10 Things EVERY MAN Should Own In 2020 [0:00:00]
In today’s video, gents, we’re talking about the things that every man needs to own
in 2020. [Music]
So, the first item on this list is going to surprise you because it’s not something
you can buy, it’s not something that somebody can give to you, it’s not something that
anyone can take away without your permission. What am I talking about? A vision for your
future. A big vision, a grand vision. Gentlemen, what I’m talking about here is
we’re going through dark times and you need to have a light at the end of the tunnel.
Because even if it’s faint even if it’s far off, when you see that light, what does
it tell you? Which direction to go and you can see yourself making progress.
There’s a lot going on in the world, guys. I know many of you guys are going through
some incredibly tough times. You’ve got to own a vision. I want you to put together
a vision board. We need to have direction. We need to have a bigger goal. And you own
this, nobody can take it from you. It may get dark and you may wait six months,
a year from now, two years from now, but have that direction of the home you’re going
to buy, where you’re going to be with that new job. You’re going to transform your
career. You’re going to take this opportunity to pivot and go into an entirely different
industry and finally start your company, get your nonprofit off the ground. I don’t know
what your dream and vision is, but you do and don’t let anyone take it away. Own it.
Next up on my list, every man should own books that he reads again and again. Books that
motivate them, books that actually he wants to give to people because they’re going
to inspire. Books that actually go back and take from ancient wisdom, so that he knows
he’s not alone. That, yes, he’s going through struggle now, but, hey, people have
gone through it before. Books that speak to him maybe as a business owner that lay out,
hey, there is a process, there are systems for you to succeed.
Next up on the list, noise-cancelling headphones. So, you’re going to be inside quite a bit
probably with other people. That’s a great thing except when you want to jam out listen
to your favorite tunes. Me, I want to go back to the 1990s, 1980s listen to Pearl Jam, listen
to, yeah, Flock of Seagulls. Thing is, my wife isn’t a big fan of that
music, so I can’t really turn up the radio. But, what I can do is to jam out listen to
my tunes getting the dishes done, doing chores around the house. Yeah, this is my guilty
pleasure. Now, all the items I’m going to be talking
about in today’s video, I’m going to link to down in the description. But when you’re
grabbing one of these items, don’t you want to get the best deal? Don’t you want to
make sure that they’ve got it in your size that they’ve got your favorite color that
they have it in stock? Well, gents, that’s what Shoptagr, the sponsor
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Now, as you’re shopping just tag items and then organize them into wish list. The best
part about all of this is it’s so easy because if an item is not on sale, if it’s not in
stock, if it’s not in your size, not in the color you want, well, guess what? You
set the notification up, so when it is at the sale point you want, when it is in stock,
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buying things online. Next up, gents, I’ve got a jump start and
tire inflator. I keep this in my wife’s van and I can tell you that this has saved
our butts numerous times. So, my wife likes to leave the lights on. Actually, it’s the
kids, they leave the lights on inside the van. She doesn’t check the tires very often.
We have been on the road and all of a sudden, oh, the tires seem like it’s going flat.
Oh, all of a sudden we’ve got a dead battery because someone left the lights on. This has
saved us so many times. I know you can put jump cables on there, but you got to rely
on somebody else. What I love about this is actually we can use this battery, we recharge
it all the time. You could also use it to charge up electronic devices. This is just
such a functional tool, every man should own one – and woman.
Oh, if you need some large you got a full size truck, I highly recommend this one right
here. I keep this one in my vehicle. Next up on the list, a basic tool set. Now,
I know some of you tool snubs are going to say, “Antonio, why would you recommend a
kit like this? The quality of the tool is not that great.” I agree, but here’s the
thing is that you need to start somewhere and what I love about these kits is they keep
everything organized, you can put it away until you need it.
And, let’s not forget our power tools. I think every man should at least own a drill.
I also love my Sawzall. I’ve got a wide variety of different power tools, but I want
to hear from you guys down in the comments what would you recommend to a guy just starting
off. Next up on the list, a pocket knife or a multi-tool.
When you start to carry a blade, you find all of these different situations in which,
well, these are incredibly useful. All of a sudden, yeah, you need Amazon package to
open up, boom! You’ve got the blade for it.
[0:05:00] Seriously, and I know maybe the power tools
maybe the tool sets that are not in your future, but a multi-tool like this has so many different
functions. That’s why I love them, in a pinch they can get the job done.
Now, initially I was going to put running shoes on this list because I do think a man
needs to work on his cardio, he needs to take care of his heart. But, instead I want to
throw on here jump rope. Yes, jump rope. Does anyone out there jump rope? I know I
have started this. My son is a big jump roper. We’re using all different types of weighted
jump ropes and I am amazed at the cardio workout you can get in a very small confined space.
