Podcast #301: Why Action Is the Answer | The Art of Manliness
Why inaction can be expensive, how action can sometimes mean not doing anything, and why action is the best way to find courage in life.| The Art of Manliness
Why inaction can be expensive, how action can sometimes mean not doing anything, and why action is the best way to find courage in life.| The Art of Manliness
Alexander the Great, Hannibal, and Julius Caesar. What made these ancient generals great and what can we learn from them about leadership?| The Art of Manliness
Do you feel overwhelmed by your digital devices? Do you constantly have an itch to check your phone even when you’re trying to focus on other things?| The Art of Manliness
When it comes to investing, your brain can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Here's what you can do to ensure your brain is a staunch ally.| The Art of Manliness
We find ourselves upon that holiday dedicated to romance, when our thoughts naturally tend towards the state of our relationships. Perhaps you’re single and wondering how to have better success with dating. Or already dating someone, and contemplating upping your commitment level. Or maybe you’re married and trying to keep the fire of love alive. […]| The Art of Manliness
Despite his sometimes poor reputation, if you look at Ulysses Grant more closely, you can find a shining example of courage, resilience, and quiet dignity.| The Art of Manliness
Uncover the brilliance of For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway. Delve into its themes, storytelling, and impact on literature.| The Art of Manliness
If you're a man who's looking to learn more about both the fun and serious sides of manliness, I hope this list can be a resource for books to pick up, study, and enjoy.| The Art of Manliness
As the dying approach their death, up to 88% of them experience certain vivid, moving dreams — though “dreams” isn’t even the best word for these experiences, as they can happen to people when they’re both awake and asleep, and are described by them as being “more real than real.” My guest today has studied […]| The Art of Manliness
Hunting is one of America’s deeply held national traditions. Some of our biggest folk heroes were hunters — men like Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and Theodore Roosevelt. But how did hunting become a tradition in America in the first place and how did that tradition influence American culture, including its arts and conservation laws? […]| The Art of Manliness
Procrastination. We’ve all done it and we tell ourselves we’ll never do it again. Why do we procrastinate despite our best intentions not to?| The Art of Manliness
For some Reagan is the embodiment of all that’s good in America, while for others he's the very opposite. Who was Reagan, the man?| The Art of Manliness
The Gila National Forest covers about 3.3 million acres in southwest New Mexico. During the dry summer season, wildfires pose a serious threat to the area. To spot wildfires in this vast landscape as soon as they start, the U.S. Forest Service relies on fire towers spread throughout the area that are each manned […]| The Art of Manliness
It can feel like we've made a lot of progress during the past 30 years. But if you look closer, you start to notice that we've been running on repeat.| The Art of Manliness
Nice Guys finish last. Learn how to cure your Nice Guy Syndrome from Dr. Robert Glover.| The Art of Manliness
Greatness, rather than being innate, is in fact made through years of hard, deliberate practice.| The Art of Manliness
Podcasts seem to be everywhere these days, but I still run into people who are interested in listening to them but haven’t quite figured out how to do so (in fact, sometimes when I invite older guests to be on the AoM podcast, they ask, “What’s a podcast?”). If you’ve wanted to listen to the […]| The Art of Manliness
I’ve been barbell lifting for seven years. In that time I’ve hit some personal records that I’m proud of: a 615-lb deadlift, 225-lb shoulder press, and 465-lb squat. The last couple years though, I haven’t notched these kinds of big milestones for a combination of reasons, including dealing with injuries, having less time, and experiencing […]| The Art of Manliness
When John Bowe learned that his reclusive cousin, who had lived for decades in his parents’ basement, had moved out and gotten married at the age of fifty-nine, John was extremely surprised. What made him equally surprised was how his cousin had finally launched his life. It hadn’t been meds or therapy. Instead, he had […]| The Art of Manliness
We’ve been told since we were little kids to “Be nice.” But what if being nice isn’t really that good and it’s making you and those around you miserable? That’s the provocative argument my guest today makes. His name is Dr. Aziz Gazipura. He’s a psychologist and founder of the Social Confidence Center. In his […]| The Art of Manliness
When it comes to fitness, figuring out what kind of diet to follow can get really confusing, really fast.| The Art of Manliness
Have you ever been put in a situation that you weren’t ready for at all, but somehow managed to rise to the occasion and do what needed to be done? Imagine being Harry Truman. He grew up a poor farmer’s son in Jackson County, Missouri, didn’t graduate from college, failed at multiple businesses, and […]| The Art of Manliness
