> A noble man should > be silent, thoughtful, > and bold in battle. > But every man should also > be cheerful and happy, > till the inevitable day of death. - A man should be focused and and serious in battle - Focused on the task at hand, prepared to put in **WORK**, and willing to take on risk. - A Man that can be relied on and can carry his weight. - this transcends the context of war and also related to work environments and situations where others depend on them - being able to contribute and taking that responsibility seriously. - The same man must also not get stuck in a grim and stoic mood - this makes for a poor guest at a party - Life is meant to be enjoyed so don't spend all of it being only focused on battle, war, and serious matters - You can be multi-faceted - You can be a brave and bold warrior - But also a happy and cheerful person - living life happily until the last day when your [[Wyrd]] determined fate is set by [[The Norns]]. - Awareness of your environment - apply the mindset that is applicable - serious and focused for the situations that call for "work" - cheerful and happy when able to be with family and relax - "Separate" from your work when you're at home