15 Laws of High Value Men

Philosophies for an even better life.

James Michael Sama
11 min readNov 24, 2024

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There are some words in the modern lexicon that are tragically sparse. “Honor” being one of them. Dignity, respect, integrity, values — all have a vaguely vintage feel to them, as if they’re relics of generations gone by.

Men of honor, though — high value men who are driven to make a positive impact on the world and the people around them, still maintain a code of conduct for themselves, regardless of what modern society demands or recognizes.

They live by their own rules, because they’re not interested in doing what the masses do. They pledged a long time ago to rise above average and live in a way that far exceeds what “most people” are willing to commit to.

Let’s discuss some of the rules that high-value men set for themselves, and dedicate their life to living in alignment with.

1: Respect for all, unless they betray it.

Men who operate from a place of honor and dignity are driven by their own internal values. How they approach the world around them is a reflection of themselves, not of the people they’re encountering.

This means that their standard of conduct is consistent and authentic. Whether it be a doorman, a barista, a janitor, a shareholder, or a…

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James Michael Sama
James Michael Sama

Written by James Michael Sama

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