37 Ways to Be a Badass

Really awesone chris I loved all of it. Seems like I am reading this at the right time to let it really sink in.

Chris I am fucking speechless man. I am a relative newbie to your world. I connected through a link of another link from someplace. But I truly believe things fall into place for a reason. This post of yours hit home on so many levels for me , I don’t know where to start. I knew you were no bullshit when I hit the pic of snake plisken, dude you have my attention!
You have managed to break the politically correct kiss everyone’s ass shell off this business and you are 100% right on the money. We have all worked for a check, bought our own bs, and told clients what they want to hear to keep the peace.
All I can say is …you are right, tomorrow is going to be fucking fantastic, and I can not wait!!!
I owe you a beer my friend…..probably 3 or 4 ..
Mike

You did it once again. Another awesome post. I love your writing style. I love all of these, I need to work on Number 9 more:)

Thanks for this amazing post, it was just what I needed

I’m just about to go over it, but I skimmed through it. Really cool stuff, man. I think I’ll share it on FB right after I’m done typing.

And speakin’ ’bout typing, found a typo: “…4 out of 5 doctors recommend ChrisMcCombs.net forgetting rid…”

I think you mean, “for getting”, not “forgetting”.

Love this blog Chris!

Keep the inspirational words coming!

Xoxox C

Another fucking great post Chris.

I have never considered myself to be a badass but a majority of the things you posted are things that I have done throughout my life. Following this path has led me to some interesting jobs, situations and places.

What is interesting to me is how these things have made me successful in other countries but would have acutally held me back in the USA. I think this illustrates the direction our country has gone.

Here in Egypt, where I have worked for 4 years. Despite my full sleeve tattoos (well, one arm is done, working on the other), my disdain for wearing suits (something that higher ups are expected to do here) and my no bullshit attitude, I am a HSE director of a petrochemical country that gets invited to weddings, dinners and other social type things. I’m expected to meet with boardmembers and investors (and fuck no, I don’t wear suits for that) and at the end of the day, get the job done.

The chairman values my opinion and refusal to be a “yes man”. I have fucked up more times then I can remember, owned up to my mistakes, fixed what I could and got the fuck on with my business.

I treat everyone the way I would want my family to be treated regardless of position.

In the USA, I would have no chance of getting a position like the one I have here because in the US, I’m just not the corporate type.

I’m results oriented, they value that over here.

Ironic, I have more freedom in an Islamic country then I do in the “Land of the free”.

I think this post could be subtitled “37 rules for success”.

Great job.

Chris, great post!

I have to say #24 and #25 really resonated with me, but all in all, I love how you speak the truth brotha! Today, I’m officially a BADA$$ for reading this!

Hey Brother,

There is an old saying “when you want something bad enough, the universe conspires to give that to you.” That’s just what happened.

Good thing with you is that you have lived this so there is a real world perspective in what you are saying rather than someone just blowing gas.

Keep the awesome stuff coming.

Much respect !

Awesome post dude, I love this quote: “Instead of trying to extract value from this world, add to it in your own unique way, in a way no one else can but you, contributing massive value to people’s lives in the most impactful way you possibly can.” I really liked how you took a complete and multi-faceted approach to becoming a true badass and I think you really hit the nail on the head with this post.

You really covered everything it takes to become a really cool mother f*cker, it almost seems easy with this step by step formula you created. Very badass of you.

Love this post, Chris!! I have 6 new things to change/work on before I’m as badass as you. =)

Hey Chris,

This is my first time posting. I appreciate this list because sometimes people forget what badass is really about because we stick a dollar sign to it. My parents came from a different country and work two jobs to send money back to their home country and provide for us. We had 11 people (aunts, uncles, cousins etc.) living in a two bedroom apartment. We grew up in a ganginfested area with drive by shooting but all my five brothers never got involve. I am not saying we are perfect but my parents and others in similiar situations are badass. I have a dream of starting a fitness business and this list reminds not to look down on myself because I can make it if I focus on my passion. Thank you

Brau…Brau…Brau…Damn! Man, if or when you are in Jersey (Jersey shore) you, Zach-E, Mike Steehle and me have got to hang out. We are all within a few miles of eachother and I can’t think of a more bad-ass group of really good dudes to chill with for a bit. Brilliant stuff, brother Chris! I am sharing that shit right now…

That post is the shit Chris! you’ve been honing your skills brother, that’s a long ass post that never gets boring and leaves you wishing you had another 37 more to read. I must’ve tweeted ( I know, I can’t believe I said it either!) at least 4 passages and another pile of quotes I got so juiced reading it! You knocked it out of the fucking park this time amigo.

don’t ever stop doing what you are doing bro.

