August 2013 | 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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Krav Maga Technique of the Month: Overhand Direct One-Handed Strike Defense

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Creating a Positive Family Culture: How and Why to Create a Family Mission Statement

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Things All Scouts Should Know: 16 Camping and Life Hacks from 1911

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What Strengthens and Weakens Our Integrity – Part IV: The Power of Moral Reminders

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Manvotional: The Call

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Balanced Strength: A Primer on Single Limb Training

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Managing Stress Arousal for Optimal Performance: A Guide to the Warrior Color Code

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How to Make a Rope Swing and Fly Like Tarzan: An Illustrated Guide

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What Strengthens and Weakens Our Integrity — Part III: How to Stop the Spread of Immorality

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How to Follow Up After Meeting Someone in Person

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What Strengthens and Weakens Our Integrity – Part II: Closing the Gap Between Our Actions and Their Consequences

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The 3 Biggest Financial Regrets of College Graduates and How to Avoid Them

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What Strengthens and Weakens Our Integrity – Part I: Why Small Choices Count

The Way of Ten

The Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #49: The Way of Men With Jack Donovan

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Passion Vs. Willingness, Or What Forrest Guth Never Said From The Foxhole

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Don’t Be a Dummy: How to Get a Full Workout With Only Dumbbells

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Outfitted & Equipped in History: American Rough Rider