbian, you can go and comfort the frightened Slavic women after NATO missiles hit Yugoslavia. Protect the weak. If a man’s strength is demonstrated in a morally recognized setting within society, he will become a man regarded as legitimate. Dating older women. The mature charm of women is not only what makes them more feminine, but it also makes the men who are with them act more like men. Without experiencing their care and encouragement, a little woman’s coquetry is nothing but a domestic milk candy. Share your true thoughts with a close friend. There are not many opportunities in a man’s life to truly express his feelings; such selfish and extreme thoughts are something that no one other than friends is willing to hear. Run for public office. Trying to hide who you are in front of the public, saying fancy words, and striving to make everyone believe that you like them is indeed an interesting experience, but don’t take it seriously. Save a life. Apart from being a parent, the only way you can give someone another chance at life is by saving their life. (World travel, except for doctors; that’s what they’re supposed to do.) The world is truly wonderful; you don’t realize it until you see it. The hula skirts worn by Hawaiian girls are vastly different from the raincoats used in our hometown. Unplug the TV for a month; even if you don’t aim to become a sophisticated person, taking time away from the TV at appropriate moments will surely make your life more genuine. Saying you’ve never taken risks or conquered nature is probably a way of saying you’re not a man. Write a simple memoir of self-appreciation; don’t say your experiences are too simple – the carpets in the British Museum are the traces of your footsteps as you walk around, and you are now sitting in the chair that Marx once sat in. To tell you the truth, if you don’t appreciate yourself, don’t expect others to appreciate you. Read a book that your wife has just put down and discuss its plot with her. A wife’s requests are generally not told to you directly; if she happens to be reading a romance novel, you must pay attention. Work tirelessly for delicious food. Desiring good food is nothing shameful; it’s only embarrassing if, after a day of work, you can only afford to eat one McDonald’s hamburger! Imitate a rock singer to see if you can please the fans. Regardless of whether it’s vulgar or elegant, if your charm isn’t evident even when imitating, it’s necessary for you to find a place to improve yourself. There have been cases of people being fired and changing jobs. You don’t know how to kick someone unless you’ve been kicked yourself. Do a profitable business and enjoy the joy of success. Always living a frugal life, always taking advantage of friends’ fancy dinners – why not use your own brain to make things nice for yourself as well? Buy stocks that others don’t see as promising, and hold onto them, but definitely don’t forget about them. It’s not right to take shortcuts in everything; occasionally placing an unconventional order might be a sign of foresight. Replace the large 29-inch TV with a small 14-inch color TV at most. *Frequently dyeing hair and changing hairstyles. Unchanged hair can easily give the impression that you have a rigid and inflexible mind; changing your hairstyle is simply a way to give yourself a fresh look. Shave your head and grow a beard. Having never been a labor reform prisoner or a director, one has to experience that fierce feeling at some point. After living anonymously in a desolate area for some time, in anonymity, you might come to understand that there is a big difference between being alive and having lived. Write a poem. A man who has learned to write love poems during his most romantic moments might consider spending a night under the bright moonlight, standing beside a big tree, and then writing down the first words and phrases that come to mind in two lines. Wear a black suit in public and see how the people around you react. Since it’s not a funeral, there’s no need to be too nervous. If the people around you look at you with excessive affection, you can give them a sad look for a few minutes. Stitch a button once. Who still remembers the song about the little sewing kit? If sewing a button is as difficult for you as creating a brand-new computer language, how can you expect to handle business affairs with ease? Learn to fish. Without patience, there can be no gains; the time wasted waiting is never longer than the time you spend idling. Fast for a week. What does hunger feel like? YSL’s fasting period isn’t long enough; after seven days, you’ll be much more alert and also much thinner. Pursue the lifestyle that suits oneself best. If anyone forces you to act like an upper-class person, beat them up; but a monthly income of 3,000 yuan is enough for you to choose a lifestyle that suits you and reflects your taste. Even if you gain weight, stay relaxed and at ease. Don’t rush into losing weight; it’s a rare opportunity in life to indulge a bit – enjoy the comfort for now. Living on the streets, eating and sleeping in the open air. Have you given money to beggars? Try doing it on your own; half a day will be enough to make you suffer. Stay silent for a week – and don’t say you’re someone who’s used to staying quiet. If you don’t speak for a week, you’ll notice many things you had never paid attention to before, and you’ll realize just how important communication is for people. Get married and settle down. Thirty, forty, fifty, or even sixty isn’t too late; as long as you get married, everything in and around the city can still be done according to your own wishes. Lost something. There’s no need to be so meticulous all the time; no one will give you a medal for not losing anything. It is only