If you think status and value are just handed out like participation trophies, you’re dead wrong. In this world, you’ve got to earn your stripes. No one’s going to give you a damn thing just because you exist.
If you want to be respected, if you want to be seen as a man of status and value, then pay attention, because these seven things are what will set you apart from the rest of the pack.
1. Your Wealth: Let’s cut the bullshit—money talks, and it talks loud. The more money you have, the more options you have. Wealth isn’t just about buying flashy cars or big houses; it’s about having the freedom to do what you want, when you want, without anyone telling you otherwise. It’s about being able to provide, protect, and lead without fear of financial ruin. If your bank account is empty, so is your status. Get your money right, and the world will start treating you differently.
2. Your Discipline: Discipline is the backbone of every successful man. It’s the ability to say no to the distractions that pull other men off course. It’s the power to stick to your goals, to wake up early, to work out, to grind every day even when you don’t feel like it.
Without discipline, you’re just another guy who talks big but never delivers. Discipline is what separates the men from the boys. It’s what builds empires while others are too busy making excuses.
3. Your Reputation: Your name is your most valuable asset. It takes years to build and seconds to destroy. Every decision you make, every word you speak, every action you take contributes to your reputation. Are you a man of your word? Do you follow through on your promises? Do people know they can trust you? If your reputation is solid, you’re golden. But if you’re known as a liar, a cheat, or a coward, you’re done. Guard your reputation with your life because once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.
4. Your Network: Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future. The people you surround yourself with will either elevate you or drag you down. If you’re rolling with losers, guess what?
You’re going to be a loser too. But if you’re networking with winners, with people who push you to be better, who challenge you to step up your game, then you’re on the path to greatness. Your network is your net worth. Build it wisely, and it will pay off in ways you can’t even imagine.
5. Your Physical Fitness: Let’s face it—no one respects a man who doesn’t respect his own body. If you’re out of shape, if you’re weak, if you look like you can’t even lift your own weight, no one’s going to take you seriously.
Your physical fitness is a reflection of your mental toughness, your discipline, and your commitment to excellence. It’s about more than just looking good; it’s about being strong, resilient, and ready for whatever life throws at you. Get in the gym, take care of your health, and watch how people start treating you with the respect you deserve.
6. Your Knowledge: An ignorant man is a powerless man. If you’re not constantly learning, constantly improving, constantly seeking out new knowledge, then you’re falling behind.
The world is moving fast, and if you don’t keep up, you’re going to get left in the dust. Knowledge is power, and the more you know, the more valuable you become. Read books, take courses, learn from those who have already achieved what you want. Never stop growing, and you’ll never stop rising.
7. Your Emotional Control: A man who can’t control his emotions is a ticking time bomb. Anger, jealousy, fear—these are the things that destroy men from the inside out. If you let your emotions rule you, you’re going to make bad decisions, you’re going to alienate people, and you’re going to lose everything you’ve worked for.
Emotional control is the mark of a true alpha. It’s the ability to stay calm under pressure, to think rationally even when the world is falling apart around you. Master your emotions, and you’ll master your life.
There you have it. Seven things that give a man his status and value. If you want to be a king, then you’ve got to build your kingdom on these foundations. There are no shortcuts, no easy paths.
But if you’re willing to put in the work, to grind, to fight for your place at the top, then nothing can stop you. So, what are you waiting for? Get to work and claim your status as an alpha male.
