Hey everyone,
and welcome to TopThink. Today, we will learn about ten skills that make you a dangerous man.
Now, let’s begin. Renowned martial artist Bruce Lee
once said, “the most dangerous man is the one who listens, thinks, and observes.” In this context,
a dangerous man - someone with real potential to grow, compete, and thrive – is a patient
listener and acute observer who approaches the world with an open mind and a courageous spirit.
This definition may clash with your understanding of dangerous men in our society. Oftentimes,
we idolize men who think with their fists and flaunt their masculinity. These men are loud
and opinionated, aggressive and egotistical, but all of these selfish traits are evidence,
not of confidence and courage, but fear and insecurity. A man who has nothing to fear does not
need to lash out and attack or intimate others. Of course, most men never realize the role that
fear plays in their lives, rarely ever doing the one thing that makes a man truly dangerous.
They fail to step back and gain perspective on themselves, their environment, and the choices
they make every day. When you find perspective, and discover your weaknesses, you might realize
just how much fear affects your decisions and your lifestyle. You might also realize how little you
know about the world, or how badly you’ve been treating the people around you. You may think of
yourself as strong and intimidating. You may even be successful and accomplished. But the simple
fact is there’s nothing dangerous about you. Remember, when we use the word dangerous,
we’re talking about people like Bruce Lee who dedicated their lives to self-improvement,
discipline, and reflection. These are the men who made a difference in the world,
men who are respected and remembered, years after they’re gone. Why? Because, unlike most men,
they developed a handful of essential skills that gave them the tools to reach greater heights.
We’re not talking about technical skills, like building a table or unclogging a sink. Instead,
we’re exploring what are known as soft skills – essential traits that make you dangerous in
all fields, disciplines, and environments. If you can learn even a couple of these skills,
you can become a truly dangerous man. 1. An Abundance Mindset
A dangerous man doesn’t rely on any one thing to make him happy. He doesn’t cling to jobs
or relationships as if they’re the only opportunities he’ll ever have. Instead,
he maintains what we call an “abundance mindset.” He operates as if there is no
shortage of opportunities in his life and thus has the freedom to pursue the best possible option.
For example, let’s say you’re working at an office job that makes you unhappy. Some people
may cling to that job for years, fearful they’ll never find something as stable or comfortable.
On the other hand, someone with an abundance mindset doesn’t hesitate to move on. Why?
Because they’re not afraid of scarcity. To any dangerous man, the world is full of opportunities,
as long as you’re willing to pursue them. 2. Situational Awareness
Are you constantly aware of your surroundings? In every environment,
from workplaces to social settings, a dangerous man pays attention to what is happening in the
world around him. While some people keep their eyes glued to the floor, he keeps
his eyes up and his head on a swivel, thereby protecting himself from surprises of any variety.
Situation awareness allows you to consistently stay two steps ahead of the competition. No
one will ever catch you off guard. No one will ever throw you into a panic.
If you learn to be situationally aware at all times, you can and will be prepared for anything.
3. The Learning Process
Many men are only interested in doing what they know. They avoid everything unfamiliar and
restrict themselves to a handful of comfortable activities. On the other hand, a dangerous man is
a master of learning and trying new things. He is willing to do things that are new and
unfamiliar because he has the confidence to build his expertise from the bottom up. He isn’t afraid
to make mistakes or experience failure, because each of those failures makes him stronger.
If you want to be a dangerous man, you need to master the learning process. Be a student long
before you try to be a teacher. Be an amateur even if some people might call you an expert. Because
the truth is… the most dangerous men always start from the bottom and work their way to the top.
4. Physical Discipline Many of the most dangerous men are strong
and highly athletic, people who have trained for years in physical disciplines like martial arts.
However, it’s not your physical prowess that makes a man dangerous; it’s the lessons you
learn while developing your physical form. Improving your body teaches you to overcome
obstacles, achieve personal bests, and finally defeat your own bad habits. Every hour you spend
running, lifting, or otherwise challenging your body is an hour dedicated to personal
growth and improvement. If you develop your body with care and intention, you can learn to
master your impulses and channel your strength, giving you the power to achieve more than ever.
5. Insightful Observations We think of dangerous men as
confident and successful; however, much of their success comes from their powers of observation.
A dangerous man is an insightful observer. He pays attention to his environment, community,
and social trends. He’s interested in and curious about everything,
and it’s from that curiosity that he gathers invaluable insights about the world around him.
If you want to be a dangerous man, get in the habit of observing your reality.
As you look and listen, pay attention to lessons you can incorporate into your own
life. Because a dangerous man is always searching for ways to learn and improve.
6. Welcoming Fulfillment If you want to become a
confident and dangerous man, you need to do something so many men fail to do. You
need to set yourself up for success by welcoming happiness and fulfillment into your life. Instead
of boxing yourself into smaller bubbles and narrow definitions, try to expand your horizons with all
kinds of experiences you never expected to have. Any man who is courageous enough to live freely
and openly is the kind of man we should all respect and admire. Because he understands how
to find happiness and satisfaction in this life. He doesn’t stubbornly cling to ideas
or guard his ambitions. A really dangerous man is open to everything. He welcomes any kind of
fulfillment into his life with open arms because no one truly understands what life has in store.
7. The Social Fortress On your path toward success and satisfaction,
you will encounter people who want to bring you down, people who don’t see your vision or
appreciate what you bring to the table. When that happens, you must know how to defend yourself,
your relationships, and your goals. I’m not talking about physical defenses,
though that can be a valuable skill too. In this case, I’m talking about social
defenses. A dangerous man defends himself from threats to his job, his environment,
and his relationships. How? By surrounding himself with strong and stable connections.
Every dangerous man cultivates deep, loyal friendships, nurtured through
trust and integrity. Not only does this network provide support in times of need,
but it also gives him the confidence to take risks, make mistakes, and break out of his comfort
zone. With a fortress behind you, you don’t need the approval of others. You don’t need to worry
whether people are going to like you. As long as your fortress is strong, you have all the support
you need to become a dangerous man. 8. Selfless Understanding
A dangerous man knows one important fact above else. He is not the only
person in the world that matters. Unlike many people, who are self-centered and arrogant,
a dangerous man takes the time to understand other people. He has a strong grasp of human nature and
pays close attention to subtle changes in their behavior. He notices body language,
emotional cues, and facial expressions. He searches for the meaning behind people’s actions,
and practices empathy to understand their point of view. In other words, a dangerous man understands
the ideas and feelings of others, because he genuinely cares about more than himself.
9. The High Road We often mistake the most dangerous people
for over-confident bully-type personalities, who abuse their strength to hurt or intimidate others.
People like this do exist, but they’re anything but confident, wise, or respectable. Most of the
time, they’re deeply insecure to the point of punishing others for their personal failures.
Unfortunately, not many people are strong or courageous enough to stand up for themselves.
But a truly dangerous man never lets these bullies get the best of him. That means
never stooping to their level. A dangerous man avoids violence and oppression at all costs,
seeking peace and compromise whenever possible. He is calm in the face of aggression because the
strongest men always take the high road. 10. Concise Communication
A dangerous man is a good communicator. He knows how to express his ideas clearly and concisely and
doesn’t hesitate to explore his honest feelings. Moreover, he is never ashamed of what he thinks or
feels. He puts himself out there with confidence, knowing full well that other people may not accept
what he has to say. But most of the time, his confidence sways others onto his side.
If you want to become a dangerous man, practice communicating what you want, think, and feel.
Be direct. Be clear and concise. Soon, people will start listening to what you have to say,
and that makes you more dangerous than you think. Thank you for watching TopThink and be
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