 Every man has a responsibility to fight for his future. This responsibility exists irrespective of the person's background or personal circumstances. In order to reach his goals, a man needs some key survival skills. Whoever doesn't have this will find it exceptionally difficult to achieve their goals. According to the art of manliness, part of being a man is being competent and effective in the world. To do that, you've got to have skills. A man wants to know or at least feel like he knows that no matter what situation he's placed in, he'll be able to handle himself, to act rather than be acted upon. In today's video, I'm going to share with you 15 skill sets every man must master. If you're new here, consider subscribing to our channel for more awesome videos such as this one. 1. Tie a necktie Do you know how to knot a tie? This may sound absurd but it is a key life skill every man should have. You don't want to run into a situation where you have to prepare for a quick interview and you have a tie. No one and no idea of how to knot a tie. Learn the different ways to knot ties for each occasion. The different tie knots one can form includes the following, four in hand knots, half wins or not, full wins or not, nicky knot, bow tie knot, Kelvin knot, Oriental knot, Pratt knot, St. Andrew knot and Barthol's knot. Known at least two or three will come in very handy. The way you knot your tie can pass in an impression to people about what type of person you are. 2. Build a fire If you have ever been lost in the woods before you would know that building a fire is an essential life skill. You don't need sophisticated education to build a fire. When you find yourself in need of a fire, look for small fire materials to use as a kindle for a natural fire. Once you get that fire going, remember to control it with a long stick. Do not try searching for wood to make a fire at night. It is always best to start during the day to gather your material. 3. Drive a car You are probably not aspiring to be a driver, not even Donald Trump's driver but you still need to drive. Driving a car is essential for all men above the age of 16. What if you are at home and your mother has a seizure and there is no one home and you can't drive? If you can't drive, you can't learn advanced partial coordination because people who drive regularly have better sense of direction and the city in which to live. 4. Shine your shoes Yes, you had me. It is not only military boarding schools that require people to polish their shoes to perfection. Every gentleman should be able to shine his shoes properly. This involves a little bit of polish only. The bulk of the work isn't shining the shoe to a spotless black. When your shoes are well polished, you look amazing and more prepared to face the task ahead. Did you know the first place a person looks when they see people for the first time is their legs? 5. Swim Swim? Well, if you don't, you better learn. You don't want to end up drowning on your vacation on the Caribbean island. Swimming is a critical skill. The world consists of 70% of water. It makes perfect sense that a person should be able to get around if, say, for example, a place is flooded. With the increase in the effects of global warming in the world, the glaciers and the knots are only going to keep melting. You want to be prepared. 6. Negotiate or Huggle Anyone who doesn't have the skills will pay a premium on everything. This is especially important for entrepreneurs who own businesses that supply customers. If you can't negotiate a better purchase and price, you will never make a profit. Negotiating can also help you get what you want. Most people are nice and generally don't want to hurt other people's feelings. But you have to insist on what you want. No one can give you what you want. You have to take it. If you want to raise, ask for one and negotiate until you settle on an acceptable amount. 7. Jumpstart a car If you have ever been stranded on the road because of a flat car battery, you would understand the importance of this skill. But hey, who wants to have a bad experience first? Any takers? I'm guessing no one. Always have a jumpstart cable in your car just in case and learn how to use it just in case the other person you are asking for help doesn't know. This is especially important if there is an emergency. Imagine your battery starts acting up on a highway and you're carrying a sick person to the hospital. What would you do? 8. Splitwood While this may seem a bit primitive, people still need to learn it. Winter is a reality in many parts of the world and while electricity makes heat and other essentials of life available. If you travel for a vacation to a place that is unfamiliar and it is cold, you will have to figure out how to do this. This also strengthens the muscle because it is tedious physical activity. If you ever travel to the countryside next time, help your grandpa chop some wood for the fireplace. 9. Change a flat tire A flat tire is a very common phenomenon. Once you have one, you should be able to change it even if you don't know how to drive yet. You should be able to change a car tire. The car can stop literally anywhere. Mechanics may not always be available. Learn how to do it yourself. Some people even do their own plumbing. Of course not everyone had that type of time but you should at least make time to change your car tires. A great way of avoiding inconveniences of flat tires is by checking all your tires before you drive out each morning. If there is one lack in pressure, drive directly to where you can feel it. 10. Give a speech Every dog has its day. The same goes for speeches. Everyone without exception will have to say when it is time. When you eventually called upon to talk about one thing or the other, would you be able to? I don't think public speaking is the easiest thing to do. Maybe that explains why a lot of people don't do it. It is a very essential skill. Without the ability to speak publicly, you can't influence others to action. You will always not get an opportunity to tell a lot of people about something you are very passionate about. 11. Shine a shoe Shoes are very important. Beside protecting the legs, shoes also play an aesthetic role in how men dress. Men tend to look neat and professional when they wear oxfords. But they have to be polished properly. Men who typically do this exceptionally well are military men. But we can't all be in the military. Polish your shoes by spreading the polish evenly across the shoe with an applyer. Allow the polish to stay for a beat, sometimes give minutes. Then use a shoe brush to spread it more. This time, do it vigorously until the shoe starts to shine. Then use foam for finishing. By the time you are done, the shoe will appear brand new. 12. Open a bottle without an opener I am not of course promoting excessive drinking of alcohol or anything. There are after all many drinks that are non-alcoholic that are sealed in a similar fashion. A bottle can be opened with a wedding ring. If a finger is placed above the top of the bottle and the ring is wedged under the cock until it comes off. I don't recommend this though. It can scratch the ring and cause trouble between you and your spouse. You can be creative. You can use a spoon or even your cheat. 13. Ask a woman on a date I know you have probably been waiting for this one. And the answer is yes. Asking a woman out is an essential skill for a man. How else are you going to get married or start a long-term relationship that may lead to marriage? The man has to learn how to read body language and how to relate with the people of the opposite sex. At 10 in schools whether a boy's and girl's is not enough. 14. Finding knots The knot is fixed and so are the other measures of location. How do you know if you are heading knotters out will become really important when you are lost in the woods? We don't pray that happens but if it does, it will be great to have key skills that you can use to navigate your way back. According to 360 here, moss can only thrive in damp conditions. Damp conditions often do not exclusively or cause in shadowy areas in northern hemisphere countries such as the UK. The sun moves east to west but it always tracks the spot in the south. In some, the north facing gets the least amount of sun and consequently will be the dampest area. To make sure you are not being misled, look for moss on vertical structures such as trees and other places where water usually naturally collect. You can also use an analog watch to serve as a makeshift compass. 15. Pick a lock This is a skill that most street boys pick up. It is very important though for all men. Just in case you got locked out of your apartment and forgot your key in the office or got kidnapped.