The 12 Traits That Define A “Good Man”

The dividing lines are clear.

What is it that makes for a “good man”? Despite what our image-focused society tells us, it has nothing to do with his level of income, how he dresses, the car he drives, the friends he surrounds himself with, or who he’s in a relationship with.

For many, though, the allure of an appealing personal image becomes the focus. The effort put into making life look good far exceeds that put into making it feel good.

Good men live with integrity. Honor. Dignity. Respect. They strive to cultivate and embody a variety of traits and qualities that empower them to live life at this level.

Below, we’ll discuss some of the universal traits that good men work every day to embody. Not for anyone else — but because it’s part of who they are.

1: Discipline.

When I write these lists, the order of the points is mostly random. There’s no special meaning nor suggestion of “value” depending on where something is listed — this, however, is highly important.

My coaching clients are some of the world’s highest achievers, and do you know what they don’t rely on for their success and progress? Motivation.