Chris,

WOW! I am impressed, bro! Amazing read and extremely inspirational! I love the concept of being nice to others is BADASS and not considered weak. This article was full of positivity and contained so many lessons to learn about life such as forgiveness, mistakes, flaws, and slaying the dragon were all such powerful concepts. I loved what your wrote about training the body, too. Thank you very much for creating such an incredible article. It was as BADASS as they come.

Simply Awesome! One of the best posts I’ve ever read and put out at a time that I needed to read it. Thanks for the post, Chris!

This might be the best “HOW TO” I’ve ever read! Thank you. I am printing it and tacking it up on my wall!

Awesome stuff as always Chris.

Hey Chris,

Things are still on the up and up. I think we both have hit some of the same rocky road paths with our ex-wives. It’s hard man. Keep your head up man. It is hard for me to do at times, but you never know.

I run my own business and a million dollar Strength & Conditioning Facility. This just rocks. I worked hard and busted my butt to get there. I just signed up 3 clients this week for a long term package and 2 short term programs.

At the same time, I lost clients too … in one door and out the other. I’m definitely at peace with it all. The bills are paid and I get to make an impact in my son’s life. That’s all that I really want.

I’ve realized that my lifestyle is not meant for my wife. We totally conflicted. Train, help others, and give back to the community. Build a legacy. I’m investing my legacy into my son.

I talked to a military guy, he is actually going to take my clients that I’m training in Brazilian jiu jitsu. He is going to just take them. I lose the money … and he isn’t even going to charge them!

But, my clients are happy. Better yet, I am happy. That gives me more hours to spend with my son and focus on training myself rather than training the others. Money is definitely not the answer to happiness.

Once I sign these clients over, I’ll have lost 6 clients this month. Money I was counting on … actually money I was settling for. I’m not even worried about the financial hardship because I set myself up for success. And that is not really a financial success. Although — I’ve definitely got it ALL lined up so that my future is secure.

I’m talking about working part time and making 100k/year …

First off, I love what I do … so it is NOT work.
Second off, I set myself up for success — Rather than going into debt (although I struggled!) I met real people and made meaningful connections with them.

Saying NO is a huge thing my friend.

Rather than say “no” beforehand. Now, I am going back and saying, “enough is enough. This ends now.”

I’m letting 6-8 clients go this month and made back that money in 3-4 new quality clients. I started with no money, a kettlebell, time, and a vision for success.

Inspiring Chris! Thanks Bro 🙂

Chris,

I love this post and your no BS approach. You cut through all political correctness and it’s refreshing. I will share this with my friends and family. Looking forward to your new book. I’ll be one of the first in line to buy it. Keep inspiring!!

Love this post. Such a great collection of thoughts you’ve touched on a few times before but in bigger, badder, bolder fashion. I’ll share this quick story that I thought of as soon as I read #1 – 10+ years ago I was driving through campus at the University I work at and this dude in front of me blew through a pedestrian crosswalk nearly clipping a couple students. It pissed me off and a few blocks later I caught up to the dude – beamed him a few times & he pulled over. I got out of my car, ready to lay into this dude verbally and physically if necessary. Now, I’m not a real physical person but I was pretty worked up and felt pretty invulnerable at the time – terribly stupid in retrospect. I get close, barking at this dude and he is cool as a cucumber, looks me dead in my eye and says “don’t be a hero”. Stopped me in my tracks. He said he was wrong, didn’t see the kids and was driving too fast – but that I needed to back off. He was a badass motherfucker just by his outward appearance and the vibe he kicked. He probably would’ve kicked my ass, easy. But he was cool about it, we spoke for a second, shook hands and we went about our ways. This wasn’t the way I saw it all going down but it has left an impression on me ever since – first, there is probably someone bigger & badder out there who will give you that fight you might be looking for so be careful what you ask for and second, be cool. No need to go crazy to make your point, as I was doing. I still speak my piece & do the right thing like #8, but under control (most of the time).