when you lose something that you realize what is important to you. Set a family record. Everyone wants to become famous throughout the world, yet they overlook the records that need to be broken right around them. The husband who does the most dishwashing at home seems more attractive in his wife’s eyes than Mack from the Titanic. Keep your eyes fixed on the criminal. Convey your courage and strength to them through your gaze, and let evil vanish from before your eyes. Cross the security line and charge forward bravely, being careful to find a way to retreat. Get married and have children. To keep one’s life going, to provide a pathway for the fatherly love within to flow. Try surfing. Is fighting against the wind too risky? It’s a good idea. Buy a guitar and learn to play songs. Playing the guitar is the simplest way to get started with music; it allows you to play pop songs within a month, without even needing to learn musical notation. Give the honor to someone else. Don’t keep all the good things to yourself; holding too many gold bars won’t crush you. Hold onto power. It doesn’t seem too good, but having rights makes it easier to do good things than not having any rights at all. Blaming innocent bystanders and then accepting criticism is simply meant to seek scolding. Learn to sing. Being tone-deaf doesn’t stop you from singing songs like \"Ao Bao Xiang Hui\"; people like you, and that’s why it’s said that your singing sounds worse than crying. Guess riddles with a 5-year-old child. *At what exact point does intelligence surpass that of children? You’re likely to guess fewer answers correct than children would in these 10 riddles. Overdraw the credit card and pay it off immediately. Do you know why I’ve never tried the overdraft feature of credit cards? Build your own house or design rooms. Birds’ nests and beasts’ dens are all the product of their own efforts; yet humans never get the chance to build their own nest. Say some nonsense, but don’t* take it for granted. Speaking readily about minor matters shows quick thinking, but talking carelessly about major issues is somewhat irresponsible. Participate in physical labor. Working hard all day will guarantee that you won’t suffer from insomnia for a whole night. Learn to indulge yourself. If it’s one’s own achievement, one should be proud of it. Praise friends and colleagues. At the very least, they are people you know; if they have no merits, you probably aren’t much better either. Why not praise them in a realistic manner? Record a video to see what you look like on TV. I often feel like I’m carefree and unrestrained, but on screen I seem like an idiot. It’s better to fix my flaws now rather than regret it in the future. Sleep in the boss’s room with colleagues. If you can’t be the boss, at least have some fun in the boss’s room first. Change careers at any time. Staying in one industry forever will only make you an old-timer in it, while changing careers regularly allows you to always have the appearance of a newcomer. Change the baby’s diaper. It doesn’t matter if it’s not your child; the important thing is to realize just how difficult it is to raise a child. Get in touch with friends you haven’t seen in years. Relationships grow more valuable over time; the value of old friends lies in sharing reflections on each other’s changes. Call those who have misunderstood you and express your apologies and regret. Even if he is in the wrong, there’s no need for you to hold your ground; admitting fault doesn’t mean one is weak – what matters is improving the relationship. Bomb – refusing to pay for disgusting and nauseating food. Spending money is not about inviting trouble; exercising one’s right to consume is also a way to urge for improvement. If the staff is not providing proper service, one can simply scoff at them; they should do everything that is required of them, and nothing more should be expected from them. You don’t need a guidebook when traveling abroad. Believing what’s written in the guidebook will only prevent you from getting lost; only exploring at will can be considered true traveling. Be a millionaire. No one will give up an opportunity when they have it; thinking about it is pointless if there’s no opportunity. Having a piece of clothing and shoes made in accordance with customs and traditions. It’s just a set of robes or a brocade jacket, along with a pair of cloth shoes with layered soles. Having a nice suit and a pair of well-made leather shoes. Prepare 10,000 yuan first; otherwise, wait and see. Apply for a patent on an invention immediately. Even adding a hook to the arms of glasses can be patented; if you don’t act quickly with your invention, Bill Gates won’t care about your sense of pride. Donate to charity. Whether it’s genuine or not isn’t too much to ask; as for whether the benefits are sufficient, that’s hard to say. Be a coach. For those humans who are prone to acting as teachers and lack appropriate channels to vent their tendencies, becoming a coach might be a good option. Choose a piece of music to be played at your own funeral. Live with dignity; don’t leave in a mess. Buy a hat that suits your status. Apart from color, style is the most important criterion. Pull a prank. Kill people, make yourself laugh – otherwise don’t do it. Help strangers. Make a genuine, purposeless sacrifice without expecting anything in return. Be kind to neighbors and friends. No one has put up with your bad temper and unreasonable demands; if you want to be beaten for no reason someday, then go ahead and be rude. Do the work according to your capabilities. Being a slave to anything or anyone includes being a slave to one’s own work; appropriate and moderate standards will enable you to live a fulfilling life without suffering.