November 2012 | The Art of Manliness

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Podcast #1,056: The 80/80 Marriage — A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship

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Podcast #1,039: What’s Behind the Rise of Parent-Child Estrangement?

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Take the D Word Off the Table

A family gathers around the table, each member engrossed in their smartphones as a podcast plays softly in the background. A bowl of snacks sits invitingly, offering a hint of intentional connection amidst the digital focus.

Podcast #1,020: Becoming a Tech Intentional Family

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

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Get Your Son Out of His Bedroom

A man with a thoughtful expression holds his chin, contemplating if he's falling in love, while a woman gazes up at him, both dressed in 1940s attire, captured in a classic black and white photograph.

Look Before You Leap: Questions to Ask to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Person

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Podcast #1,054: Familiarity Breeds Contempt (And Other Underappreciated Consequences of Digital Communication)

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Important PSA: The World Is Divided Into Social Initiators and Non-Initiators

Children play on a seesaw in an outdoor park, their joyful laughter echoing as others stand and cheer. A son eagerly awaits his turn, hoping to join the fun.

Your Son Needs to Join a Gang

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Podcast #1,052: Stop Saying Um (And Fix the Other Vocal Tics That Are Sabotaging Your Speaking)

Three men in suits are smiling and conversing in a room with patterned wallpaper, their sense of humor evident. One man holds a cigarette, adding to the laid-back atmosphere where nobody seems to take themselves too seriously.

Why We Value a Sense of Humor (And Distrust People Who Take Themselves Too Seriously)

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The Ancient Art of Saying No: Plutarch’s Guide to Breaking Free from People-Pleasing

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

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How to Make a Wallet That Will Last the Rest of Your Life

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table, showcasing the artistry of a Master Penman.

So You Want My Job: Master Penman

A group of soldiers, led by a combat medic, are bravely walking on a bridge amidst the chaos of battle. Equipped to save lives, the medic remains vigilant for any signs of

Save Lives Like a Combat Medic: How to Splint a Lower-Leg Fracture

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How to Make a Cribbage Board

A group of manly men sitting on a blanket playing cribbage.

The Manly History of Cribbage and How to Play the Game

A happy man standing next to his car on a bridge.

How to Be Happy With the Car You Drive

Three American South men proudly standing on a pile of logs, embodying manly honor.

Manly Honor Part V: Honor in the American South

A man is doing a Stair Workout, running down a set of steps to burn off calories.

Burn Off That Pie, No Equipment Necessary: The Stair Workout

A drawing of a gentleman looking out of a plane window as he flies.

How to Fly Like a Gentleman

Unlocking the Science of Habits - The armor that safeguards us from the arrows of defeat lies in understanding and leveraging the Habit Loop.

Unlocking the Science of Habits: How to Hack the Habit Loop & Become the Man You Want to Be

Beef jerky in the world's best glass measuring cup.

How to Make the Best Beef Jerky in the World

A heartfelt drawing of a turkey and corn, embodying the spirit of gratitude through the powerful words

Manvotional: The Courage to Face Ingratitude

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A Primer on Greek Mythology: Part IV – The Odyssey and Applying What We’ve Learned

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How to Network & Socialize Effectively: A Comprehensive Guide

An awesome uncle and a girl on a motorcycle.

How to Be an Awesome Uncle

A man snowshoeing in the frozen water.

Walking on (Frozen) Water: A Primer on Snowshoeing

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Manly Honor Part IV — The Gentlemen and the Roughs: The Collision of Two Honor Codes in the American North

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Advice From a 92-Year-Old Veteran of WWII on Getting Out of a Dark Place

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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Turntable

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8 Finance Questions to Ask When Considering a Job Offer

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