If you watch Mad Men you’ve probably picked up sage life advice based off Don Draper’s acts of overt manliness. Everyone can learn a thing or two from Draper so check out the list of 68 “Draperisms” every man should live by, work 5-10 into your daily life and you’ll be a better person in life, career and love.

  1. Strut around like you own the place no matter what place you’re in
  2. Want to pick up women? Always look fantastic, and when in doubt remain absolutely silent.
  3. Never pay attention to anyone you don’t need. Don’t let anyone get to you. Be above it.
  4. Quit talking about your exploits. If you’re good, people will know. Just go about your business and let people talk.
  5. Every girl that gives you that look wants you to sweep them off their feet. Man up and do it.
  6. Clear liquor is for girls.
  7. The difference between a women and a girl: A girl is attracted to Chris Brown or Justin Beiber. A woman is attracted to me.
  8. Quit running around and chasing others, if you’re good they’ll chase you.
  9. Swag may get you to the same party as a girl, but true class will make her unbutton her blouse.
  10. The world is one big bra-strap just waiting to be popped.
  11. People constantly push and pull you to do what they want you to do. Do what you want to do.
  12. People want to be told what to do so badly that they’ll listen to anyone. ‘Anyone’ is me.]
  13. Never deny yourself something you want. If you want it, take it.
  14. Have a wife almost as smart as you.
  15. Live like there’s no tomorrow. Because…there isn’t one.
  16. Take a 3 week vacation to California without telling your work, your wife, or anyone where you’re going because you needed some time
  17. If your coworkers want to duke it out. It’s not your job to stop them. It’s your job to close the curtain.
  18. If the answer can’t be found at the bottom of a bottle. Try another bottle.
  19. Never chase love, affection or attention. If it isn’t given freely by another person, it isn’t worth having.
  20. People who say “It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later” tend to suck.
  21. Stay away from people who drag you into their problems. Associate with people who pull you out of yours.
  22. There are two rules for success: 1. Never reveal everything you know.
  23. If you can’t convince them, confuse them.
  24. Good things don’t come to those who wait. Good things come to those who work their asses off and never give up.
  25. How to piss off your enemies? Smile.
  26. Sleep is for uncreative people and housewives.
  27. Why would you let anyone know your past? To relate to them better? Grow up. Your past is only your weakness. Nostalgia is for the meek.
  28. When a woman says “what?” it’s not because she didn’t hear you. She’s giving you a chance to change what you said.
  29. Never talk about your sexual exploits with anyone. And if they talk, leave them tied up to a bed.
  30. To be old and wise, you must first have to be young and stupid.
  31. Master the unexpected bold move.
  32. Know the difference between courage and stupidity.
  33. A hundred “no’s” followed by one “yes” still means yes. Remember that.
  34. Anything worth having, is worth working hard for.
  35. Be so good they can’t ignore you.
  36. Good things may come to those who wait, but better things come to those who go out and get them.
  37. Dress like Sinatra, drink like a Kennedy.
  38. At least one time in your life, have a job that you don’t do for the money.
  39. If you make your own money, no one should tell you how to spend it. If you want to buy that brand new Caddy with no test drive, you do it.
  40. It wasn’t a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover.
  41. Stand strong, never show frustration, & show love in marriage-saving situations only.
  42. In unprepared client meetings: squint your eyes, take a long, slow sip of something strong & pull something brilliant out of your ass.
  43. The past is like politics, religion or sex. Why talk about it?
  44. I don’t care how cool or entitled you think you are – If you pass a lemonade stand, you buy lemonade.
  45. Be the trophy husband.
  46. Creative men never make mistakes. They make bold moves simple minds can’t understand.
  47. Walking out on clients if they don’t like your idea.
  48. If she says she wants you on the beach, drive her there.
  49. Never show fear of change or conflict. Embrace it.
  50. Rarely apologize or admit your mistakes. Instead, act as if your every error is justified & purposeful.
  51. Rather than trying to earn the respect of others, make them work for yours.
  52. People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.
  53. Engage in frequent introspection. Or at least look like you are.
  54. Having a bad day? Pour yourself a drink. Having a fantastic day? Make it a double.
  55. Advertising is totally unnecessary. Unless you hope to make money.
  56. When nothing goes right…go left.
  57. Never say anything which doesn’t improve on silence.
  58. Anyone who thinks that people can be fooled or pushed around…won’t do very well in advertising.
  59. Surprise sex is the best thing to wake up to.
  60. Sentiment has no place in the company of others. Nobody wants to hear about your feelings.
  61. Don’t feel bad about being good at your job.
  62.  If you don’t like what is being said, change the conversation.
  63. Don’t kiss and tell.
  64. Always follow a terrible fatherly decision with a magnificent one.
  65. Exist to out-drink, out-class and out-charm every minion that comes within ten city blocks of you.
  66. Master the dramatic pause.
  67. Call bullshit when necessary. And call bullshit more often.
  68. Write an idea down on whatever is at hand. A receipt, a cocktail napkin, an empty pack of Lucky’s. Never delay.

Source: Total Draper Move and What Would Don Draper Do?

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