Hell yes Chris!

I’ve got a few things to work on to get my official badass membership card.

In the meantime, can you tell me where you get the Rollins quotes? Does he have a book you recommend?

Thanks 🙂

Chris,

I have Just discovered you and all your help that you provide on KBL. Let me tell you on this particular post you articulate everything that I practice or try to aspire to.

I am just a regular dude who is turning 44 this month. I love to train and I love to help people. I am testing for my NASM cert at the end of this month. My dilemma— which is very similar to many Joe Schmo’s out there— is that I have a secure job (not training related) that pays my mortgage, feeds my 2 1/2 year old boys (yes, an older Dad), and takes care of my wife, but I want to transition into a group fitness business. The challenge is making time and getting the balls to take a few chances and make a leap of faith… So your help on KBL and your inspirational words on this blog help snuff out the inner-wussy.

Keep coming with your sage advice and whether it be personal or fitness business. I for one have to remember life is fleeting. I need to slay my dragons and take bold action to get to my goals and remember my life is fleeting… I need to be a Badass or Snake Pliskin (minus the eye patch), to be the best for me which, in turn, I believe will inspire my boys to also be Badasses… Thanks.

I’ve been following your blog for about a month now, and I so grateful for your daily wake-up calls! Such great insight. Can’t wait to share! 🙂

Awesome article, so many well written posts that are pretty relevant to most people.

Another solid self-awakening article man! This is the kind of information that needs to be fed intravenously to people today, starting with young men the world over. I struggle with quite a few of these, none so often as #24, the bane of my existence. I’ve got a soul crushing job, and coma inducing workmates, but with baby number 5 on the way, it’s the hardest one to solve. I start a lot of sentences and facebook status with ” I wish I could…or Why can’t I…. and that needs to stop, I’ve at least progressed to that stage of realization. Keep the asskickings coming, hopefully others are getting just as much out of this sage guideline as I am!

One word for you my friend….PODCAST. Get it out there Man! I like what your saying and I am sure other will as well. You probably know how to get on i-tunes or sound cloud but if you need some help let me know. Great Blog.
Don

This is a killer of an article. Motivating, insightful, just BRILLIANT.

I love it…thanks

Great post man. Kas and I got a lot of “to-do’s” out of this one. For myself it’s numbers 12, 13, 16 and 28. In fact, I’m gonna go restring my guitar and get a jam session in right now. Thanks for the post bro.

Chris, The thing I love the most about you, You tell it like it IS & I’m sure you have NO trouble sleeping @ night. You Tow , Walk & Know the “line”.

Chris, yet again you hit the nail (or nails) square on the head. Going through a time in my life at present that has led to some actions and behaviours that I regret and to me being in a very dark place mentally. This has been another positive on my road back. Thanks

Stewart

Hey Chris

Good to see this site is still kicking ass!

What an awesome round up of all these nuggests we’ve discovered over the years.

It just amde me think once again of the incredible series “Conversations With God” and the main principles which sum it all up:

– We are all One
– There’s enough for us all (so don’t be afraid)
– Think, speak and act on your truth

Your presentation at Weekend With Sam in February really helped me understand these concepts even better – especially acting on your truth which you are doing 100% in this blog.

Keep em coming bro

Justin

Why does the use of guns have to portray a bad-ass image? This entirely depicts violence as a way of becoming badass. True badassness comes from attitude and not from gunpowder and bullets.

I did enjoy the rest of your content! Staying true to oneself and the world is harder than it looks, and anyone who can master this skill has to have some balls. It’s easy to get caught up in wearing masks and trying to impress the other.

I must admit. I’m impressed.

I got directed here by Kevin Ross (Muay Thai fighter) and I have to admit, this is a post i really needed to read.

bookmarked!

EXACTLY…. I MEAN EXACTLY what I needed to read, RIGHT NOW and today. Awesome write up. THANKS!

Fuck yeah mother fucker! Woot Woot! Work Hard be Awesome!

