Women are the real reason we get up every day. I'm talking about
Women are the real reason we get up every day. I'm talking about real men. If there were no women, I would not even have to bathe, because why would I care? These are guys I'm hanging with. I wake up for a woman every day of my life to make it happen for her.
When Steve Harvey declared, “Women are the real reason we get up every day. I'm talking about real men. If there were no women, I would not even have to bathe, because why would I care? These are guys I'm hanging with. I wake up for a woman every day of my life to make it happen for her,” he spoke with the voice of gratitude and devotion. His words remind us that the presence of women gives shape, purpose, and refinement to the lives of men. Without women, he suggests, ambition wanes, discipline fades, and the fire to build and achieve flickers low.
This truth has echoed through the ages. The ancients often taught that behind every great man stood the inspiration of a woman—whether as mother, wife, sister, or beloved. In Homer’s epics, warriors fought not only for kingdoms but for the honor of their women, and in countless legends, the courage of men was stirred by the vision of those they loved. Harvey speaks in this ancient tradition, reminding us that the labor and striving of men often find their deepest roots in their devotion to women.
Consider Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor of Rome. In his Meditations, he praised his mother’s piety and his wife’s strength, acknowledging that much of his own discipline flowed from the women who shaped his life. Their influence gave him balance in power and purpose in duty. So too does Harvey, with more humor than solemnity, confess that even the simple act of bathing becomes meaningful only when inspired by the presence of women.
Yet his words are more than jest—they reveal how love and admiration can elevate daily existence. To “wake up for a woman” is to declare that life is not lived in isolation, but in service, in striving to bring joy and stability to another. This vision transforms labor into offering, and ambition into devotion. It is not weakness, but strength; not enslavement, but fulfillment.
Thus, let this wisdom be carried onward: the bond between men and women is not only biological or social, but spiritual. Women inspire the refinement of men, and men, in turn, rise to build, to protect, to nurture, and to create for them. Remove women, and life becomes bare utility; honor them, and life gains fire, beauty, and meaning. For truly, as Harvey teaches, it is for love, devotion, and admiration of women that many rise each day to “make it happen.”
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Steve Harvey’s comment about waking up every day for a woman is heartfelt, but it also raises some questions about dependency in relationships. If a man’s only motivation to be his best is for a woman, what happens if that relationship changes? Shouldn’t a person’s drive come from within, from a desire to grow, achieve, and improve for themselves? I wonder if this perspective places too much importance on external validation rather than personal fulfillment.
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Harvey’s quote seems to suggest that a man’s purpose revolves entirely around a woman, which is a bit traditional. But is that healthy? Shouldn’t people be driven by their own passions, ambitions, and self-worth too? I get that relationships can motivate people, but it feels a bit outdated to say that without women, men wouldn’t even take care of themselves. Can motivation really be based solely on external factors, like the presence of a woman?
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I’m not sure how I feel about Steve Harvey’s perspective on women as the sole reason for a man’s daily motivation. While it’s sweet to think that a man’s purpose is driven by the love and respect he has for a woman, is this not somewhat one-sided? Shouldn’t both partners contribute to a relationship’s motivation and purpose, instead of putting all that pressure on one person? It makes me wonder if relationships can be balanced without one person being seen as the primary motivator.
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Steve Harvey’s statement about women being the reason men get up every day is interesting, but it also feels a bit limiting. Is this really the only motivation for a ‘real man’? Shouldn’t personal goals and self-care be just as important? While I agree that women can be a powerful motivator, this quote seems to reduce men’s motivation to just their relationships with women. Can’t a person be motivated by a range of things beyond just someone else’s needs?