2012 | Page 2 of 12 | 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

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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)

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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

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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?

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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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How to Be Happy With the Car You Drive

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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

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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

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How to Make the Best Beef Jerky in the World

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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

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How to Be an Awesome Uncle

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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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How to Use a Flashlight in a Tactical Situation

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Manly Honor: Part III — The Victorian Era and the Development of the Stoic-Christian Code of Honor

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Drinks Are on Me! How to Buy a Round at the Bar

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How to Bug-In: What You Need to Know to Survive a Grid-Down Disaster

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Dressing Sharp & Casual: The Comprehensive Guide for Young Men