January 2014 | The Art of Manliness

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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

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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

A teenage son sitting on a bed wearing headphones, looking thoughtfully out of a window.

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)

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 #865: How to Win Friends and Influence People in the 21st Century

Three people stand together with arms raised in celebration on a rocky riverbank, surrounded by lush mountains, with the sun setting behind them—an ideal scene of enduring friendships.

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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Your Concentration Training Program: 11 Exercises That Will Strengthen Your Attention

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Recipes and Cooking Tips That Will Change the Way You Feel About Venison

Manage attention to become the Supreme Commander of your mind.

Become the Supreme Commander of Your Mind: How to Effectively Manage Your Attention

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Influence, Persuasion, and Personal Presentation: Why and How to Look Your Best When Interacting with Others

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The Nature and Power of Ritual Series Conclusion: On Ritual Resistance

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The Power of Ritual: The Rocket Booster of Personal Change, Transformation, and Progress

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How to Turn a Book Into a Handsome Clock

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So You Want My Job: Tree Climber

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John Boyd’s Roll Call: Do You Want to Be Someone or Do Something?

Learn effective techniques to recover from skids, including those caused by snowbanks.

Watch Out for that Snowbank! How to Recover from 5 Types of Skids

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Attention, Please! What Every Man Ought to Know About Focus

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Testing Out: How to “Moneyball” Your Way to a Debt-Free College Degree

Check out the Paleo Manifesto by John Durant featured on the Art of Manliness podcast.

The Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #56: The Paleo Manifesto with John Durant

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Don’t Sweat It: 8 Strategies for Meeting and Connecting with VIPs

A black and white photo capturing a group of people engaged in a shared ritual, exuding an aura of power within the room.

The Power of Ritual: Building Shared Worlds and Bonds That Transcend the Everyday

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4 Bulletproof Ways to Prevent Running Injuries

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How to Live on 24 Hours a Day

A challenging black and white jumpstart photo of a man journaling at a desk.

Jumpstart Your Journaling: A 31-Day Challenge