February 2016 | 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

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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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Idleness Kills Manliness

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Podcast #179: The Science of Cheating — How to Prevent and Deal With Infidelity

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6 Style Tips for the Skinny Guy

Top books on manhood and masculinity.

The 13 Books That Have Taught Me the Most About Manhood and Masculinity

Explore the literary lives of the Inklings, including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, in this captivating podcast.

Podcast #178: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien, and the Inklings Mastermind Group

An Ax primer to help you choose the right one.

A Primer on the Ax: How to Use an Ax Safely and Effectively

Discover strategies for breaking your smartphone habit in this comprehensive guide.

The Complete Guide to Breaking Your Smartphone Habit

With just a pull-up bar, homemade muscle is possible. No excuses with bodyweight training.

Podcast #177: Homemade Muscle & Bodyweight Training

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7 Quirky Kisses from the 1930s to Spice Up Your Smooching Sessions

Learn Gearhead 101 about the drivetrain.

Gearhead 101: The Drivetrain

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Podcast #176: The Vanishing Neighbor & The Transformation of American Community

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Never Complain; Never Explain

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Manvotional: The Greatest Sporting Proposition in the World

Listen to Sam Carpenter discuss how to improve systems in his podcast

Podcast #175: How to Improve Your Work and Life With Systems

Explore the evolution of men in combat.

How Men Are Evolved For Fighting According to Science

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12 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to a Museum

The ultimate glossary of strength training terms is a comprehensive resource.

The Ultimate Glossary of Strength and Conditioning Terms

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Podcast #174: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Style

Jacques Lusseyran's insightful guide to taking action without excuses.

Turn Your Excuses Into Action: The “Do What You Can” Guide from the Blind, Teenage Leader of the French Resistance