8. REAL MEN WORK FOR A LIVING
Sure, anyone can be a superhero if they have a trust fund and lots of free time (we’re looking at you, Wayne and Stark) – but a real man pays his dues with a real job. Superman is happy to clock in at the Daily Planet every day and pretend to type at his desk in between frequent “coffee breaks” to catch a falling plane or punch Brainiac. Why? Because menial jobs build character, son. Buck up and go to work even if you do have to wear your pajamas under your suit.
9. GET SOME SUN
Now that we’ve lost an hour to Daylight Savings Time, it’s important to remember that even Superman needs Vitamin C. He draws his power from our yellow sun, and occasionally has to nip out for a tanning session in order to feel super special. This is good advice. In fact, get up from your desk and go outside right now and if your boss says anything, tell him you need to recharge your advanced Kryptonian genetic structure. Then get ready for a promotion! (Or a visit from HR.)
10. SHARING MEANS CARING
How polite and generous is Superman? One movie into his brand new franchise, and he’s willing to give away a sizable chunk of his spotlight for Man of Steel 2: Meet Batman and Wonder Woman (if rumors are to be believed). “Hey, Diana – I know you’ve had a hard time getting a movie made, why don’t you come and join my sequel?” “That’s so nice, Kal. But, I’m, um… not sure…” “Batman’s going to be in it, too.” “WHERE DO I SIGN? Ka-ching, that freaky douche is box office gold.”