Many of us want to learn a new skill or master a new area of expertise, but going deep in a subject takes time and money. There's another way.| The Art of Manliness
Financial independence is a goal for a lot of folks. But what does it take to get there? My guest today explores that question.| The Art of Manliness
The four factors that need to be in place for a man to feel like a man, and why experiencing these qualities has become harder to do in the present age.| The Art of Manliness
Many of the eminent men of history have enjoyed and delighted in a nice glass of red or white wine. Here's how to make your own.| The Art of Manliness
The Spartans were warriors par excellence, but their culture was much more complex. I unpack some of these complexities with historian Paul Rahe| The Art of Manliness
Why do you feel so motivated and excited about tackling a new project at first, but then get bored and abandon it? Why does passionate love quickly turn into ambivalence? Why does it feel like you had more zest for life and work in your twenties than in your thirties and forties? […]| The Art of Manliness
We live in a time of hype and self-aggrandizement. But my guest today argues that what the world needs more of are quiet professionals -- people who’s only focus is to get the job done well. His name is Rob Shaul and he’s the founder and president of Mountain Tactical Institute.| The Art of Manliness
Insults are a part of the human experience. We insult others and we get insulted back. Social media has only amplified our tendency to ridicule one another, and increased our likelihood of being on the receiving end of a barb. Yet we don’t typically understand the dynamics of insults very well. Why do we […]| The Art of Manliness
What is nostalgia? What makes it different than other memories? Does it have any purposes or benefits? Listen in to this great podcast episode.| The Art of Manliness
Different generations love to cast aspersions on each other. Boomers think Millennials and Gen Zers are fragile narcissists. Those younger generations think that Boomers are selfish, closed-minded pinheads who helped themselves to economic success and then pulled the ladder out for everyone else. But are these and other generational stereotypes true? Here to unpack […]| The Art of Manliness
In his book Lucky 666, Bob Drury shares the incredible story of a group of ragtag WWII airmen in the Pacific theater and their ringleader, Captain Jay Zeamer.| The Art of Manliness
Running is a gloriously democratic and accessible sport. All you need is a pair of shoes and the will to start moving your legs. It’s so seemingly simple, that you may never think to figure out how you might get better at it — you just follow what your peers may be doing (who may […]| The Art of Manliness
We’ve discussed the many helpful ways you can use AI to improve your life One that’s been a game changer for me is using ChatGPT as my nutrition coach. Coach ChatGPT recently guided me through a successful five-pound cut. It adjusted my macros each week and gave me food suggestions on the fly. It was […]| The Art of Manliness
What if the traits you’ve been taught to suppress your entire career are actually the very qualities that separate those who get what they want from those who stay stuck waiting for recognition that never comes? Today on the show, Jenny Wood argues that most of us are living in what she calls “an invisible […]| The Art of Manliness
We often think of the difference between a boy and a man as a matter of age. But Brian Tome says that there can be 15-year-old men and 45-year-old boys, and that the real difference maker in being grown up isn’t a matter of the number of years you accumulate but the qualities, behaviors, and […]| The Art of Manliness
Whether you’ve been dating someone for a short time or been married for years, there’s one question that can remain perennially interesting — did I choose the right partner? My guest today has some answers to that question that aren’t based on crowd-sourced anecdotes or biased personal hunches, but reams of scientific research. His name is Ty Tashiro […]| The Art of Manliness
My guest today — Master Penman Michael Sull — argues that we can increase our sense of humanity and our connection to the physical world with penmanship.| The Art of Manliness
The marathon race is one of sport's most physically demanding events. To compete at the highest levels takes dedication to training, recovery, mindset.| The Art of Manliness
Some of the best examples of writing love letters have been crafted while the threat of death was imminent. Don't wait to tell your loved ones how you feel.| The Art of Manliness
Before Arnold Schwarzenegger, even before Charles Atlas, there was Eugen Sandow. Rising from obscurity in Prussia, Sandow became an international celebrity during the Golden Age of the Strongman.| The Art of Manliness
Get an inside look at goal disengagement: the science of knowing when you need to quit a goal and move on to something else.| The Art of Manliness
We’re often told violence is never the answer. My guest today would argue that not only is that idea wrong, it's also extremely dangerous.| The Art of Manliness
Note: Cormac McCarthy died last week at the age of 89. To commemorate his passing, we’re rebroadcasting one of my favorite episodes about one of my favorite books: The Road. Please enjoy. 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 […]| The Art of Manliness