Just what I needed today…will keep to read often!!

I dig this brother, staight to the point, and honest. A lot of people will take great value in what you have listed here. # 20 ,”Dig your flaws”, stood out to me today, when I think about it, most people don’t even see the flaws I see in myself, meaning I am my own worst critic. I will reread this for some time to come, it is a good guidline to become a better version of myself. keep up the greatness, and thank you.

Wow. I can’t even find the words to express my gratitude for your post! Thank you thank you thank you! And I’m so looking forward to following your blog (and through sharing this, I hopefully will be leading a few other peeps your way). Hope you have a freakin’ amazing day.

Never read your blog, but will be reading it full time now. Straight badass is right. You hit the nail on the head so many times it’s not even funny. I’m a professional firefighter/emt, I could rename this , how to succeed in the fire service, give it to the 8 kids we just hired on Monday, and in ten years, they will be the firefighter everyone aspires to be. Hands down. Strong work son.

WOW! This is the first time I’ve read your blog (and I DON’T read blogs) and I’m already hooked. What inspiring, humorous, wonderful words to live by. Definitely looking forward to reading more of your stuff!

Thanks Chris for this. I was having a bad day, but this helped put things into perspective…keep up the good work!

Chris,
i try to incorporate all 37 each day. These are important actions that we all need to try to achieve each day. #25 hit home today as yesterday my college kid was not getting the correct advise or resolution to an issue. So I made a simple phone call and found out what he needed to do. Yes, I SHOULD not interfere in an 18 year olds world, but this was the exception to the rule. He is now on track and will be reading this copy when he logs into his email or reads the print out that is lying on his bed.

thanks for writing your blog! I love them, so real life, educating stuff. I feel I have earned my “Bad-Ass” certificate over the years. Embraced my chemo treatments with a passion and energy that made me finish without side effects, all to an open mind, hard workouts, and LIFE!

We can all live our lives this way…again thanks!!
Holly

There is SO MUCH TRUTH in this- a lot of it is stuff I’ve heard or read before, but from so many varying sources. This is awesomely condensed. I could read it every day and still get new insights from it. I know you’re not the “religious type,” but God is speaking through you and will use you in awesome ways. I’m a definite fan of the blog and will keep reading to become more of a badass. 🙂 You rock.

Chris,

That was truly amazing. It totally puts things into perspective and for that I am grateful.

Thanks,

Alexei

Awesome article man. I would love to buy you a few rounds of beers. Cheers.

Facebooked and Tweeted. Best piece i’ve read in a while! Thanks for the ass-kicking.
As I was biking around and tempted to give people an attitude, I remembered: we’re all in this together. It turned my mind around.
I think you’ll enjoy something similar that pulled me out of bed on the first morning of the year. I wanted to sleep a bit more, but the words wouldn’t let me:
http://www.nicolasmaranda.com/01.01.2013/
Keep on rockin’
N

Dude this is the best list of Life Changing things I have ever read…! Excellent Job Sir!

Absolutely brilliant.
It made me laugh out loud, nod in agreement, deeply contemplate, all in one blog!
I’ve been needing to reconnect and this hits all the right spots including getting fierce with my training, moving forward in life and keep releasing that fear! Cos the damn stuff creeps back in when you’re not looking!
With grattitude,

Loved this so much, read it three times in a row….and, of course, shared it. I will read it again, obviously. And, now, more of your writing. Thank you!

I came across this blog from a retweet.
Dude. Everything you said is perfect. I love it! It’s totally just where I am in life as well, trying to be a bad-ass, and be the best version of myself out there. Love it dude, plan on reading more that you have to offer. Keep it coming!

Powerful list and it was greatly appreciated…minus the barrage of photos with a girl or a guy yielding a gun…especially with the first photo to kick it off, it simply doesn’t flow with the rest of the post and it does nothing to re-define what a ‘bad-ass’ is beyond the average perception.
I find it far more powerful to show images of someone being a leader, a coach, a teacher, an artist creating something or images of one pushing themselves training (which I you did at times).

