June 2014 | 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

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Some Reasons Why Some Men Are Successful Fathers

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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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Art of Manliness Podcast #74: Ancient Roman Honor With Dr. Carlin Barton

Manliness lessons from Louis Zamperini.

4 Lessons in Manliness from Louis Zamperini

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Outfitted and Equipped in History: Louis Zamperini’s Life Raft

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Art of Manliness Sacrilege! My Year-Long Experiment With Using an Electric Razor

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9 Ways to Invest Without Putting Money Into the Stock Market

Start a fight club in your garage with like-minded individuals.

How and Why to Start a Fight Club in Your Garage

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Art of Manliness Podcast #73: Valor With Mark Greenblatt

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7 Letters to Write Before You Turn 70

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How to Write a Note of Congratulations

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Outfitted and Equipped: Drive-In Movie Date

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How to Fail and Live to Talk About It: 10 Tips for Explaining Your Missteps Without Sounding Like a Train Wreck

Discover the secrets of personal magnetism in this engaging podcast inspired by the Art of Manliness. Learn how anyone can master the art and science of charisma with The Charisma Myth.

Art of Manliness Podcast #72: The Charisma Myth with Olivia Fox

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5 Alternatives to the Diamond Engagement Ring

Engineering the Alpha is a practical guide to living an extraordinary life, as highlighted in the Art of Manliness podcast with John Romaniello.

Art of Manliness Podcast #71: Engineering the Alpha with John Romaniello

A Semper Virilis guide to manhood in the 21st century.

Semper Virilis: A Roadmap to Manhood in the 21st Century

A group of soldiers wading through the water on D-Day, a powerful remembrance of their bravery.

The 70th Anniversary of D-Day: Remembrances from the Brave Men Who Were There

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How to Make Small Talk with Strangers: My 21-Day Happiness Experiment

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How to Wax Your Own Clothing and Gear

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Art of Manliness Podcast #70: Modules For Manhood With Kenneth W. Royce