The Art of Manliness

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George Bailey’s Life of Quiet, Seething, Unnecessary Desperation

It’s a Wonderful Life is arguably the most classic of classic Christmas movies. What’s not to like? It’s got the talented directing of Frank

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What creates the differences between the sexes? Many would point to culture, and my guest today would agree that culture certainly shapes us. But

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I’ve rocked a mustache for the better part of 12 years. During that time, I’ve had guys tell me, “Dude! You look like Sam Elliott!” A

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Does it feel like the world is out to get you? Does it seem like everyone you know is an a-hole? Does it feel like your life is going nowhere and

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Once a year, I read The Road by Cormac McCarthy. It’s a cathartic annual ritual for me. What is it about this novel that has such an impact on my

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Have you been stumped as to what to gift to some of the men in your life? Or have you been stumped about what to tell a loved one who wants to know

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The following is an adapted excerpt from The Disaster-Ready Home: A Step-by-Step Emergency Preparedness Manual for Sheltering in Place by Creek

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As the title of his book — Drink? — suggests, world-renowned professor of neuropsychopharmacology David Nutt thinks the cost/benefit analysis

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The Art of Manliness Shop is stocked with items that are true, one-of-a-kind exclusives you can’t find anywhere else. The selection of things

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If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never

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When it comes to lists of men’s favorite movies, The Godfather is a perennial inclusion. And as hard as this may be to believe, the critically

1 min read 2021-11-22 23:55:46

When it comes to lists of men’s favorite movies, The Godfather is a perennial inclusion. And as hard as this may be to believe, the critically

1 min read 2021-11-21 09:54:35

Is there anything more innocuous than gratitude? It’s one of the few values endorsed by solemn religious leaders and vapid lifestyle gurus alike.

1 min read 2021-11-19 01:45:25

Shadow boxing is a fundamental boxing skill. It provides an opportunity for boxers to fine-tune their technique and mentally prepare for a workout

1 min read 2021-11-18 00:00:36

When it comes to high-stakes endeavors, few are as fraught as brain surgery. One false move and you can forever alter someone’s life. That’s