Hey Chris!
Really enjoyed reading this! Very encouraging and super funny! I love and agree wholeheartedly with your perspective on success ie the true badass. AND of course the glorious joy of book collecting! Amen mah brotha!! ;D I Just subscribed to your blog and look forward to reading more.

This is what I will share with my two year old son as he gets older. It pretty much encapsulates all the advice I wish I had growing up.

A friend of mine posted the link to this on her facebook page. I am so glad I clicked on it. I’ve let myself get caught up in the utter mess that life is sometimes without remembering how truly blessed I am, and how much worse off I could be. It’s funny how things work out sometimes. Someone happens to post something, you happen to click on it and it turns out being exactly what you needed. Thanks for the reminder! Kudos for responding to your comments. It was a awesome thing to see. Although I haven’t read all of them yet, I did see your need to buy a suit, good luck! It’s a knock down drag out fight but kids are worth it =) Hang in there!

Fantastic post, Chris. I got here late to the party by way of a friendofafriendofafriend kind of thing. I’d vaguely figured out a lot of this, and had a lot more pounded into my head in a more organized way. And have tried to live it for the past 35 years or so. Needless to say, it has been with varying degrees of success. So I pick it up and try again. That’s one of the advantages of being old, I guess. But I just loved the way you laid it out, brought some stuff to the fore that I hadn’t put together, etc. Thanks so much for it, I’ve passed it around to several people. I hope it sticks to somebody else too. Thanks again.

Tom

Chris- you just made me want to quit my corporate job and work for and do something for myself. I feel like I’ve kicked ass in everything I’ve done, and this makes me think about what I could do leading something myself, instead of following. My crossfit gym posted the link to your blog, and I feel like training in crossfit has all of a sudden rekindled my inner spirit and drive. My inner creativeness is suddenly awake the last month and I feel like I should Do something bigger than be a sheep in the herd before my time is up on this earth.

Thanks man!

Right on, Chris. Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to be the best version of myself that I can be.

Hmmm…I was just getting started on writing a “Ways to Turn Your Life Around” post based on my life experiences…starting high school in honors classes, getting involved with the wrong crowd/drugs at age 16, (temporary) recovery, losing over 80 pounds, becoming a trainer, breaking my neck in a motorcycle accident & losing the use of my right arm, depression, stripper girlfriend, bad break-up, more drugs, alcoholism, homelessness, and then coming back to open my own gym where I currently lead a team of 5, training some of Hawaii’s top athletes (including one very well known UFC fighter with the last name Leben), and was recently invited to speak to an exclusive entrepreneur group (min. $1,000,000 annual sales to join).

I’ve read (and bought) your stuff for a long time. It has been inspirational, and immensely helpful to say the least. I attribute much of my success (if I can call it that) to things I’ve learned from you.

BTW: I was recently in Orange on a trip to Disney, and met Corey Beasley. He said you were awesome dude, and that you weren’t far from his gym. Even though I never ran into you, it was cool to know that one of my heroes was so close by.

Now, how the fuck am I supposed to finish my little post after reading such an epic post like this?!? I think you’ve covered almost everything! Great job, brother! Keep fighting the good fight. We’re all standing beside you.

One of the best things I’ve ever read. I need it on a poster in my house 🙂

Thank you!

awesome…. didn’t realize i’ve been a bad-ass for that length of time ….. i just consider myself a decent human being…. thanx for the insights…

This is too awesome. I have no idea who you are, but congrats on having some great insight about life! My friend posted this on FB and I had to share it, too, and so far 2 other people have shared it from my post. Well done! People need to read this – a lot!

I’ll be checking out your blog again :o)

Absolutely awesome. Loved this, thank you for posting, keep up all you do!

Hey Chris, I have NO IDEA who you are, but after reading this, I look forward to reading more of your stuff. I think what you’ve written here is BRILLIANT. <– period — I am a martial arts instructor and I can't wait to share this individually with each of my students. I can't wait to go through this line by line with my wife (of 26 years), who is a BADASS herself and my two girls (25 and 21), certified badasses. You have CAPSULIZED beautifully the things that I have tried to pass on to them in a way that I could never hope to myself. I am going to cut and paste this and place it by my bedside for my own daily reflection. This is my new BIBLE. If you are ever in the SoFla area, a beer or three is on me…

Man, I want to be a badass. Great article.

