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Meditations on the Wisdom of Action

Editor's note: Kyle Eschenroeder’s “10 Overlooked Truths About Taking Action” is one of our ...

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The Power of Secrets in a Transparent World

Hector and Achilles: Two Paths to Manliness

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How to Avoid a 3-Car Pile-Up in Your 30s

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101 Style Tips for Men

It can seem like there's a lot to know about good style, and there is, at least if you want to be enrolled ...

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How to Wear a Sports Jacket With Jeans

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The Always/Sometimes/Never Sunglass Matrix

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How to Give Yourself a Buzz Cut

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Choosing between getting ripped and getting strong can depend on your fitness goals and priorities. If you're looking to build muscle mass, focus on getting strong through weight training and proper nutrition. On the other hand

Getting Ripped vs. Getting Strong

When most dudes have the come-to-Jesus moment that they need to start exercising and eating right, their ...

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A Primer On Muscle-Building Supplements: Which Work and Which Don’t?

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Odd Exercises for Physical Vigor: An Oldtime Strongman’s 15-Minute Morning Routine

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De-Quasimodo Yourself: 6 Exercises to Counteract Slouching

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Gearhead 101: Understanding How Your Car’s Engine Works

I’ve never been a car guy. I just didn’t have any interest in tooling around under the hood to figure ...

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6 Reasons You Should Own a Survival Bow & Arrow

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How to Suture a Wound

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18 Urban and Wilderness Survival Hacks That Would Make MacGyver Proud

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The Myth of Scarcity: 12 Stupidly Easy Things That’ll Set You Apart from the Pack

In the modern world, it often seems like it’s harder than ever to accomplish your goals. It seems ...

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30+ Questions to Ask Yourself Before Leaving a Job

5 Reasons a Man Should Still Carry Cash

How to Be Manager to Your Friends and Peers

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How to Invite People to Do Things Without Being Awkward About It

You've talked to a cute barista at your favorite coffee shop for months, but you only see her when she's ...

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How to Accept a Compliment With Class

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How Not to Be Disappointed With Your Friends

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The 5 T’s of Mastering the Art of Poise

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43 Books About War Every Man Should Read

Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Ryan Holiday. War is unquestionably mankind at his worst. Yet, ...

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How to Make an Authentic Philly Cheesesteak at Home

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Pipe Smoking for Beginners: How to Pack, Light, and Enjoy a Tobacco Pipe

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14 Famous Man Rooms

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Odds & Ends: November 22, 2024

4 Todoist Templates to Streamline and Organize Your Life

Podcast #1,040: Tribal Runners, Weekend Warriors, and Our Changing Relationship to Endurance Sports

The Ancient Art of Saying No: Plutarch’s Guide to Breaking Free from People-Pleasing

Podcast #1,039: What’s Behind the Rise of Parent-Child Estrangement?

Skill of the Week: Crack an Egg With One Hand

Will You Answer the Call of the New Strenuous Age?

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Meditations on the Wisdom of Action

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101 Style Tips for Men

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Getting Ripped vs. Getting Strong

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Gearhead 101: Understanding How Your Car’s Engine Works

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The Myth of Scarcity: 12 Stupidly Easy Things That’ll Set You Apart from the Pack

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How to Invite People to Do Things Without Being Awkward About It

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43 Books About War Every Man Should Read