October 2013 | The Art of Manliness

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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

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

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

Illustration of two men, one as a social initiator gesturing and the other a non-initiator with hands in pockets, set against a split red and white background, much like a compelling PSA on communication dynamics.

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

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 #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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A man's-man guacamole recipe served on a white plate with lime wedges.

5 Awesome Recipes for the Man’s-Man

An old photo of a family posing in front of a car, trying to figure out how to fit their children inside.

Figuring Out How Many Children to Have

1 flannel shirt and 7 Halloween costumes.

1 Flannel Shirt, 7 Halloween Costumes

A man in a suit sitting on a bench in a park.

Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #52: Real Men Real Style With Antonio Centeno

A man and woman demonstrating proper table manners while dining.

Dining Etiquette and Table Manners [VIDEO]

Understanding what men like in men is an engaging topic for discussion and debate.

What Men Like in Men: An Argument from 1902

Two men consider starting a business in an invaluable shop.

Want to Start a Business? Consider These 5 Invaluable Lessons Before Diving In

A man in a military uniform is holding an important watch.

The Eisenhower Decision Matrix: How to Distinguish Between Urgent and Important Tasks and Make Real Progress in Your Life

Makeshift tin of sardines in olive oil.

Power’s Out and in a Pinch? How to Create 5 Makeshift Urban Survival Lights

Conquer FOMO with these 4 crushing questions.

Fighting FOMO: 4 Questions That Will Crush the Fear of Missing Out

A group of people hiking up a mountain, adhering to Hiking Etiquette.

6 Reminders on Hiking Etiquette

A man is performing Wind Sprints while holding a Battle Rope in front of a garage.

Wind Sprints for Your Arms: 15 Battle Rope Exercises

A commercial fisherman in orange gear sitting on a boat.

So You Want My Job: Commercial Fisherman

A drawing of a man sitting in a chair and reading a book to a woman, capturing the essence of family tradition.

60+ Family Tradition Ideas

An old advertisement for a flashlight features a man carrying the latest in flashlights.

Every Man Should Carry a Torch: A Primer on Flashlights

In a blue shirt, a woman stands in front of a large screen.

Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #51: The Defining Decade With Dr. Meg Jay

A black and white photo of a man in a suit, showcasing elegance and sophistication.

How Not to Make Your Parents’ Money Mistakes

A heartwarming painting capturing the positive family culture and establishing family traditions, featuring children in a car with a dog.

Creating a Positive Family Culture: The Importance of Establishing Family Traditions

A painting of a family in front of a car, ensuring the home is in tip-top shape.

Keep Your House in Tip-Top Shape: An Incredibly Handy Home Maintenance Checklist

A truly valuable black and white photo of an Antarctic expedition ship in the snow.

What They Left and What They Kept: What an Antarctic Expedition Can Teach You About What’s Truly Valuable

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