June 2010

Boxing Basics-Part II: Stance+Footwork

by A Manly Guest Contributor

Image from arwriterphotog Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Chad Howse who is doing a series of posts for AoM on the basics of boxing. Thanks Chad! In this installment of the “Boxing Basics” series I’m going to cover proper stance as well as a bit of footwork. There are a couple things [...]

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15 Great iPhone Apps for Men

by Brett

This series is supported by Gillette. Learn more about Gillette and its products at Gillette.com.

Throughout time men have harnessed technology and different tools to improve their lives and to become the best man they could be. Cavemen used flint and steel to start fires. Ancient soldiers smelted different metals to create stronger swords and weapons. Mariners used astrolabes and compasses to conquer the seas. The Colt revolver became the go-to tool for many a man in the 19th century, and it helped tame the Wild West. I could go on, but I think you get the idea.

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Announcing 3 New AoM T-Shirt Designs+Giving Away 3 AoM T-Shirts!

by Brett & Kate McKay

The awesome guys over at Tankfarm Clothing have done it again, whipping up 3 brand new, super cool Art of Manliness t-shirt designs. The first two are based on old World War II posters: The third is inspired by our popular post about the importance of hustle: Art of Manliness T-Shirt Giveaway In conjunction with [...]

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Motivational Posters: Founding Fathers Edition

by Brett & Kate McKay

Independence Day, the Fourth of July, is a week away for those of us in the United States. So we thought it would be most appropriate to make a “Founding Fathers” edition of our motivational posters series. We centered in on three of this illustrious group’s most influential men-George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. [...]

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Manvotional: Wanted-A Man

by Brett & Kate McKay

“Wanted-A Man” from Pushing to the Front, 1911 By: Orison Swett Marden “All the world cries, Where is the man who will save us? We want a man! Don’t look so far for this man. You have him at hand. This man,—it is you, it is I, it is each one of us! . . [...]

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A Man’s Guide to Summer Dress Part II

by Antonio

Welcome to Part II in our hot weather dressing series. In this article we’ll cover general guidelines to remember when dressing for the heat and specifically get into hot weather headwear, footwear, and lower body clothing. If you haven’t read it already, please make sure to read A Man’s Guide to Summer Dress Part I [...]

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So You Want My Job: Air Traffic Controller

by Brett & Kate McKay

Once again we return to our So You Want My Job series, in which we interview men who are employed in desirable jobs and ask them about the reality of their work and for advice on how men can live their dream. Last time we heard from the guy who flies the planes. This week [...]

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The Duties of the Best Man

by Brett & Kate McKay

“Wedding season” is currently upon us. June is the most popular month for weddings, and they’ll be going full steam from now until September. You may have received a few invitations in the mail or even been asked to be your friend’s or brother’s best man. Being asked to be the best man in a [...]

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Boxer or Briefs? The Manpacks Giveaway

by Brett

I’m a man! I’ll fish in my skivvies if I damn well please. If you’re like a lot of men, you’ve probably been wearing the same 5 sets of undergarments for the past 6 years. And they’re probably nasty looking. Your undershirts have layers of yellow sweat and deodorant stains in the pits, your underwear [...]

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The Art of Manliness Podcast #25: The Art of Non-Conformity with Chris Guillebeau

by Brett

Welcome back to another episode of the Art of Manliness podcast! In this week’s edition we talk to Chris Guillebeau, author of the blog The Art of Non-Conformity. Do you have a dream that you’ve had since you were a boy, but never got around to fulfilling because it didn’t fit the typical life pattern [...]

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Finding Your Calling Part V: Obstacles to Embracing Your Vocation

by Brett & Kate McKay

In Parts I and II of our series on vocation we talked about what a vocation is. In Part III we put forth an argument for why every man should pursue his vocation. In Part IV we discussed how to find your vocation. In this final installment in the series, we will discuss the obstacles [...]

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Vocation: Sham and Sincerity

by Brett & Kate McKay

Editor’s note: In conjunction with the series we’re currently doing on vocation and calling, we will be publishing excerpts from Self-Culture Through the Vocation by Edward Howard Griggs (1914). Sham and Sincerity If mechanical work has the limitations cited, it is what we call the higher vocations that involve just the gravest dangers, for in [...]

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Going Sockless in the Summer

by Brett & Kate McKay

As a teenager, flip flops were a staple for me in the summer. I would go through a pair or two each season. But as I got older, I stopped wearing flip flops. Why? Well, for starters, I realized that men have really ugly feet and that most people probably don’t want to see my [...]

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Boxing Basics-Part I: How to Wrap Your Hands

by A Manly Guest Contributor

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Chad Howse who will be doing a series of posts for AoM on the basics of boxing. Thanks Chad! Boxing has been around for thousands of years in some form or another. Whether it was the Ancient Greeks or Romans or the Brits and later the rest [...]

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How to Negotiate for a Used Car

by Brett

A couple of months ago, I wrote about how to buy a used car. I went through all the steps except for negotiating because it’s a topic deserving of its very own post. A post which I’ll tackle today. Now to begin, here’s my honest confession: I suck at negotiating. And it becomes really apparent [...]

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Get the Building Your Resiliency eBook!

by Brett & Kate McKay

A few months ago, we ran a series of posts on building your resiliency. We got a very positive response from it, and many of you told us that you found it very helpful and inspiring. After the series was over, we received many requests from readers to put the series together in an easy [...]

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Finding Your Calling Part IV: Discovering Your Vocation

by Brett & Kate McKay

In Parts I and II of our series on vocation we talked about what a vocation is, and in Part III we put forth an argument for why every man should pursue his vocation. Today, we’ll be discussing how to find your vocation. Your True Vocation=Your Gifts+Your Passion As we’ve discussed so far, your calling [...]

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12 Classic and Manly Cop and Detective Shows

by Brett & Kate McKay

For over a century, cops and detectives have been icons of American masculinity. Combining brain power and brute force, these gumshoes represent the myth of the lone hero who is forever faced with new challenges and puzzles, a man who must rub shoulders with the criminal element but maintain his integrity, a prototype of the [...]

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So You Want My Job: Airline Pilot

by Brett & Kate McKay

Once again we return to our So You Want My Job series, in which we interview men who are employed in desirable jobs and ask them about the reality of their work and for advice on how men can live their dream. Becoming a pilot is something I imagine many of us dreamed about as [...]

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← Previous Entries

June 2010

Boxing Basics-Part II: Stance+Footwork

15 Great iPhone Apps for Men

Announcing 3 New AoM T-Shirt Designs+Giving Away 3 AoM T-Shirts!

Motivational Posters: Founding Fathers Edition

Manvotional: Wanted-A Man

A Man’s Guide to Summer Dress Part II

So You Want My Job: Air Traffic Controller

The Duties of the Best Man

Boxer or Briefs? The Manpacks Giveaway

The Art of Manliness Podcast #25: The Art of Non-Conformity with Chris Guillebeau

Finding Your Calling Part V: Obstacles to Embracing Your Vocation

Vocation: Sham and Sincerity

Going Sockless in the Summer

Boxing Basics-Part I: How to Wrap Your Hands

How to Negotiate for a Used Car

Get the Building Your Resiliency eBook!

Finding Your Calling Part IV: Discovering Your Vocation

12 Classic and Manly Cop and Detective Shows

So You Want My Job: Airline Pilot

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