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Confidence and Ignorance: 100 Things A Man Needs To Know
by J.V. Bloom
This is the audio version of the award winning book- Confidence and Ignorance: 100 things a man needs to know. It was written by a father and his two sons in order to help men that are coming up in the world. These are life lessons that are short, but impactful.
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Epilogue
Thanks for listening and remember, you can buy the book too.
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100. Be Prepared To Pay
Never get caught in the checkout line without a solid payment method. This is the one that started it all.
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99. Listen Closely When People Are Selling
It will tell you a lot about them as a person.
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98. Learn Basic Facts About Wines Even If You Do Not Drink
Learn what you like and don't be afraid to ask for suggestions.
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97. Automobiles Are Not Investments
A good value is better than high maintenance costs.
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96. Explore Education Early In Life
Keep learning every day.
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95. Say Hello
Introduce yourself and others.
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94. Own A Suit
Be ready for weddings and funerals.
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93. Buy Less
No one cares what watch you wear.
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92. Make The World Better
Don't accept dirty money in politics.
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91. Strive To Be Non-Judgmental
Be nice as much as you can.
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90. Speeches
Be prepared to give one, you'll need to rehearse.
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89. Read Literature
Make yourself smarter.
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88. Keep It Inside
This pairs well with number 2 in our list: Keep Your Mouth Shut Most Of The Time.
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87. Take A Motorcycle Training Course
Be ready for that ride.
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86. Tattoos and Piercings
Like so many things, less is more.
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85. Buy A Home
Land is better than stocks because you can walk on it.
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84. Confidence
This is one of the most important items in the list.
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83. Get Comfortable With Mechanics
They need customers.
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82. Be A Mentor
Give perspectives and help someone out.
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81. Money
It is there to use.
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80. Don't Pee in Public
Some signs shouldn't be necessary.
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79. Polish Your Shoes
It is the little things that matter.
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78. Dress Simply
Don't wear someone's logo unless they are paying you for it.
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77. Become Proficient In Something
The better you are at one thing, the better you will be at the next thing.
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76. Learn Self Defense
There is always someone that can beat your ass. Be prepared.
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75. Make Plans For The Future
Give yourself some options as you get older and you won't be anyone's victim.
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74. Don't Be A Picky Eater
Don't be a baby. Try the lima beans.
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73. Eyeglasses
We just want you to look sharp.
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72. Don't Wear Pajamas On A Commercial Flight
Look nice and maybe they will upgrade you.
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71. Military Service
Ultimately it is up to you.
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70. Complaining Doesn't Get You Far
Come up with a solution.
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69. Politics Don't Matter
Make a difference by crossing the aisle.
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68. Send Flowers
People will appreciate them.
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67. Anxiety
Take a deep breath and keep pushing forward.
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66. Keep Jewelry To A Minimum
Hey man, I think the heavy metal convention is that way.
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65. Learn How To Tie A Bow Tie
Practice makes perfect.
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64. Friends
Get as many as you can.
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63. Know At Least One Good Joke
Why did the Scarecrow get promoted? He was outstanding in his field.
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62. Watch TV With Captions
Trust me, it's better.
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61. Learn To Drive A Stick Shift
I'm a fan of old VW's.
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60. Language
Speak with Intelligence.
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59. Act As Though Your Actions Will Appear On The Front Page Of The Newspaper
I think it is better to keep your mouth shut most of the time.
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58. Never Buy Anything That Is A Luxury Brand
I like to buy things off of eBay!
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57. Travel
Get out of town!
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56. Learn How To Dress Well
classic vs. cheap.
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55. Don't Hesitate To have Tough Conversations
They don't get easier if you wait.
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54. If You Want To Be Great At Something, Practice
Hunker down and get better.
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53. Respect
Find out what it means.
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52. Take A Gun License Course
Make sure to keep them locked up.
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This is the audio version of the award winning book- Confidence and Ignorance: 100 things a man needs to know. It was written by a father and his two sons in order to help men that are coming up in the world. These are life lessons that are short, but impactful.
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