Swank Life

Today’s Swank Life show deals with the question so many men ask: How can I be the ultimate man? And it gives the answers that so many women are hoping listeners will take note of. Jake Swank talks to the author of The Ultimate Man’s Survival Guide, Frank Miniter. Frank gives a step-by-step summary of some of the main categories featured in his book, as well as throwing in a few tips on how to achieve the goal of being the Ultimate Man.    Key Takeaways 01.26 – The Ultimate Man has to be a balance of all of the different archetypes. 03.00 – Being the Provider isn’t just about getting a paycheck; it’s about understanding things like where your own food comes from. 04.09 – There’s also a very physical side to being the Ultimate Man – how can you deal with a crisis if you don’t know how far you can push yourself? 05.47 – The old-school idea of a gentleman is often under attack by certain feminist values, which just seems at odds. 08.18 – Women are looking for signs that you’ve put real intentions and real emotion