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
Image from anniebee Advice to my Son by J. Peter Meinke The trick is, to live your days as if each one may be your last (for they go fast, and young men lose their lives in strange and unimaginable ways) but at the same time, plan long range (for they go slow; if you […]| 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
Think you got the brains and the brawn? Want to become a professional wrestler? Well you came to the right place!| The Art of Manliness
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William Shakespeare’s words speak across generations and cultures. In this scene, Polonius gives a bit of fatherly advice to his son Laertes before he heads off to France. While all the advice is good, the best doesn’t come until the end- “To thine own self be true.” Be a man of honor and integrity. Live […]| The Art of Manliness