Full Description
Being "nice" is not the same as being good—and it's costing men their confidence, relationships, and purpose.
In Be a Good Man, Not a Nice Guy, author, speaker, and modern masculinity advocate Kelvin Davis challenges the outdated idea that men have to be passive, agreeable, and approval-seeking to be accepted—especially in love and life. This book is a wake-up call for men who are tired of being overlooked, misunderstood, or emotionally disconnected because they've been told to play it safe.
Through honest storytelling, cultural insight, and actionable tools, Davis guides readers through the transformation from a "nice guy" who performs to be liked...into a good man who leads with truth, character, and emotional strength.
This is not a book about being macho or dominant—it's about being real, grounded, and responsible. Whether you're navigating relationships, fatherhood, or personal growth, this book helps you reconnect with your core values and redefine what it means to be a man in today's world.
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Who It's For:
Men who feel stuck in relationships where they can't be fully themselves
Readers seeking emotional maturity and purpose-driven masculinity
Women wanting to understand the inner world of the "nice guy"
Coaches, therapists, and educators guiding men through personal growth
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You'll Learn:
Why being "nice" is often a mask for fear and insecurity
How to set boundaries without guilt
What healthy masculinity actually looks like
How to stop people-pleasing and start self-leading
The habits of emotionally intelligent, grounded men
Contents
Introduction
Good Man: Security, Safety & Sanity
Chapter 1: Nice Guy, Bad Marriage
Chapter 2: Self Control & Confidence
Chapter 3: Learn From Losses
Good Man: Education, Environment & Empathy
Chapter 4: You're The Problem
Chapter 5: Know Means No
Chapter 6: Good Men Do Good Shit
3 Currencies Of Life: Time, Money & Health
Good Man: Providing, Protecting & Patience
Chapter 7: Iron Sharpens Iron
Chapter 8: Nice Guys Finish Last
Chapter 9: Frustrated Father
Good Man: Habits, Hobbies & Happiness
Chapter 10: Go To Health
Chapter 11: Good Man, Great Marriage
Chapter 12: Faith Over Fear
Forgiven Not Forsaken (A letter to my mom & dad)
