Pride in cleanliness develops one's attention to detail, work ethic, and self confidence. Cleanliness facilitates the orderly development of one's life.| The Art of Manliness
It may not seem like it at first blush, but living with integrity is easier than living a deceitful life.| The Art of Manliness
Even when life hits you hard, even if you’re fighting in a frozen forest, even if you have Parkinson’s, even if you’re crapping in a bag by the side of the freeway, you keep on going.| The Art of Manliness
A longform primer on what made Plato such an enduring figure in world history.| The Art of Manliness
Most people can make a plan. Planning is fun. You get to dream, scheme, and visualize a future where everything is awesome. But executing plans? A lot of people struggle with that. A few months ago, I did a poll on the AoM WhatsApp Channel (give us a follow!) asking what members were struggling with the […]| The Art of Manliness
Threading a needle does not have to be hard or stressful. Learn the easy way with this post!| The Art of Manliness
Tips on how to be assertive and not a pushover.| The Art of Manliness
Treating life like an experiment is about curiosity and attempting to live better. Here are some tips and tools for treating life like an experiment.| The Art of Manliness
Discover why practicing restraint can make your emotions, words, and pleasures more powerful and meaningful.| newsletter.belowthesurface.top
Unlock the secrets of a man's journey through life. Learn about the stages and transitions that shape us from birth to old age.| The Art of Manliness
Every man goes though ups and downs in his life. Here's a guide on how to weather them like a man.| The Art of Manliness
Uncover the phases of adult life and the idea of midlife crisis. Dive into the Mid-Life Transition and its significance in Daniel J. Levinson's research.| The Art of Manliness
Yet, while the precise definition of chastity will vary from man to man, there are aspects of this virtue that all men should aspire to.| The Art of Manliness
Learn how to look people in the eye to improve your romantic life, your business life. Also eye contact tips so you don't look creepy.| The Art of Manliness
Benjamin Franklin's 13 virtues: temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, humility,| The Art of Manliness
Sometimes, living frugally seems old-fashioned. But if a man wishes to remain economically and emotionally independent, frugality is an essential virtue.| The Art of Manliness
Benjamin Franklin chose Order as his third virtue because itwould allow him more time to attend to his projects. Thus he could become a master of the universe| The Art of Manliness
The Case for Industriousness Develops self-respect. Putting in an honest days work lets you look at yourself in the mirror without feeling ashamed.| The Art of Manliness
Phases of growth and interest, conflict and drama, change and renewal happen continuously throughout one's life, and in a predictable pattern.| The Art of Manliness
Many men today are sloughing off leadership responsibilities either because of laziness or apathy. They would rather live a life of ignoble ease and have others shoulder the responsibility for them. But the world needs the leadership of virtuous men more than ever. When you're called to serve as a leader, will you be ready to take on the challenge?| The Art of Manliness
On the Art of Manliness, we talk about many things, from personal development, to physical fitness, to concrete skills and know-how. If you’ve ever wanted to do more than just listen to/read the content we publish, and desire to start taking action in these areas, then The Strenuous Life is for you! The Strenuous Life […]| The Art of Manliness
The Strenuous Life is a membership platform for those who wish to revolt against our age of ease, comfort, and existential weightlessness. The Bugle is the monthly newsletter for participants of The Strenuous Life, which highlights the strenuous going-ons of our intrepid members. Below is what we sent members as the May edition of the Bugle. We […]| The Art of Manliness
When most people today hear the word "virtue," they usually don't think "manliness." Having virtue or being virtuous is looked at as being sissy or effeminate.| The Art of Manliness
Is there a less sexy idea today than the temperance movement? Benjamin Franklin selected temperance to kick off his self-improvement program for a reason.| The Art of Manliness
Benjamin Franklin was not referring to monastic solitude when he presented silence as a virtue. He meant knowing the appropriate time and words to speak.| The Art of Manliness
Think summers full of exploring outside, going on campouts with friends, working on arts and crafts, pursuing new hobbies, and getting lost in good books is something you left behind with your boyhood? It doesn’t have to be when you join The Strenuous Life. Let The Strenuous Life be your portal to the kind of active, […]| The Art of Manliness
"Vacation Time", from The Book of Camping and Woodcraft, 1918, by Horace Kephart| The Art of Manliness
Having a beard is always manly. Having a beard in the winter is not only virile, but dang practical too. It provides a number of benefits (that legal has told me I cannot guarantee) that our clean-shaven brethren sadly miss out on. 1. If you fall in the ice, a beard can literally save your life. While it may […]| The Art of Manliness