Comments on: How To Be A Renaissance Man

By: Manvotional: Of Studies by Francis Bacon | The Art of Manliness

Manvotional: Of Studies by Francis Bacon | The Art of Manliness — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:27 +0000

[...] a reminder that learning should continue outside the walls of the classroom. If you want to be a true Renaissance Man, start writing, read a book (we have some good suggestions), or visit a museum. The benefits of [...]

By: The Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #2: Man Stories with Dan Lauth | The Art of Manliness

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:20:22 +0000

[...] He works for a PR firm in the area. Dan says his idea of manliness is rooted in the concept of the Renaissance Man. When asked how his father influenced his idea of manliness, Dan says that his father’s work [...]

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By: Nothing Good Ever Happens Here Anymore - SoWal Beaches Forum

Nothing Good Ever Happens Here Anymore - SoWal Beaches Forum — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:07:14 +0000

[...] discuss the political issues of the day was considered a vital and essential part of being a well-rounded, well-educated, man. Indeed, one of the express purposes of education during this time was to equip men to be able to [...]

By: Timothy Clark

Timothy Clark — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:51:24 +0000

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By: Na Han (å‘å–Š) » San Hao Sheng

Na Han (å‘å–Š) » San Hao Sheng — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:11:00 +0000

[...] Renaissance Man: How to be a Real Polymath [...]

By: Islam Sharabash

Islam Sharabash — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:35:46 +0000

I believe there are greater economic opportunities for the well rounded man, simply because the application of various backgrounds on a single product leads to innovation.
Your talents are never wasted unless you consciously or unconsciously choose to waste them, teaching your kids an art is as noble an endeavor as researching quantum mechanics…

Blah blah blah.

By: Ian

Ian — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:05:59 +0000

Great post, agree entirely.
I can add that you should study at university not just for a job, but for your life. Learn a little about the world you live in. You will also find that general knowledge helps you in your job and career.

Again, great post.

By: How To Discuss Politics Civil | The Art of Manliness

How To Discuss Politics Civil | The Art of Manliness — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:50:05 +0000

By: Penn Quarter Living » An Open Letter To The DC Public Library

Penn Quarter Living » An Open Letter To The DC Public Library — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:13:07 +0000

[...] at Penn Quarter Living like to think of ourselves as aspiring renaissance men (or women). We’re trying to embrace all the arts, not just painting & sculpture, but [...]

By: Gene Turnbow

Gene Turnbow — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:45:26 +0000

Being a renaissance man has its drawbacks as well. Because our entire social and economic system is designed around the vast majority of us who are not polymaths, when someone comes along who can function as an expert in any or all of several fields of endeavor, that person is pidgeon-holed and most of his talents are simply wasted. This is a great personal tragedy, and the number of jobs out there that really challenge a true polymath is very small indeed.

I have a job that uses about 30% of my skill set. Most polymaths are not so lucky – and if I wanted to change jobs, my options with respect to fulfilling employ are very very slim.

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painting baseball fields — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:10:21 +0000

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By: rennaisannce man

rennaisannce man — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:39:37 +0000

[...] in Italy. This is what you need to master in order to become a true modern day Renaissance man …http://artofmanliness.com/2008/05/27/how-to-be-a-renaissance-man/Renaissance Man (1994)Plot Summary: Danny DeVito plays an advertising man who is slowly sliding [...]

By: Lessons in Manliness from Knute Rockne | The Art of Manliness

Lessons in Manliness from Knute Rockne | The Art of Manliness — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:35:53 +0000

[...] Be a renaissance man. Knute was a jock who loved sports and was passionate about football. But he cultivated his mind too. While a student at Notre Dame, he didn’t let his role as an athlete take away from his studies. A diligent student, Rockne’s average was a 90.52% (this was before the grade point system). He was equally adept as science (receiving a 97% in chemistry) as he was in English and philosophy (earning a 98% and 94% respectively). He also found time to serve as a yearbook editor and play the flute in the orchestra (if Knute Rockne played the flute, I may have to reconsider the manliness quotient of that instrument). Knute graduated magna cum laude from Notre Dame and was offered a job as chemistry assistant at the school, a position he took in addition to various coaching jobs. [...]

By: Evert de Ruiter

Evert de Ruiter — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:12:44 +0000

I don’t know how you guys do it, but every single time I read a post on this blog it brings me such joy and guidance. You give me great inspiration to do the things that are most important in my life. And you did it again with this post. I read a lot about the Renaissance period and especially Leonarda Da Vinci and I always loved the thought of being a ‘well rounded’ man like him, but I simply didn’t know how to put that to practise. With this post you give me a sort guidance to take a shot at it.

Excellent post.