From the monthly archives:

August 2008

The Art of Manliness Weekly Roundup: Disney World Edition

by Brett & Kate McKay

Right now I’m in Orlando visiting my wife’s grandparents. My wife’s uncle, who also lives here, works for Disney World and he hooked us up with some free park passes. So we spent the entire day yesterday at Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom. It was a blast, even for a 26 year old. Needless to [...]

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8 Inspirational Football Locker Room Speeches

by Brett & Kate McKay

The college football season starts on Saturday (okay, technically Thursday. But I’m saying Saturday because that’s when Oklahoma plays. Boomer Sooner!). I love football. It’s one of the manliest sports. For it is truly the sport closest to combat. Men strategize in their war room, don their armor, and line up against their opponent. Victory [...]

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3 Man Killers: Money

by schaefer

Integrity is the foundation of a great man and once it is broken, it can never be completely restored. Like a an ornament that has been shattered into a million pieces, it can be glued back together, but when held up to the light, the cracks are still clearly seen.
Three specific areas, money, sex and [...]

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The History and Nature of Man Friendships

by Brett & Kate McKay

Friendships are an important part of a man’s life. Friends are those men you can count on when the chips are down. They’ll back you up even when the whole world is against you. Friends are those men who will buy you a beer (or a soda) when you lose a job or your lady [...]

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The Art of Manliness Weekly Roundup: Back to Law School Edition

by Brett & Kate McKay

Monday I start my third and final year of law school. It’s been a journey full of stress and hard work, but I have to say that overall, law school has been a rewarding experience. My writing and reasoning skills have improved dramatically, I can read and comprehend material more quickly, and my ability to [...]

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10 Manly Feats of Strength

by Brett & Kate McKay

Men like to compete. Men particularly enjoy comparing and competing against one another in the area of strength. To settle disputes among your friends as to who is the strongest, you could go to the gym, slide some 45 lb plates on a bar, and see who can bench or squat the most. But that [...]

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The Basics of Cleaning Your Revolver

by schaefer

Several years ago my dad gave me my first handgun- a Smith & Wesson .357 magnum revolver. It didn’t come as a surprise. I had grown up around guns and had hoped that one day my dad would pass a few on to me. Because of the value of this gift, both sentimental and monetary, [...]

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The Art of Manliness Group Writing Project: The Man Cookbook

by Brett & Kate McKay

A few weeks ago we asked you all if cooking was manly. The answer was clear. Yes, cooking is manly. Very manly in fact. An astounding 1,957 of you said yes, while only 88 said no. Many of you in your comments discussed some of the food you like to prepare. Grilling and cooking breakfast [...]

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Five Traits of True Leadership

by Brett & Kate McKay

We all lead at some point in our life. We serve as leaders in our jobs, in our communities, and in our families. For many, being a leader means having the power to control others. Those who take this view eventually find that the more they try to control people, the less influence they have [...]

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The Uncle Buzz Workout: How to Get in Shape Without the Gym

by Brett & Kate McKay

I just got back from my tremendously wonderful trip to Vermont this week. I took part in the traditional face stuffing that always accompanies a vacation, and yet when I weighed myself upon my return, I found to my surprise that I hadn’t gained any weight. I attribute this to the fresh mountain air and [...]

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Be a Modern Knight: Protecting Your Lady in the 21st Century

by Brett & Kate McKay

Although the gender lines in this modern age have become increasingly blurred, there is one male/female disparity that even the most ardent feminist cannot deny: men are physically stronger than women. As such, they have from the inception of the human race been called upon to be the community’s warriors, knights, and soldiers. Fending off [...]

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Why Being “Indie” is a Bunch of Bunk

by Brett & Kate McKay

The term “indie” has a somewhat amorphous meaning. Once applied strictly to underground music and films that were not made or financed by large corporations, the label can now be applied to a whole culture. Still, it’s hard to pin down exactly what it means. So I turn to that great and reliable resource, Wikipedia:
“The [...]

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Lessons in Manliness: Viktor Frankl

by Brett

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Cory Edwards. Cory is a professional musician and songwriter. He lives with his wife and two children in St. Louis, MO.
Viktor Frankl (1905-1997) was a psychotherapist and brain surgeon who specialized in treating depression, especially for those prone to suicide. Being a Jew in Nazi Germany, he [...]

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Comedy Club Etiquette

by Brett

Bob Hope performing at a night club
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Eric Bielitz, a graduate of the University of Maryland, Eric Bielitz who has worked nights and weekends at old man bars, rock shows, and comedy clubs for the past five years. It pays the taxes on his day job. Eric’s seen [...]

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52 Workout Songs To Help You Get Bigger, Stronger, and Faster

by schaefer

It is no secret that music has an uncanny ability to motivate us. The right song can make an otherwise dull workout become our finest hour. And now there is scientific evidence to support it, as well as entire businesses dedicated to helping you produce customized workout soundtracks. The benefits of music impact several areas [...]

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