February 2013 | 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 family of four in a lively kitchen scene showcases their unique parenting style. The father playfully holds an upside-down child, while the mother, embracing another parenting moment, stands with a child joyfully perched on her back.

The 4 Parenting Styles (And Which One Is Best)

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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Podcast #1,060: No, There Isn’t a Loneliness Epidemic (And That May Be an Even Bigger Problem)

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Podcast #1,058: The Science of Porn: Myths, Facts, and Overlooked Issues

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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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”

Browse all Get Social

An old black and white photo of a man starting his day with push ups.

Start Your Day Off Right: The 15-Minute Bodyweight Workout

A man in a suit sitting at a desk, showcasing his importance and good resume.

The Importance of a Good Resume

A black and white comic strip featuring Frederick Douglass, a black man who was once enslaved, and a woman.

An Original AoM Comic: Frederick Douglass – How a Slave Was Made a Man

A man in a leather jacket, engrossed in reading a book by Jack London.

Manvotional: Jack London on Success

A group of men in uniform, captured by Dr. Lorien Foote for the Art of Manliness Podcast.

The Art of Manliness Podcast #41: The Gentlemen & The Roughs With Dr. Lorien Foote

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How to Layer Clothing With Style

Discover the technique to effortlessly tear a phone book in half.

How to Tear a Phone Book in Half

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Personal Responsibility 102: The Importance of Owning Up to Your Mistakes and How to Do It

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Personal Responsibility 101: Why Is It So Hard to Own Up to Our Mistakes?

A police officer is talking to a man who was pulled over.

What to Do When You Get Pulled Over by the Police

An Everyday Carry key ring featuring a knife and multiple keys, offering practical solutions for any situation.

Solutions for the Everyday Carry of Duct Tape

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Wax Seals: A History and How-To

A diagram illustrating the proper technique for performing the overhead press, one of the fundamental lifts in weightlifting.

Know Your Lifts: Overhead Press

A DIY Penny Charm Bracelet with four coins on it.

The Least Expensive & Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Gift Ever: DIY Penny Charm Bracelet

What a stinking improvement in the toilet installation.

How to Install a Toilet

In his twenties, a man in a suit is giving a presentation on how to achieve lasting success by training your brain to a group of people.

Don’t Waste Your Twenties — Part 2: Train Your Brain for Lasting Success

A twentysomething man laying in bed with a blanket on his head, showcasing his unique powers.

Don’t Waste Your Twenties — Part 1: Taking Advantage of the Unique Powers of the Twentysomething Brain

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Confused by the Stock Market? Don’t Be. A Primer on Stocks