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Today is New Year's Eve. Like most people in the world, I'm taking time to reflect on how the past year ...

The idea of the self-made man is inextricably tied up with that of the American dream. It is his image that ...

This following essay appeared in the New York Times in 1995. As a young man, I remember it making a deep ...

Editor's note: This is a guest post from Harland Pond. It's that time of year again. Navigating social ...

The season for parties is currently in full swing. For the party guest, the event is a chance to kickback ...

Image from magarell Yesterday, we set down the rules of being the perfect houseguest. The host likewise has ...

Image by George Marks Next week is Thanksgiving and with it comes the arrival of the holiday season. Many ...

I found this poem in a book on public speaking from 1900. While it was written for young boys, it's just as ...

Editor's Note: In honor of Quantum of Solace being released today, AoM contributor Cameron Schaefer has put ...

The elders of the tribe stood in front of the hut and beckoned for the young man to come out and begin the ...

William Shakespeare's words speak across generations and cultures. In this scene, Polonius gives a bit of ...

In a speech, Roosevelt extolled the manly virtues that every boy and man should develop: hard work, courage, ...

Every man should value lifelong learning. Sadly, many men today have put the things of the mind on the back ...

This is part 3 in the Man Killer Series. Read Part 1 and Part 2. Most people in leadership will get the ...

We all face challenges in our lives. What separates men of character from spineless wieners is the way they ...

Occasionally, the Art of Manliness runs a series called "Lessons in Manliness." They are an attempt to glean ...

Oftentimes, when a man sees yet another bombshell on the arm of a dude who from all appearances is a ...

Image by Softypapa We've written before on the importance of spending time with Mother Nature. The modern ...

Editor's note: It is in times of turmoil and strife that true manliness is shown. A life without adversity ...

Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Tim Clark.  "So, boy. You wish to serve me?" Silhouetted ...