The idea of making ramen in your own kitchen can seem pretty darn intimidating. This needn't be the case, however.| The Art of Manliness
From Talks to Young Men, 1897 By Charles Henry Parkhurst When calculating the prospects of a young man, and the likelihood of his being able to go through life without being taken off his feet, I always want to know whether he stands for anything in particular. A written sentence may be mere words or […]| The Art of Manliness
“Display of Energy” From The Successful Man in His Manifold Relations to Life, 1886 By J. Clinton Ransom Energy also displays itself in quietness. “The more noise the less power,” reads one of the principles of mechanics, and it is just as true of the physical and intellectual efforts of man. The great workers work […]| The Art of Manliness
Did you ever have a longin' to get out and buck the trail, And to face the crashin' lightnin' and the thunder and the gale?| The Art of Manliness
“Very many factors go to the building of sound morale…but one of the greatest is that men be fully employed at useful and interesting work. Idleness is a dangerous breeding ground.” –Winston Churchill Last week we explored the fact that idleness kills manliness. Masculinity is an energy — one which seeks to fight, struggle, compete, […]| The Art of Manliness
To Risk To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out is to risk involvement, To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self. To place your ideas and dreams before a crowd is to risk their loss. To love is to risk not being […]| The Art of Manliness
I found this poem in a book on public speaking from 1900. While it was written for young boys, it’s just as applicable to young men. Hard work, dedication, and resiliency are all qualities we should try to develop in our sons and in ourselves. Boys Wanted Boys of spirit, boys of will, Boys of […]| The Art of Manliness
"My Daily Desire," by Thomas Dekker. "To awaken each morning with a smile brightening my face..." Read this short excerpt for a dose of motivation.| The Art of Manliness
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