In today's world, all manner of cultures and mind-sets are learning to live side-by-side, with old moral hierarchies breaking down into "lifestyles". It's hard to say what is right and wrong these days, but there are a few things you can do to always be as strong to your self as possible.

One// Promise
Don't break promises. That's what anybody will tell you. But there's something infinitely easier and more senisible, and that's not to promise anything half-heartedly in the first place. That's not to say you shouldn't let people put some faith in your abilities - quite the contrary. Make promises you intend on keeping, and people will respect you a lot when the deed is done. It's far worse to screw up something you swore you'd do properly, than to just say "no promises" and give it a go.

Two// Honest
Tell the truth. It's so much easier than making up lies, or suspending a consistent lie as it snowballs out of control. Don't keep secrets. Chances are whoever you tell won't think it's such a big deal anyway, or can help you, and you're probably stressing yourself by keeping it hidden. Don't assume nobody wants to listen to your problems, either. There are plenty of people out there who are willing to help a friend in need of support.

Three// Apologise
Never apologise because its easier. Saying sorry all the time is the equivalent of saying "I don't give a fuck if you have a problem, but if I blame it on myself maybe you'll shut the hell up". Once you start doing that to someone, it's really hard to stop - And then they'll feel like they're being labeled a villain, and you'll feel like you're being victimised, and everyone will feel terrible. Instead, apologise when it was something you did do wrong, and feel genuinely regretful about.

Four// Fantasy
Don't get wrapped up in the fantasy of what it takes to be a good guy. Anyone who kneels, makes oaths on their life, or any of that junk is just playing a part, and it is far removed from genuine chivalry. It really just makes you a poser, and that's not going to help you at all. People who fall into this trap tend to do it for the attention, and become increasingly bitter when all their friends favor a bastard like me instead.

Five// Badass
Don't fantasize about being a killing machine either. There is nothing more loathesome than someone talking about how they're going to "fucking cut his head off", or "kick his ass once and for all", or "kill her if she lays a hand on me". Death threats are the domain of the most pathetic, simple-minded cretins that make up our world. And when you talk about how you're going to kill someone, all you're doing is being as shallow as you can possibly be - and empowering the other person to upset you quite easily.

Six// Purge
Spring clean your life once in a while. Physically, mentally, spiritually, possessively... And do it contructively. It's nice to shave your head, or your armpits, or your toes once in a while. It's good to find new ways to forgive yourself for skeletons in the closet. It's a good feeling to take a room full of junk and turn it into a backpack and a little pocket-money for your next adventure. And it's wonderful to make personal strides and grow as a person.

Seven// Forget
Banish negativity. We all have hang-ups - in many way our bad memories define us more than our happy ones... But the only way forward is to stop investing so much thought into something that bothers you. It's not easy, but it is in the past. Learn to let go.

Eight// Indulge
If there is some part of your personality that you like, but other people try to make you feel bad about, give it room to breathe. Unless you're a creepy knife-wielding pedophile. Or a lame-ass "killing machine". There may be more to that facet of yourself than those close-minded people, or even you, have come to comprehend yet. And if it empowers you, and you feel you are a better person because of it, then it can't be as bad as they make it sound.

Nine// Why?
Never ask "Why?" rhetorically. For starters, it's fucking annoying - "WHY DIDN'T SHE LET ME TAKE HER TO THE PROM? WHHHY?". Secondly, you don't really want an answer, you just can't handle the shame of it somehow being your fault. "Why?" is childish, cowardly, and far removed from constructive.

Ten// Fucking Do Something About It
Got a problem? Need to stand up for yourself? Got a girl you want to woo? Got a motherfucking planet to rule with an iron fist?
Fucking do something about it!