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
Too often in life we get caught up in our day to day business and time just slips right past us.| The Art of Manliness
When we were kids, we all had dreams of cool and exciting stuff we wanted to do when we grew up. Now is the time to take action!| The Art of Manliness
Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from J. George Frederick’s Grow Up Emotionally and Have Fun: 58 Valuable and Amusing Psychological Tests of Emotional Maturity. Originally published in 1936, this quiz still offers a nice chance for reflecting on your emotional maturity, and whether or not it matches your biological age! Here’s a way to measure how old you are emotionally. If nothing […]| The Art of Manliness
This quiz, while vintage in source, is quite apropos for a time in which many guys seem to take things too literally, and themselves too seriously.| 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
Learn how to celebrate success with grace and style.| The Art of Manliness
Learn about the ancient Greek concept of thumos, and why it's important to recover for the modern man.| The Art of Manliness
Although we're more “connected” than ever before, we’re also more detached — all because of the king complex that many of us wrestle with everyday.| The Art of Manliness
The last time we had entrepreneur, professor, and author Luke Burgis on the show, he discussed the concept of mimetic desire, which says that we want the things we want because other people want them. Since that time, Luke has continued to explore the idea of mimesis, and how to resist its negative consequences, in his Substack: […]| The Art of Manliness
The ancient art of rhetoric has shaped political policies, influenced social movements, structured legal arguments, and molded cultural narratives throughout history. It’s been used for three thousand years to persuade other people to change their lives. But what if you could use it to persuade yourself? My guest today says you can. Jay Heinrichs […]| The Art of Manliness
Every man needs challenge: A chance to prove out mettle, our resiliency...our very manhood.| 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
Sprezzatura helped define Western ideas about the gentleman, and it helped strangers to manage the slow transition to friendship.| The Art of Manliness
Editor’s note: You’ve probably noticed that Wayne Levine has become a regular contributor to AoM; he writes the “Ask Wayne” column that runs on the site every other Thursday. You probably also have noticed that in his columns, he often refers to knowing your N.U.T.s. I figured it would be beneficial for readers to know […]| 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
There was one unique method of Bell's that might be more universally worth trying: using location-based prompts to prime your mind for certain tasks.| The Art of Manliness
Improve your concentration and focus with these 12 exercises.| The Art of Manliness
There’s a better way of thinking about productivity and procrastination than seeing each as monolithic, conflicting states.| The Art of Manliness
Greatness, rather than being innate, is in fact made through years of hard, deliberate practice.| The Art of Manliness
“Don’t be a quitter!” “Quitters never win, and winners never quit!” These maxims encapsulate our usual attitude towards quitting, which is to see it as a bad thing, a weakness, a character defect. We celebrate those who stick with things, who have grit. But my guest would say that quit and grit are just two sides of the same coin, and that quitting is a […]| The Art of Manliness
n In this week’s episode I talk to Arianna Huffington about her new book Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder. Now I’ll admit that, at first blush, it wouldn’t seem like Ms. Huffington would be a good fit for the Art of Manliness, but as an admitted workaholic and […]| The Art of Manliness
We all want to be better than we are today. And that often requires pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone, even when you don’t feel like it. It requires getting back up and trying again and again when you fail. It requires sticking with a path long enough to see it through. In short, becoming […]| The Art of Manliness
Resiliency can be strengthened by avoiding emotional icebergs. Learn how to discover yours and avoid them.| The Art of Manliness
Being famous. Knowing someone famous. Getting a laugh after telling a joke. Getting a good grade. Getting likes on a social media post. Winning a video game. Cooking a tasty meal. Being good looking. Having inside knowledge. Sharing a good recommendation. We often think of status exclusively in terms of wealth, but it’s actually at […]| The Art of Manliness
It’s hard not to notice how heated and divided our public discourse has gotten, especially online. People insult and vilify each other, take unnuanced positions, and seem to be competing as to who can seem the most committed to a cause or the most outraged about an issue. You may have called some of […]| The Art of Manliness
Why do corrupt people end up in power? By way of an answer, you probably think of that famous quote from Lord Acton, “Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” But my guest today, Brian Klaas, would say that’s only one part of what leads to corrupt individuals and cultures, the other being that […]| 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
It's time to get off the self-improvement roller coaster. To do so, we're going to embrace the philosophy of small, continuous improvement. It's called Kaizen.| 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
Delayed gratification can help improve your life and make it more enjoyable. Here's how.| The Art of Manliness
The following are a few of the interesting (read:insane and crazy) male rite of passage rituals that existed (and in some cases still exist) around the world.| The Art of Manliness
We shouldn’t grow out of play; even our biology rejects the idea.| 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
Once you push past simplicity as a buzz word, as a snippet of a quote, as a fist-pumping maxim, you begin to find that it really isn’t so simple after all.| 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
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
All the neurochemicals in the brain have to do with life in the present. Except for one: dopamine. Dopamine is the one neurochemical that looks to the future. It anticipates what may be to come and drives you towards it. That can be a good thing — dopamine is one powerful motivator — but it also has its downsides. Here to […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Character Archives | The Art of Manliness
When you’re feeling stressed, burnt out, and anxious — when you’re striving and achieving but still finding yourself persistently dissatisfied with life — you might start looking for answers beyond what’s offered by contemporary self-help. One ancient philosophy that can cast light on the sources of and solutions to our seemingly modern dilemmas is Buddhism. If you’ve […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Character Archives | The Art of Manliness
