Jonathan Catherman - The Manual to Manhood. How to Cook the Perfect Steak, Change a Tire, Impress a Girl & 97 Other Skills...

W elcome to manhood. Well... almost. This coming-of-age stage in your life is guaranteed to introduce many highly anticipated opportunities youve been looking forward to. And much of what you are about to experience will put your manhood to the testdaily.

Speaking man-to-man, I can tell you that every guy wants the same two things. Do you know what they are? Before you laugh and say women and food, try thinking a bit differently. Heres the deal. At his core every man wants to gain respect and avoid embarrassment. The best of men know how to do both. And yes, learning to do each will benefit you, your relationships, and your BBQ skills.

Only you know how you got your hands on this manual. Maybe your mom gave it to you hoping it would teach you how to start shaving, grilling, or dating. Or maybe you picked it up yourself to avoid having your mom try to teach you to shave, show you how to grill, or put you through the embarrassment of her introducing you to a girl she thinks is perfect for you. Whatever the reason, remember this. Becoming a man requires practiceand despite what some people say, practice doesnt make perfect. Practice does make better, and you will become a better man for practicing what is captured on the pages of this Manual to Manhood .

First things first: take what you read in this book like a man. Start by not assuming you already know how to do everything. World-class experts were consulted about the best ways to do this stuff, and they were quick to admit that their way works but may not be the only way. You may know a different way to light a charcoal grill or iron a shirt. Good. Every man needs to develop his own style. No matter what your level of independence is, everybody needs to practice the life skills in this bookand for many readers, this will be an introduction to what every guy should learn and master.

Second, remember that performing the tasks of life with confidence and humility is done best when paired with a mature character. The top-shelf men consulted for this book recognize that becoming a man has little to do with age, size of muscles, or if a dude can grow a mustache or not. The world is populated by lots of guys with manly hairy chests who still act like immature boys. You have to earn the transformation from boyhood to manhood. And in doing so, you mature and secure without a doubt your title of Man. There is no room for entitlement or false claims of maturity in the character of an authentic man. You have to work for it.

How a boy earns his manhood has changed over time and varies by location. Way back in the day, young Vikings joined their fathers in raiding parties. If a boy survived the raid, plundered the enemy, and shed blood, he proved himself and was from then on considered a man. On the South Pacific Island of Vanuatu, boys today still climb 100 feet up a tower, tie vines to their ankles, and dive headfirst bungee-style toward the ground. If a boys leap is timed and measured correctly, he wont hit the dirt and his tribe will call him a man. In the modern civilized world, many guys act like chugging beast-sized power drinks, eating processed meat sticks, and killing each other virtually online is the magic formula needed to win their manliness. They are wrong.

Real men live by different standards, higher standards. Real men dont believe that the kind of car they drive, how much they drink, or the number of girls they get are what make them a man. Real men know that personal maturity transforms boys into men. Maturity is a practiced skill and is best demonstrated when a man knows how to do the right thing, the right way, at the right time, for the right reason. Even when nobody is looking. Are you this kind of man? You can be.

Your coming-of-age starts with a call to practice and master the solid life skills and mature character possessed by only the best of men. Consider this book your invitation...