Why solitude is more than just secluding yourself from other people, why it's so hard to come by, and how leadership has suffered because of that.| The Art of Manliness
Most leadership advice says the same thing: to be a good leader, you need to be generous, humble, and authentic. My guest, professor of organizational behavior Jeffrey Pfeffer, would say that kind of advice may make us feel good and represent the world as we’d like it to be, but it doesn’t actually work in […]| The Art of Manliness
Dr. Charles Raison's thoughts on how to figure out the right treatment for depression for each individual and what new reserach is telling us.| The Art of Manliness
Pornography is more prevalent and accessible than ever before, yet its effects on relationships, mental health, and human development aren’t popularly well understood. Discussions on the topic are often engaged in from an emotional or religious point of view; less typical is a discussion of pornography from an empirical frame. My guest today, Dr. Brian […]| The Art of Manliness
The idea for the Art of Manliness came to me 17 years ago as I was standing in the magazine section of a Borders bookstore. As inspiration struck, I took my Moleskine out of my pocket and jotted down some notes, like potential names — I considered things like “The Manly Arts” before settling on […]| The Art of Manliness
Plato’s Republic is a seminal treatise in Western political philosophy and thought. It hits on ideas that we’re still grappling with in our own time.| The Art of Manliness
Whenever a financial or technological disaster takes place, people wonder if it could have possibly been averted. Listen to this podcast to find out more.| The Art of Manliness
There is seemingly more collaboration going on in the workplace than ever before. People are working and talking across teams, and within teams, using a wide array of communication channels. As a result, employees, managers, and CEOs alike can feel pulled in a ton of different directions, by a ton of different asks, and find […]| The Art of Manliness
Nicholas Carr and I discuss why our utopian future is creepy, how the internet is making us dumber, and why mundane tasks are a source of satisfaction.| The Art of Manliness
For many of you, getting a promotion or a raise is likely a goal for the coming year. What’s the best approach to take to ensure this becomes a reality?| The Art of Manliness
The case for hunting to those unfamiliar with it, as well as how to become competent in the outdoors, no matter your activity.| The Art of Manliness
When you think about ancient Greek tragedies, you probably think about people in togas spouting stilted, archaic language — stories written by stuffy playwrights to be watched by snooty audiences. My guest today argues that this common conception of Greek tragedies misses the power of plays that were in fact created by warriors for warriors, and which […]| The Art of Manliness
Sports gambling has exploded in America. You can’t watch a game today without being bombarded by ads from betting companies, often co-branded with the major sports leagues themselves. It’s a dramatic shift from just seven years ago, when these same leagues were unified in their opposition to legalized sports betting. Michael Lewis, the bestselling author […]| The Art of Manliness
When people think about living more fully and making better use of their time, they typically think of finding some new organizational system they can structure their lives with. Oliver Burkeman says that what you really need instead are perspective shifts — small, sustainable changes in how you view and approach your day-to-day life. He […]| The Art of Manliness
Our world has never been more convenient and comfortable. With just a few taps of our fingers, we can order food to our door, access endless entertainment options, and keep our climate at a steady 72 degrees. We don’t have to put in much effort, much less face any risk or challenge, in order to sustain […]| The Art of Manliness
Your relationship with your mother is likely the first and most foundational connection in your life. At its best, this bond can be a source of comfort, strength, and love that lasts a lifetime and changes in healthy, appropriate, and adaptive ways as you mature into adulthood. But sometimes, the attachment between a mother and […]| The Art of Manliness
When we think about anxiety, we typically think of something that is generated and felt within an individual. But Murray Bowen, a psychiatrist of the mid-20th century, argued that anxiety was also created by the interactions between individuals and could spread like a contagion in a group, an idea known as “Family Systems Theory.” Here […]| The Art of Manliness
General George S. Patton is known for his aggressive, action-oriented tactical brilliance. His character was also marked by a lesser-known but equally fundamental mystic piety. Those two qualities would come together in the lead up to and execution of Patton’s greatest achievement during WWII: the relief of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. Alex […]| The Art of Manliness
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 acclaimed and popularly beloved film is coming up on the 50th anniversary of its release. Journalist Mark Seal wrote an in-depth piece on the making of The Godfather for […]| The Art of Manliness
Discover the untold stories behind Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans in James Kaplan's book, 3 Shades of Blue. Unveiling the jazz legends behind Kind of Blue.| The Art of Manliness