And I think that’s key. For a lot of us, hey, it’s going to be difficult to get out
of our apartment, it’s going to be hard to go hit the trail go running when there’s
people all around. But guess what? In your apartment, in a cramped
small space, you can jump rope. This is amazing exercise, again, that you can do in a confined
space. The only thing, if you got someone living below you, yeah, you may make a bit
of noise. Now, this next one, I don’t know why guys
don’t do this sooner, but you need to invest in a good mattress, sheets, blankets, and
pillow. Here’s the thing. You spend one-third of your life sleeping and for a lot of you,
you’re not getting a good night’s sleep. You’re worried, you just got too much on
your mind. Guys, you want to be able to crawl into your
bed and not only get a good night’s sleep, but actually enjoy the time you’re sleeping,
sleep better because guess what? That’s going to boost your health, your immune system
when you actually can get rest and sleep through the night.
One of the things I did is I found the right pillow. So, I realized I sleep on my back
and therefore, I need a think pillow. I didn’t know that there were different types of pillows
and my wife occasionally – she has this really big, she’s Ukrainian, have these
huge pillows and that’s not for me. I’ve got a pillow that I laid right back and I
breathe easier and I sleep a lot better. Also, my mattress, I invested a lot of money
in a mattress over a decade ago. I now I probably need a new one, but here’s the deal is this
mattress is still incredibly comfortable, it’s large and I can lay and I can sleep
incredibly well. In addition, I’ve got nice comforters, I’ve got great sheets. The point
is when I go to bed, I’m excited, I feel great in bed and I get a good night’s rest.
So, I think every man needs to own an electric toothbrush. Why? Because this makes brushing
so much easier and better. Here’s the deal. It may be a while until you can get to the
dentist. You don’t want to go see the dentist after an extended time and then say, “Oh,
my gosh, you’ve now got all these cavities, you’ve got all these plaque, you actually
have gingivitis, you’ve got gum disease.” I know, that happened to me and ever since
I’ve been using an electric toothbrush, my dentist again and again because I have
to go to the dentist now every three months, they’ve been saying, “Wow! You do a great
job. Whatever toothbrush you’re using, continue to use it because you don’t have near the
plaque buildup you used to have.” All right, gents. So now, let’s talk style.
This is a style channel. Every man should own an outfit that makes them feel like a
million bucks. I don’t know what it is for you. Maybe it’s a suit, maybe you’re a
classically-styled guy, maybe you’re a street-styled guy. I don’t know, maybe you’re casual,
maybe t-shirt and jeans and some nice shoes actually define you because you thought through
you go with that that black shirt with those dark-colored jeans with that leather jacket.
Whatever it is, guys, find a look that works for you and rock it and make sure that you’ve
got that, so when you’re ready to go out when you’re ready to get on that video conference,
all of a sudden you put that on and you feel like a million bucks. Everyone’s got their
unique identity their unique style. Find yours and own it.
But, what if you want to chill especially if you’re working from home? Guys, I highly
recommend you got a pair of pajamas or a nice robe. Why? Because it’s about a mindset
shift. If you’re working from home, you’re staying at home quite a bit. You’re dressing
nice let’s say during the day because you’ve got some meetings, you want to feel and you
want to set the tone I am here at work. But, earlier on, later in the evening, in
the day, you want something to change into because what we wear does have an effect on
our mindset, so when you put on that nice robe when you put on those PJs, all of a sudden
you’re in a relax mode, you’re more laid back. You shut down that computer you pack
it away because you are now just simply going to enjoy the evening.
Now, if you’re a long time subscriber of Real Men Real Style, this next one is no surprise,
man boxes. What am I talking about? Watch boxes, sunglass boxes, boxes for I don’t
know your grooming gear. Yes, a Dopp kit is technically a box to hold everything.
Why do I love these boxes? Well, the shoeshine box whenever I want to shine my shoes, guess
what? It’s functional, so I can actually put my foot up here, I can put the towel in
there and I can shine. But, also holds the gear and I can find when I need it. That’s
what I love about organization boxes. You buy some nice ones, they look good when you
put them on display and they’re functional as you’re able to find what you’re looking
for when you need it. And speaking of watch boxes, every man should
own a nice watch. There’s something about wearing a watch. When you find a watch that
you love, it’s not just about telling the time, it’s about your relationship with
time. So, what did I miss? What would you have added
to the list? 50 gallons of water? A Shadow Systems MR918? A tomahawk? Guys, I want to
hear from you down in the comments, let me know.
So, what video to watch next? Well, guys, if you’re going to buy anything online,
you want to check out this video. I made it awhile back, but I give you all my tips and
tricks to save money when shopping online. Very useful video, go check it out.
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