There are three important realizations that a man needs to have in order to build a strong and lasting marriage.| 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
“Compound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the World. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” Albert Einstein supposedly said that. Lots of quotes get attributed to him that he didn’t actually say, and this may be one of them; I personally don’t see the guy who imagined riding a light […]| 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
While the divorce rate has fallen over the last several years, plenty of couples still don't pass the test of time. Here's how to strengthen your marriage.| 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
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
I am constantly surprised by how many of my friends and coworkers are fearful of asking for a raise. This is how to get a raise. First, just ask.| 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
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 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
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
Should you pay your kids an allowance? How do you teach your kids to budget their money? Parents want their kids to be savvy with money, but often don't know how to start.| The Art of Manliness
You’re hunched over the kitchen table, flipping through your job’s benefits packet. You see something about a Health Savings Account. Looks like a boring place to stash medical cash. You shrug and skim past. That could be a big mistake — not marking that little checkbox could cost your future self a six-figure windfall. If […]| The Art of Manliness
If you own a car, you know the importance of regular maintenance. Rather than waiting for your vehicle to break down and paying for costly repairs, you take it in for oil changes, tire rotations, and filter swaps. Sure, this upkeep requires time and money, but it keeps your car running smoothly, extends its lifespan, […]| The Art of Manliness
Research has consistently shown that a good marriage can significantly improve a man’s happiness and quality of life. But a bad marriage can make you utterly miserable. My guest today argues that by looking for certain red flags in a relationship, you can marry someone who will make your life better.| The Art of Manliness
Marriage offers truly significant benefits that cannot be found outside of it. Here are 6 reasons you should grow up, man-up, and stopping being scared of walking down the aisle.| The Art of Manliness
In 2005, the United States recorded a negative savings rate for the first time since the Great Depression. Why aren't we saving money?| 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
One tradition that has been slowly fading away from Western society is asking a woman's father for his daughter's hand in marriage before the actual marriage proposal| The Art of Manliness
When we imagine the love lives of previous generations, we tend to hypothesize along two lines. We think that things were more idyllic in the past, that people were more moral, took the vows of marriage more seriously, and were happier and more faithful as a result. Or, we tend to take a more cynical […]| The Art of Manliness
A recent study found that reading research-based articles together as a couple, and applying the advice from those articles to your relationship was just as effective as attending a workshop or seminar.| The Art of Manliness
If you struggle with getting your financial house in order, you may feel that what you need is more information, but that's not the right approach.| 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
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
Giving an allowance is one of the best ways to teach your kids about money management and saving for long-term goals. Here are some tips to think through.| The Art of Manliness
It is possible to affair proof your marriage. Will it be a lot of work? Yes. But that's what you signed up for when you decided to marry your sweetheart.| 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
Franklin's adages in The Way to Wealth teach us that success is just the consistent application of hard work and thrift. Here is more wisdom from Ben Franklin.| 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
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
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
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
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
Over the past decade, my homeowner’s insurance has slowly increased in price. It was never enough to motivate me to look for a new company. I figured it was your typical price increase that you see in a product over time due to inflation and whatnot. But then, a few weeks ago, I got my […]| 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
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
If you want to plan and tackle life’s greatest adventures side-by-side, you’ve got to stay in-sync and work as a team. How do you do that? The marriage meeting.| The Art of Manliness