A lot of young men today struggle in finding their footing in adulthood. They feel lost, directionless, and unsure of who they are and how to confidently and competently navigate the world. Part of the reason for this is that most young men today lack something which was once a part of nearly every culture […]| The Art of Manliness
Is your productivity approach broken? Slow Productivity offers a transformative perspective on accomplishment and well-being.| The Art of Manliness
Enhance your communication skills with Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg. Discover techniques to connect, understand, and navigate conversations with ease.| The Art of Manliness
Discover the role of NEAT in weight loss. Learn how non-exercise activity thermogenesis can help you burn calories throughout the day.| The Art of Manliness
Note: This is a rebroadcast. When it comes to losing weight, you can find plenty of complicated programs that involve long, intense workouts and strict calorie-counting diet plans. But my guest today takes an approach to fat loss that’s awesomely simple, and even more effective because of that fact. His name is Dan John and […]| The Art of Manliness
The Battle of the Bulge commenced on the morning of December 16, 1944. The Allies were ill-prepared for this last, desperate offensive from the Germans, and the campaign might have succeeded if a few things hadn’t gotten in their way, including a single, green, 18-man platoon who refused to give up their ground to the […]| The Art of Manliness
Discover the hidden dimensions of envy with Sara Protasi, a renowned philosophy professor, as she sheds light on this intriguing and misunderstood emotion.| The Art of Manliness
When we think about finance, we typically think about numbers and math. My guest today, however, argues that doing well with money is less about what you can put on a spreadsheet and more about what goes on in your mind, and that if you want to master personal finance, you’ve got to understand how things like […]| The Art of Manliness
You heard about The Art of War, and it sounded pretty cool. So you picked up a copy to read. But you found that, beyond a few of its famous maxims, a lot of this text attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu was hard to understand, much less incorporate into your life. […]| The Art of Manliness
Why do some people who look can’t-miss high-achievers on paper end up floundering in life, while those who can seem like underdogs end up flourishing? When my guest noticed this phenomenon while being involved in the selection process of veteran SEALs for a specialized command, it led him to the discovery that beneath more obvious […]| The Art of Manliness
Planning a national park camping trip? Get expert advice on securing a campsite and navigating the reservation system to make the most of your experience.| The Art of Manliness
When someone asks us to do something we don’t want to do, we often say yes even though we want to say no, because we think that saying no will feel terrible. But my guest, Dr. Vanessa Patrick, says the opposite is true: we actually feel great when we say no. So why do we […]| The Art of Manliness
Note: This is a rebroadcast. Charisma can make everything smoother, easier, and more exciting in life. It’s a quality that makes people want to listen to you, to adopt your ideas, to be with you. While what creates charisma can seem like a mystery, my guest today, communications expert Vanessa Van Edwards, says it comes […]| The Art of Manliness
Amidst the epic clashes of armies and navies that make war such a fascinating subject, lie the smaller human interest stories that prove just as compelling. One such story is that of World War II soldier Joe Johnson Jr., which is told by Marcus Brotherton in a newly published book called A Bright and Blinding […]| The Art of Manliness
The Medal of Honor is the military’s highest and most prestigious decoration and is awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces who “distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.” During World War II, no U.S. unit would produce more […]| The Art of Manliness
War is a violent and bloody business, but it's rarely a ree-for-all. Instead, codes of conduct have existed since ancient times.| The Art of Manliness
Many a man has been impressed by the ingenuity of secret agent operations, and intrigued by the subterfuge, gadgets, and disguises required to pull them off. Much of what we think about when we think about spies got its start as part of the Office of Strategic Services, the American intelligence agency during World War […]| The Art of Manliness
Travel can often be approached as just another consumer good; travelers quickly dive in and out of a place, check off the things they want to see, harvest the requisite pictures to prove they were there, and wear their trip as a status symbol. My guest, Rolf Potts, thinks there’s a better way to approach […]| The Art of Manliness
Some people dread winter with its cold weather, long dark nights, and the downcast mood these elements often induce. But my guest would say it’s possible to befriend winter, and truly enjoy the rhythms and opportunities that are unique to this season. Micah Mortali is the founder of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership […]| The Art of Manliness
