 Being every lady's dream man, kind of guy, does not make you a perfect man. If you're sincere with yourself, you will realize that there are certain habits you indulge in, publicly or privately, that isn't right for you. Just as you learn good habits, you also need to do away with bad ones, if you want to achieve an all-round growth. Hence, in this video, I will share with you 19 things you need to stop doing as a man. 1. Cussing Too Much An anonymous writer once wrote, Real men know that vulgarity doesn't breed character and virtue. Whether as a joke or in anger, you need to stop the insults. Although cussing is familiar with both male and female folks, it is frequent with the males. The constant use of foul language drags us down and undermines mutual respect. Like every other bad habit, when it is mastered, cussing is hard to stop. Besides, someday you will be a father and cussing is not a good example for your kids. 2. Smoking According to statistics, in just the United States alone, about 500,000 deaths are attributed to smoking-related diseases annually. It is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths globally. Not only does smoking lead to a shortened lifespan, it also causes premature skin aging. Bad breath, yellowing of teeth and health complications do those around you. You're shocked, right? Studies have shown that non-smoke is exposed to second-hand smoke at risk of many health problems associated with direct smoking. 3. Messing Up the Kitchen Maybe you have been told that a man's place is not in the kitchen. Hence, you pay little or no attention to washing dishes after having a meal. Well, it is high time you got over that mindset and learned to practice personal hygiene. Not only does being on hygienic lead to sickness, but it also is a stain on your personality. Messing up the kitchen and dumping dirty dishes in the sink is not the real man's attitude. Real men learn to cook, clean up their plates and tidy up their surroundings. 4. Hanging Out with Lazy Friends You are the average of the five people you constantly hang out with. Heard of that quote by Jim Rohn? Being around individuals who are mentally or physically lazy is not something you should do. The attitude of your friends has a very high tendency to influence your perspective as well. If the people you hang out with do not motivate or inspire you to be better than you already are, then you should quit being around them because sooner or later you will go down from good to worse. 5. Being Careless About Your Looks Many men do not care about their looks. They dwell on the silly mentality that it matters how you perform, not how you look. Just strive to fill your pockets and forget about your appearance. Contrary to the belief of many, looking good is not only to attract the opposite gender. Impressions matter in real and fundamental ways that affect a man's daily life. From how he is greeted when meeting others, for the first time, to whether or not he'll be harassed while travelling. So stop being careless about your looks. You don't need to be at the top of every trend but pay attention to your basic everyday appearance. 6. Thinking You Are Entitled Having an entitlement mindset is not the way to live life. Stop feeling like the world revolves around you because it doesn't. American writer Steve Maraboli once asserted that a sense of entitlement is a cancerous thought process that is void of gratitude and can be deadly to our relationships. Stop feeling entitled. No one owes you anything. 7. Comparing Yourself With Others Many men have become depressed to the extent that they think about taking their own lives just because they feel terrible about themselves and their lives. They look at other people's lives and wish that they had what these people have. The upsurge of social media has even made matters worse, as young men do the wrong things because of the fake stuff they see online. Stop wishing you weren't someone else's shoes. Stop comparing. 8. Watching Too Much TV Watching TV, Petite, Integally well-written dramas and sports can be an excellent way to unwind. However, you must bear in mind that TV is not your life and after spending so much time watching the TV, you still have to face reality. The bills are still there. Spending three hours every night watching sports will not change your life for the better. Instead, use that time to read books and learn new skills. 9. Making Assumptions Instead of assuming that your partner is having an affair, why don't you instead try to ask questions? Many men have destroyed their relationships and lost various opportunities because of that singular act of assumption. It is wrong to base your conclusion and reactions on mere assumptions. Stop assuming things. Be the type of man that concludes facts and details. 10. Blaming People This life is yours to live, whether you're happy, of value and successful, or sad, bitter and miserable. It is all on you. It is not the result of anything other than your choices and decisions. So it would help if you quit the habit of blaming other people and situations for the misfortune you encounter. Start taking control of your life, your thoughts and choices and stop blaming others for your lack of anything. 11. Gossiping Gossip is weak, yet it dominates conversations. Even though there is general speculation that gossip is a woman's thing, many men indulge in it. If you have the habit of talking negatively about people when they are not around, you must stop. And if you enter a conversation and it turns to gossip, excuse yourself from the conversation. Real men don't discuss other people. They talk about ideas and ways to better their lives. 12. Wasting Money Stop wasting your money on unnecessary things. The fact is that many of the things you are purchasing are items you don't need. Why would you buy another headphone when you don't need it? Stop buying something just because of coupons or flash sales. Stop throwing money away in the name of lottery and gambling. Stop buying excess food. Stop making impulse purchases. Give and invest your money instead. Or better still, give them out to charity. 13. Over-eating Junk Junk food such as fries, highly processed burgers and sodas have become a staple for many men today. However, a study by Paul Johnson and Paul Kenney suggests that junk food consumption alters brain activity in a way similar to addictive drugs like cocaine and heroin. Indeed, it is almost impossible to wipe out junk food from your diet right away completely. But you can reduce their consumption and you should. 14. Giving Up Easily How do you feel when you try out something for the first three times without succeeding? Sad, angry, depressed or defeated? Well, it is only reasonable to feel sad and even angry. The anger can push you to put in more effort. But if you are the type of person who always feels depressed and defeated and tend to give up at every slightest fall, you have to change that attitude. 15. Waiting for the Perfect Job Owing to their desires for huge salaries, many young men tend to miss opportunities. They reject jobs that can offer them the chance to grow, their network and expand their skillsets because they assume that the salary is too small. Stop wasting time and throwing opportunities away in the name of waiting for the perfect job. Instead, focus on the job that equips you with skills and networks. 16. Being a Prisoner of Fear Many men do not pursue their dreams because they are bound by fear. If you must be a successful individual, you must stop break-free and stop being a prisoner of fear. Everybody does feel scared certain times. However, if you ever have plans of making it in life, you must be brave enough to combat that fear and pursue the things that you want. 17. Nail-Biting Nail-Biting is not only unhygienic, it can lead to health issues such as dental, malocclusion of the anterior teeth, stomach ache and deformed fingernails in the long run. Also, the habit is addictive. You may find yourself biting your nails in public. Imagine biting your nails in a meeting with potential clients. As minor as it seems, the nail-biting is socially repelling and may cause you to lose huge offers. Thus, as much as you can, you must learn to practice self-awareness so that you can combat the bad habit. 18. Getting Drunk Every Weekend You probably know that drinking too much alcohol is bad for you, but do you know the extent? According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, drinking too much, whether on a single occasion or over time, can seriously damage your health. It causes complications like brain problems, liver disease, different types of cancer, etc. Now you know how harmful drinking can be. So, stop. 19. Being Late For Appointments Apart from the fact that being late shows disrespect, it reveals that you have a troubled life. The activities of a disorganized person includes always rushing from one place to another, playing catch-up in your schedule and having to apologize to every person you meet. There is no benefit attached to being a perpetual latecomer. Hence, you want to develop the habit of being punctual to gatherings. Everything on this list certainly doesn't apply to every single man. However, read through it, hold on to a theme or two that affects you and hopefully learn to be a better man. 19. Being Late For Appointments