Advice for Short Men: More Haircuts

Want to look better--Here's some great advice – – get your haircut more often. If you have longer hair that gets a little unruly – – your height could accentuate your supposed lack of style and control.   

– – If your haircut looks really great when it's cut -- instead of going to the barber every four or five weeks go every three weeks.  

– – It will give you a sharp, cut look that makes you seem like you're large and in charge all the time.  Women appreciate a guy who doesn't look shlumpy and unkempt.  

– – I noticed that about 15 years ago I had gotten kind of sloppy with my haircuts. I almost grimace now when I look at photographs of myself from that time.  I waited too long in between cuts and often forgot to schedule them. I looked goofy.  And yes, it didn't combine well with my height. Sloppiness some how looks worse on short guys.  

-- ever since I started getting my haircut more often, I've noticed I get more compliments on my appearance.  One friend even said I looked taller.  So give it a try!  

Make sure you schedule your next haircut  at the Barbers.  I schedule them 3-4 at a time. It's easy! 

Short Men Have Better, Longer Marriages

If you are a woman who'd like to avoid an expensive, nasty, ugly divorce -- you should strongly consider dating a nice short guy.  

The fact is that short guys rock when it comes to marriage.  

I believe that the reason is a combination of critical factors but one is often overlooked.  Short guys tend to wind up with women who value substance.  I've seen this many times in various couples we know.  

In my experience, superficial women who are obsessed with height tend to respond to physical attributes more than value driven ones.  It's easy to see them growing dissatisfied with a mate who pccks on a few pounds, goes bald, or loses that Alpha Male luster in some other way.   

Remember, Women initiate a much higher percentage of divorces than men...so the result may be that they dump their tall hubbies faster.   

I also agree that short guys probably get hit on a bit less by superficial women and thankfully avoid seedy affairs at a higher rate.  

It's a classic case of a negative turning into a big positive.  Lower divorce means a partner for life and the avoidance of having to lose half of everything you earn.  

Sure there are downsides to being short but when it comes to your most important, critical relationship-- your marriage-- short guys come up BIG! 

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-29464446

Presidential Height Madness

Each year magazines trot out their "It sucks to be a short man" story.   Almost every story on height gleeful points to research showing that the taller presidential candidate wins.  Not so fast!  Today, Hillary Clinton is the shortest candidate in the field and is the front runner-- so maybe height isn't such a big deal? In fact, the shorter candidate often wins.  In fact eight of the last 26 campaigns were won by the shorter candidate. That's 30% and when Hillary wins which is likely that number goes up. 

So what happened here? The media is spinning the story to make it sound like the taller candidate ALWAYS wins....Bullshit!   Clearly, being short doesn't preclude anyone from being the leader of the free world, making big bucks, or finding a killer girlfriend/spouse.  

While it's probably true that taller candidates win a bit more, it is absolutely one of the MOST misleading examples one could give.  Do not let this depress you unless the only job you seek is POTUS.  Here is some good data. .https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heights_of_presidents_and_presidential_candidates_of_the_United_States  

Here is my take: I think it's fair to say that the race for president involves one of the most scrutinized and highly visible competitions that exists on planet earth. 

Not only must candidates be experienced, good looking, they must also be smart, in shape, great communicators, amazing networkers, and extremely charismatic on TV. They usually have great hair – – and lots of funding and often they have been born into great wealth or a political dynasty like George Bush. I guess you could say – – that Mitt Romney looks like a president yet he was beaten by someone who actually didn't look like any president that had come before – – Barack Obama.  So F looks!  And James Madison was 5'4" tall when he became president of United States of America.

The fact is that many, many characteristics add up to whether or not someone gets elected. But the only research I seem to see is research that relates to height.   It's crazy!

What about the real world? The average job is a lot less demanding in terms of stature and looks. Employers are DYING to find competent people.  So height matters LESS.  If a person displays great performance characteristics they can do well and rise to the top. As Woody Allen one said – – the competition isn't so great – just showing up is 80% of success. That has nothing to do with height.

While height is helpful to the tune of about $1000 per year per inch in terms of earnings – – performance is far more helpful. If you know your job – – if you're in amazing engineer – – a brilliant leader – A more talented architect – – you can make 10,000 20,000 or 100,000 more dollars per year then taller colleagues. I know that's true because I'm in the top 1% of all income earners – – a self-made man – – and I'm 5 foot seven. I also rose rapidly in the corporate world earlier in my life.  

What's more – – height is becoming less and less of a factor in a more and more virtual work world. A nice aspect of this is that our brains and not our physical stature is what should determine our income and promotions – – and increasingly it does!

So don't let presidential height comparisons get you down. It's an extreme job with insane scrutiny.   It means almost nothing in the real world – – the key is to remain confident – – remind yourself  – – many times the shorter candidate wins – – and in the real world it's very easy to overcome an inch or ten of height with a can do attitude and strong job performance.  

Style and Dress Tips for Short Guys

Wow!  Some fantastic style tips can be found here!  Take it seriously and invest in a signature look!  You'll beat half the dudes out there by simply trying! 

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/06/07/dressing-taller-short-men/

Short Guys Have More Sex!

Research proves that short men have more sex over the course of their lifetimes.  This exciting news should make you smile! 

While some silly people try to explain this fact as being driven by insecurity-- that theory seems ridiculous to me.  

The real reasons are attitude and health.  Shorter men do have to work a bit harder to win the girl and promotion.  We've all known the tall,  arrogant jock, bad boy who naturally attracts the ladies.  

Over time, I became better at tuning in to my girlfriends and spouse.  I've met so many high school studs who did poorly when they hit the real world.  Shorter men get used to trying harder. They build a can do attitude that allows them to excel.  They listen and score.  My point is that being pushed to try harder results in  many kinds of successful behaviors including a higher frequency of sexual activity.  

The second reason is that short men have better cardio genetics.  Research shows that this leads to better sex and less erectile dysfunction as we age.   And, if you can't get it up...it's understandable that sex may take a back seat to other activities. 

My point is that short men are often perceived as being less successful in bed and as it turns out-- that's a complete myth! This article covers the research.  

http://www.details.com/story/short-men-more-sex

Short Men Live Longer!

Hey short guys- Great news! The odds are strong that you will outlive most people.  Being short has clear advantages and the best one of all is longevity.  

That's right.  Research shows that shorter men carry a gene that gives them superior cardiovascular health.  

What this means is that you may avoid debilitating health issues like heart attacks, stroke and diabetes.  If you work out and lead a clean life you will be a more reliable provider and partner.  You will be able to do things longer and better!  And yes, cardio issues impact your sex life so odds are you will be smiling for a long time!

Of course this is a sensitive issue so remember not to gloat.  But also keep in mind as you age that your stature will allow you a critical advantage-- life itself!  

Read the amazing research here:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2625870/Short-men-live-longer-genes-Those-5ft-2in-longest-lives-study-says.html

Short Runners are Faster!

If you are short you may find it harder to become a basketball superstar.  But when it comes to distance running you are at a clear advantage.   This article in Runner's World will make you smile.  http://www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/the-incredible-shrinking-marathoner 

I'm an All American distance runner and I am 5'7". 

Running is also the core of many sports including soccer and lacrosse. People love to emphasize size but I've found it to be far less important.  

I strongly encourage you to try a road race.   Train for it and see how you do.  5k is a great distance for a race.  It's also a fun way to meet attractive, healthy women.  Runners are really nice people.  And after a race -- you just feel great.