He respects himself and others; he concentrates on the type of guy he wants to be and cultivates a good internal self-dialogue. A decent person is kind and forgiving. He pushes himself to be a better person. Most males are taught that they must battle and conquer. They are expected to be independent and responsible for themselves from a very young age. A real man doesn't need to be told what to do or how to do it. He finds his own inspiration and drives himself toward achieving his goals. A real man is honest and truthful to himself and others. He knows what makes him happy and strives to achieve his dreams. He isn't driven by money or status. A good male role model teaches young people that it is okay to not know everything, that learning takes place every day, and that striving to improve yourself is important. In conclusion, an ideal man in my community would be respectful to himself and others, honest with himself and others, and strive to learn and grow.