How to make non-awkward, easily accepted invitations, so that you can start regularly offering them to people you'd like to know better.| The Art of Manliness
Gaving a mentor is quite important. The tricky part is, how do you find one? Here's a suggested road map.| The Art of Manliness
How many of your life’s ten biggest decisions have you already made? My guest today, behavioral scientist Dr. Adrian Camilleri, would often ask this question to friends and family, and found that it generated a lot of interesting conversation. It also generated a lot of his own thoughts, which made him want to dive more […]| 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
Below is a dictionary of the secret man language of Frank Sinatra. Throw a few of these words into your conversations among friends.| 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
Deliberate practice is the key to greatness in life. Find out how to do it.| 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
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
A life centered on a deep, vital connection to nature was the norm for humans for tens of thousands of years. This connection would only fall apart with time.| The Art of Manliness
People are attracted to men who project confidence. Sadly, many men these days lack any self confidence at all. Others confuse manly confidence with boyish cockiness.| The Art of Manliness
This post originally appeared in the Art Of Manliness ‘Trunk’ – a collection of cool stuff we find while wandering the vast deserts of the world wide web. After Christian Chensvold received a handwritten note from author Tom Wolfe, complete with Wolfe’s manly signature, he was inspired to improve his handwriting and create his own […]| The Art of Manliness
Neil Howe has a bold theory: that history can be broken down into 4 phases, and 4 generational archetypes that repeat themselves every 80 years.| The Art of Manliness
Learn about what honor meant to Northern men during the civil war| The Art of Manliness
The idea of “honor” has changed over time. This post looks at tThe decline of traditional honor in the wWest, from Ancient Greece to the Romantic Period.| The Art of Manliness
Honor is a reputation that one is worthy of respect and admiration.| The Art of Manliness
A brief history of the Victorian honor code.| The Art of Manliness
In this video, Brett McKay dissects the components of a manly code of honor which combines tactical virtues with moral and intellectual virtues.| 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
People commonly think of time as a fixed, linear, objective structure. But our own experiences belie this belief. We’ve all been in situations where time has seemed to drag on or speed up, and there are even whole periods of our lives that seem to have gone by slower or faster. As my guest Steve […]| 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
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
Discover the power of labeling emotions and regulating your emotional well-being. Learn how to enhance positive feelings and manage negative ones.| The Art of Manliness
Kurt Vonnegut’s short story “Harrison Bergeron” imagines a time in which the government enforces the absolute physical and mental equality of all citizens. The beautiful must wear masks. The most graceful dancers are saddled with weights. The strong have bags of birdshot padlocked around their necks. And the intelligent — like George Bergeron — are […]| The Art of Manliness
Clearing up misconceptions about first impressions, and why mastering them is crucial for a number of occasions in both romance and work.| The Art of Manliness
The crib sheet for our 3 P's of Manhood series on the male imperative to protect, procreate, and provide.| The Art of Manliness
The first step in understanding the effects of porn on your brain is to understand the relationship between your noodle and dopamine.| The Art of Manliness
We need not live our lives captive to our fears and insecurities. You can, through your will, become the master of your fears.| The Art of Manliness
A pair of glassy, shined shoes will pull your whole appearance together.| The Art of Manliness
Before Google and the internet, people memorized stuff. When your grandpa went to school, memorization was the main method of learning, and he had to commit things like the Gettysburg Address and sonnets by William Shakespeare to memory. Decades ago, rote leaning went entirely out of fashion amongst educators, in favor of helping students think […]| The Art of Manliness
Each day we created a task for Art of Manliness readers to complete that would help them improve in different facets of their lives such as relationships, fitness and health, career, and personal finances.| The Art of Manliness
There are several ways to go about attacking your debt. Below we provide two suggestions.| 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
Practical wisdom will help you achieve a richer, more fuller life. Here's how to develop it.| The Art of Manliness
Would you get lost while driving downtown if you didn’t use GPS? Do you find yourself struggling to read a book for more than five minutes without checking your phone? Would you have trouble writing a grammatically-correct email without Google’s auto-suggested corrections? Do moments where you run up against your dependence on modern technology get […]| The Art of Manliness
Uncover the fascinating history of moral education in schools. Explore the development of moral codes and their impact on students.| The Art of Manliness
We often think happiness will be found in the completion of a goal. We often think happiness will be found in ease and comfort. My guest says real joy is found in the journey rather than the destination, and that if difficulty and discomfort are part of that journey, that’s all the better. Dr. Adam […]| The Art of Manliness
Over the last decade, there’s been an increase in the number of people, particularly young adults, who struggle with low moods, distractibility, and anxiety, and consequent difficulties with getting their life on track and making progress in work, friendship, and romance. In addressing these difficulties, people are often given or adopt a mental health […]| The Art of Manliness
Happiness and depression can feel like slippery and befuddling things. We can do the things we’ve been told will make us happy, while still not feeling satisfied. Or, on paper, our lives can look great, yet we feel depressed. And the advice that’s out there about these states doesn’t always seem to correspond to […]| The Art of Manliness
Discover the power of examples in shaping our lives. Explore quotes on example and how they inspire us to reach new heights.| The Art of Manliness
Discover the secrets of excellence: a closer look at the ordinary elements that contribute to extraordinary achievement with Daniel Chambliss| The Art of Manliness
When we think about getting more done, we tend to think about working harder, exerting more willpower, and buckling down; we tend to think of doing things that are unpleasant, but that we deem worth it, for the productivity boost they offer. But what if the key to greater productivity ran the other way round, […]| 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
