Abby Normal's Wisdom

The Compleat Follow Through Man

    Have you ever wondered if you can truly take a man for his word? Chances are in this day and age that his mouth is moving, but nothing is coming out. You know the guy I’m referring to…the one who is constantly talking, but never actually accomplishing anything. He loves to brag and boast about his achievements but you can never quite catch him in the act of doing anything. Well, it’s time to become a follow through man. No one wants to be around a boy who constantly makes promises and never owns up to his vows. Stop running your mouth and get your arse in gear! If you say you’re going to help your buddy build fence or fix the truck…then get your gloves on and go to work…don’t leave him out there on his own. If you promised to meet your lady at her favorite restaurant for dinner at a certain time…set your alarm and show up a few minutes early. One of my biggest pet peeves is sitting around waiting on people! How rude! Believe me, my time is important too. Stop flapping your jaw and get it done. If you are unable to follow through in your personal life, then you can kiss that job of yours goodbye. Not many employers tolerate someone who can’t perform. Expect to be replaced quickly. It wasn’t that long ago when people would tell you they were going to do something and it would get done. Now, you may find yourself waiting around on people to do something at their convenience. That is the definition of total rudeness and disrespect to those who find themselves waiting on you. Not appropriate social etiquette in my book! How will you ever be able to run your own business when you have people expecting you to do what you say you will do? You must be able to follow through with your work and your intentions. Otherwise, someone else gets the business. So, before you decide to open that mouth of yours and make plans, remember that people count on that promise you made, so follow through with your actions. Don’t let them down. Your pride, honor, and respect ride on the simple fact that you can follow through with promises you make. If you say it, then be prepared to do it!

2012 Compleat Man Challenge. With the New Year comes the opportunity for a new you, but now that it’s April and all of your resolutions for 2012 have fallen flat and you’re back to cheeseburgers and beer and have given up on the gym; why not try something that will really benefit you? This is your opportunity to participate in the 2012 Compleat Man Challenge. All participants have 30 days from reading this to complete the following checklist. Time to Man up boys, enjoy. Learn how to tie the classic Windsor knot. Some of you might need to start with learning what a Windsor knot is, once you have conquered that hurdle, get a tie and practice. If you think you know how, get a tie and prove it. Build something with your hands. It really doesn’t matter what so long as you are using your hands, you know like a man would. Here are some basic ideas: tie some flies for the approaching summer, reload some ammo, or make your kid or your lady something special. Learn a new recipe. Cook, what? Hell ya. Real men know how to cook, at least the basics. Try something new, you don’t have to get crazy, try looking up all the ways you can cook with beer and whiskey. That way even if the recipe sucks, the rest of your night won’t. Start reading a new book. Trust me you do have the time. Check out the list of recommended reading on the blog. Compleatman.blogspot.com Call someone you can’t seem to find the time to call. Could be family or a friend, either way a simple phone call might make that person’s day. Help Someone Who Needs Help without being asked for it. Hold the door for someone; help a neighbor with yard work, anything to help someone out. Show some love to your ride. Sure it gets you to work every day but when was the last time you took care of you vehicle the way it takes care of you? Check the fluids, bump the tires, clean the glass, vacuum the interior and clean out all the trash. Trust me it’s time well spent. Last, give your lady something she is sure to love, your total attention. That’s right, time for you to shut up and listen to what she is talking about. She might thank you by tolerating your dumbass friends. If you don’t have a woman in your life, give your mom or grandma the same treatment. Act like and man and make changes in your life that make sense. Act like a man and start today. Have all these mastered already? Check out the advanced compleat man challenge on the blog site. compleatman.blogspot.com