Awesome post Chris and so true…great reminders to keep your mind on the present and live in the here and now! Write some more!

Great read 🙂
Three points hit home, dragon slaying, relationships and training .
I’ve been so busy with the job that feeds the kids I’ve neglected my body and she’s pissed! This read is the nudge I needed to refocus.
At one point life forced me into survival mode and my mind helped me survive by focusing only on the moment. God has blessed me and I don’t have to just survive anymore but I am so scared of stepping out of survival mode…especially where money is concerned . I’m determined to face my financial dragon.
I have neglected my relationship with the one who created me, The God Who Sees Me. I became so burned out by religious crap that I walked away from all things churchy. My relationship with God has suffered. I’m glad he hates religion too 🙂 I want to grow this relationship …. Thanks for the reminder!
Best Wishes – Cynde

great post again Chris. A lot of what you talk about we all know but by GOD do we need to be reminded & pushed, as 20th century living can be apathetic, toxic and far from creating the kind of real treasures and values you so eloquently put forward.
BIG BIG THANK you, & please continue as your work, it has a real HUMAN & profound message that hits home,
huge Thanks again
Dominic

best thing I have read in a long time!

Hello, I just wanted to let you know that your posts have reached Saudi Arabia. This is a very awesome article. I learned a lot and I was inspired a lot as well.

My favorite part was number 13. I’ve always thought that it’s my fault for not getting stuff done. I’ve always blamed myself for not getting everything done.

My to do list have always been so long and so stressful. However, reading your posts made me realize that I could only do much. I will focus on doing what’s important and try day after day to get more shit done. I’ll never feel bad for not being able to finish everything on my to do list, especially when I know that I’m actually trying.

Page bookmarked and blog tagged for following. This post absolutely spoke to me, bro. It’s an affirmation of many of the things I do well and several I need to work on. I got canned from my job a couple of weeks ago (laid off) and I’ve had a few days full of self pity. Fuck that. Getting your security blanket yanked out from underneath you can generate a lot of fear but it can also be the eye-opening motivator that propels you on to greater accomplishments. Fortunately for me, I have surrounded myself with quality people who are positive influences. It’s times like these that I’m grateful to have them to lean on and slap me in the ass when my confidence is waning.

Thank you for putting words to a solid framework for what it takes to seize the day and suck the marrow out of life.

Awesome read. Thanks….

This is the first thing I have ever read of yours, it was linked by a Farcebook ‘friend,’ and it comes with perfect timing. I really needed this and you hit all the nails on the head for me. I have some young friends who really need this and will share it with them – start off being Badass young, I say! Seriously, thank you so much for writing and sharing this, it was exactly the counsel I needed right now.

Brother, I don’t have the words for how this speaks to me! Well fucking done, getting this out into the world has already helped prolly thousands! Am digging it, and hungry for more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B65ORNrzBs

Chris- totally badass! Love “Go with your gut, it’s only right 100% of the time”…How true and wish a lot more people believed in their gut rather then the bad angel on their other shoulder, lol.

Again, totally Badass!

There is good advice here, but I’m not sure I understand the desire to be a “badass”. Why not just trying to be a good person? Anyone who wants to be cool or “badass” is narcissistic or highly insecure in my book. Be true to yourself and try to be the best version of that. That is all.

I think this is perfection and simply amazing.

Chris, there is an amazing amount of truth and wisdom here. THANK YOU for clarifying my thinking, and leading me to actually making a decision on a course of conduct that will benefit many others but perhaps come at significant cost to me. You helped me realize that, for me, for sure, the cost of NOT acting is even greater. I particularly loved the line about not needing to fear a band of crazed horseman sweeping over the village tonight. Don’t see much of that, at least here in the states, anymore! It reminds me of the great scene early in “The Searchers”, where the farmer is standing at his porch shortly after dusk, hears bird calls that are not bird calls, and realizes that he and his family are about to be attacked, and in his face you can see the profound resignation that only he and his wife can fight back, which means they can’t cover all four sides of the house at the same time, and will be dead by dawn….Keep up the great work! Jeff

I’d like to say I stumbled across your blog but I am prety sure it found me! Great stuff here! No frills no bullshit just real. I am a fan!

