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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

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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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”

Podcast #1,025: What’s Going on With Your Social Anxiety?

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The Power of Personal Atmosphere

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Illustration of two hands demonstrating ways to open a jar. One hand holds the stuck jar lid, while the other twists it counterclockwise. Arrows indicate the direction of motion. Green background.

6 Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid

A cartoon of a man decorating a Christmas tree with lights.

Skill of the Week: Put Lights on Your Christmas Tree Without Swearing Up a Storm

A cartoon illustration of a man throwing a punch at another man.

Skill of the Week: Throw a Devastating Elbow Strike

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The Swiss Army Knife of Fitness — How to Get Lean, Strong, and Flexible With Kettlebells Alone

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The Roman Caesars’ Guide to Ruling

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The Winter Mindset — How Norwegians Love the Winter (And You Can Too)

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Undoing Urgency — How to Stop Drowning in Tasks and Start Living With Purpose

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6 Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid

Like killing spiders, opening a stubbornly stuck jar lid is a task that the man of the house is often ...

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Skill of the Week: Put Lights on Your Christmas Tree Without Swearing Up a Storm

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Skill of the Week: Throw a Devastating Elbow Strike

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Illustration of hands demonstrating the skill of the week: precisely holding one match, lit and glowing, near a matchbox adorned with a barcode.

Skill of the Week: Light a Fire With Just One Match

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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A person, depicted in a comic style, is performing the French Drop Coin Trick for two children. The kids appear interested and are looking intently at the coin as they watch Cool Uncle Tricks in action.

Cool Uncle Tricks: How to Perform the French Drop Coin Trick

An essential part of being an awesome uncle is having a repertoire of tricks and jokes that ...

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Illustration of a sneaker pressing lightly on a brake pedal with a red arrow indicating upward movement of the foot, showcasing Car Brake Safety.

Skill of the Week: Handle Your Car’s Brakes Going Out

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Illustration of a man with a headband, reminiscent of Mr. Miyagi, deftly holding a small object between chopsticks against a red background—perfect for Skill of the Week.

Skill of the Week: Use Chopsticks Like Mr. Miyagi

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Silhouetted trucks drive in line along a ridge at sunset, demonstrating precise convoy execution against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and beams of sunlight.

How to Plan, Organize, and Execute a Convoy

If you've driven on America's highways, you've likely encountered a long line of military ...

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Illustration of a soldier in a green uniform demonstrating three different military hand signals: raising the arm, clenching a fist, and saluting, ideal for a field guide.

A Field Guide to Military Hand Signals

Soldiers often need to operate in complete silence to maintain the element of surprise and avoid detection ...

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Learn some James Bond tactics to detect if someone has been snooping in your room.

Skill of the Week: James Bond’s Tactics for Figuring Out If Someone’s Been Snooping in Your Room

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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A drawing of two hands crushing an aluminum can on the ground with a red arrow indicating the direction of force, demonstrating how to open a can without a can opener.

Skill of the Week: Open a Can Without a Can Opener

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Illustration of a vintage car hydroplaning through water, depicted in a dynamic sketch style with bold lines and shading.

Skill of the Week: Handle a Car That’s Hydroplaning

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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4 Ways to Remove a Broken Light Bulb From a Socket

One of the problems you can encounter with incandescent light bulbs is that when the glass bulb breaks, ...

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A cartoon of a cowboy in a hat displaying equestrian skills by hugging a horse, set against a simple line-drawn landscape.

Skill of the Week: Mount a Horse

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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A stylized illustration of a person performing a Dumpster Jump into a dumpster.

Skill of the Week: Jump From a Building Into a Dumpster

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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An illustration of a bowling ball hitting a pin, showcasing the skill involved in bowling.

Skill of the Week: Pick Up the 7-10 Split in Bowling

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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Illustration of a person tending to a cozy fire in a brick fireplace.

Skill of the Week: Build a Cozy Fireplace Fire (That Won’t Make Your House Smoky)

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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A red vintage car reflected in a vehicle's side mirror, adjusted to eliminate blind spots.

How to Adjust Your Car Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Spots

A blind spot in terms of driving refers to an area where the traffic outside your vehicle cannot be seen ...

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An illustration displaying the Skill of the Week: the perfect technique for a quarterback to throw a football spiral, with a focus on arm movement and body rotation.

Skill of the Week: Throw a Perfect Football Spiral

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...

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A person is filling up their car at a gas station with options for regular, plus, and premium Gas Octanes visible on the pump.

What’s the Difference Between Gas Octanes?

I've been driving for 25 years. I've likely filled up a car's gas tank some 1,300 times during that ...

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