How To Make Yourself More Badass In 14 Easy Steps

Who do you think you are? John McClane? Being a badass is no easy feat. Even if you follow these steps we're not guaranteeing anything. To get tips from the expert himself, check out Hollywood's baddest badass in A Good Day To Die Hard, in theaters February 14th.

1. First, get yourself an awesome sidekick

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The robin to your batman should be equally as badass.

2. And a good nickname

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Otherwise, no one will take you seriously. No one.

3. Challenge yourself

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Perhaps the cinnamon challenge? These are the situations where your inner badass will shine. Or not...

4. But don't do anything too stupid

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Never, ever get into a fight with a bull. That would just be dumb.

5. Instead, focus on perfecting your 'snarl'

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6. Start an intimidating collection

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No one will mess with you and your army of tarantulas. Go on, just try it.

7. Move to a town that truly suits your badass ways

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8. Remember to look the part

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9. Capture your most epic moments

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They're yours to remember.

10. Swag out your... blog?

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11. And while you may never be as badass as Hunter S. Thompson...

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12. If you nail the attitude

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13. And the mindset

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f*ck the haters. All of them.

14. And if all else fails, don't worry, there's always this book.

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