Chris,
Well stated and poignant. A lot of thought went into this and respect it highly. Really enjoyed the photos as well. There are photos in here that I have loved my whole life. Keep it up and I do agree with the podcast idea, I think you have a lot to say. David

Love everything on this list. It is almost like this should be our wake up message every morning. A recording to be listened to along with the read. I know I am guilty of being my worst enemy, too hard on myself..trying ways to be better to myself and those around me. Nothing makes for a better day than a smile and a laugh from someone around you.

Never seen this blog or heard of you, but that’s besides the point. Love this post and I hope that the rest are as quality as this one ( I literally put everything I was doing on hold to read its entirety, even reposted it) since I just subscribed. Everyone needs a reality check every now and than. Anyone who doesn’t take at least one thing from this is either perfect or stupid. But thanks for the great material.

Too bad I have an exam in a couple of hours an I coldn`t read everything carefully. All I can say is that you just gave me a new idea to “redecorate my walls”. 😀
Honestly, I am trying to do all these stuff for some time now, believing that it is the “right thing”, becoming a better person for others and myself….and now I`ve found them all here and seeing that someone else listed all these points, encourages me to keep my path, because I still have a long way to go and there is not much time. As you said: Life is short, isn`t it?
Thank you for sharing this with us and I hope you`ll have an awesome day, sir!

Hey Chris, just a quick one from the land downunder. I like all this. Sometimes what it means to be a ‘man’ gets so screwed up but you have nailed it on so many levels. The more people who read this and act like this the better we are all going to be. Normally I wouldn’t take the trouble to comment but it hit home. I hope my young step son gets to take this on board in his life. Very cool mate. Well done.

Hey Chris, thanks for sharing this. Quite a few things hit home with me. I know I got a lot of baggage and emotional crap to shake some people into screaming in terror. But I am gonna bookmark this and read it every time I need a reminder.

I haven’t been true to myself in a long time, and am not quite sure who I am anymore. I work the 9 – 5 job just to keep afloat. Just to keep bills paid. I enjoy writing, keep getting idea after idea from being able to remember dreams long after I’ve slept / lived them. I believe remembering and reminding myself of what you said here should help me focus enough to follow the dream of getting my creative mind published.

Thanks!!

That was a great post I am kind of happy now to be on face book to run into it. keep the good stuff coming

Hi Chris. Fantastic, Great to hear the real stuff about life that no one really admits is what we need. I think everyone is afraid to really live, too concerned about getting it…..wrong?
Few less gun pictures would be nice.

Well said, brotherman. I need to work on a few of these! Re-posted, and I’ll be following you!

thank you! just read this 3 times and could easily read it 3 more TODAY!

It’s BAD ASS!

Chris,
Just wanted to express my appreciation for your blog post. To be honest, I had no idea who you were; I was directed to this post from a link on Thriving Business.com, a website about growing your business. My story is as unique as everyone else’s. I am however, most likely a lot older than your average reader. I just received my Medicare card! I may be getting older, but I’ll never be old! I started my career as a young person as a Physical Education teacher, so I know the value of good training, and having had to modify my own exercise habits as my body has gotten older, I know the wisdom of keeping up with training. And, after a lifetime of working at various and sundry J-O-Bs in 3 different career fields, I was laid off 3 years ago, and found that I was considered “too old” for a career position. Well, being the BADASS person I am, I decided enough was enough and have been freelancing for the last 2 years. I am just now starting my own business and will be taking it offshore by the end of the year.
Your definition of Badass is such a hoot! I’m old enought to have seen the definitions of many terms change over the decades, and I really love this blog post! I am sending it to all the young people I still work with and have in my life and family. Even though it is, as I was warned, “a little hard edged” and the language is not something I use, I do appreciate the difference in culture. Back in the old days ( tongue firmly planted in cheek), most people were raised to live by your Badass principles, and they weren’t really news to anyone; it’s just how most people lived. In this “Brave New World” we live in, it’s good to see someone like yourself has undertaken the challenge to teach young people the truths of a much older generation, in the language, and with examples, they understand from their lives. I applaund you! You are truly BADASS!!!