September 2010 | The Art of Manliness

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Take the D Word Off the Table

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Podcast #1,020: Becoming a Tech Intentional Family

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Podcast #1,017: When He’s Married to Mom

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Sunday Firesides: In Praise of Little Platoons

A man and a boy are repairing a bicycle tire outside. Demonstrating the skills of successful fathers, the man carefully explains each step while the boy watches closely, eager to learn.

Some Reasons Why Some Men Are Successful Fathers

Three people, including the great father-in-law, stand under a tree by a lake, with two benches nearby.

How to Be a Great Father-in-Law

A dad is lifting a young child in the air. Both are wearing capes and masks, playing in a room with large windows. He embraces his essential role, making kids awesome through imaginative play.

Podcast #998: Dad’s Essential Role in Making Kids Awesome

A teenage son sitting on a bed wearing headphones, looking thoughtfully out of a window.

Get Your Son Out of His Bedroom

A hand holds a needle near a blue balloon against a clear sky, symbolizing the tension of rejection and how to deal with it.

Podcast #1,033: Ouch! That Stings! Why Rejection Hurts So Much (And How to Deal With It)

A black-and-white vintage wedding photo captures a historic moment of marriage as the groom gazes fondly at the bride, who faces the camera with a beaded tiara and veil.

Fascinating Insights on the State of Sex and Marriage 100 Years Ago

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Podcast #865: How to Win Friends and Influence People in the 21st Century

Three people stand together with arms raised in celebration on a rocky riverbank, surrounded by lush mountains, with the sun setting behind them—an ideal scene of enduring friendships.

Why Are Female Friendships the Ideal? (‘Cause Dude Friendships Also Rock)

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Dale Carnegie’s “Damned Fool Things I Have Done”

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Podcast #1,025: What’s Going on With Your Social Anxiety?

A group of people dressed in casual clothing relax and converse on an outdoor deck with wicker furniture, magazines, and a small cart. The background shows a body of water, creating a personal atmosphere perfect for unwinding.

The Power of Personal Atmosphere

The Science of Motivating Young Adults

Podcast #1,012: The Science of Motivating Your Kids (And Any Young Adult)

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A man in a blue sweater is posing for a photo while following the Man's Guide to stylish sweaters.

A Man’s Guide to Sweaters

Three sailor men **posing** for a photo on a **hike**.

Underestimating a Hike

A video game producer standing in front of a building in the snow.

So You Want My Job: Video Game Producer

Joseph W. Kittinger skydiving from space.

Skydiving from Space-Part I: Joseph W. Kittinger’s Long, Lonely Leap

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The Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #32: Is There Anything Good About Men with Dr. Roy Baumeister (Part I)

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Where Is the Grass Greener? The Economics of Happiness

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Manvotional: Heroic Education

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The Art of Conversation: 5 Dos and Don’ts

A man is learning how to change the car's air filter while working under the hood.

How to Change Your Car’s Air Filter

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Lessons in Manliness from Beowulf

Mastering the art of cooking bacon properly in a skillet brings out the irresistible flavor of this classic man food.

Mastering Man Food: How to Cook Bacon Properly

An old book showcasing an American manliness archetype with a picture of a self-made man in a suit.

3 Archetypes of American Manliness- Part III: The Self-Made Man

Discover the ultimate blazer jacket for your next adventure with the man's primer.

A Man’s Primer on the Blazer Jacket

A man cleaning a room with a vacuum.

How to Clean Like a Man

A fighter's heart by Sam Sheridan discussed on the Art of Manliness podcast.

The Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #30: A Fighter’s Heart & Mind with Sam Sheridan

Through the bow of a sailboat, witness the show of a breathtaking sunrise, igniting passion within.

Does Your Passion Show Through?

A famous man sitting in a rocking chair on a porch with a pocket notebook.

The Pocket Notebooks of 20 Famous Men

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The Power of Personal Influence

A group of Martial Artists kneeling down in a karate room.

So You Want My Job: Martial Artist

A heroic American man, embodying archetypes of strength and craftsmanship, is depicted in an old black and white drawing as he skillfully wields an anvil.

3 Archetypes of American Manliness — Part II: The Heroic Artisan

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