The Art of Manliness

Fiction for Men as Suggested by Art of Manliness Readers

by Brett & Kate McKay

Just over a year ago, we wrote a post on why men should read more fiction. I asked readers to suggest their favorite pieces of manly fiction in the comments so I could create a master “AoM Fiction for Men” list. We got a really good response, and we finally finished compiling the suggestions into [...]

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Art of Manliness x Huckberry Father’s Day Gift Shop Giveaway

by Brett & Kate McKay

Dads often get the short end of the stick when it comes to Father’s Day. It’s usually an afterthought for most folks and when they do remember, they’ll fall back on the predictable coffee mug or novelty necktie for a gift. Sure, dear old dad will say he loves the gift, but then he’ll unceremoniously [...]

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Are You a Sheep or Sheepdog? Part II: 8 Reasons You’re Hardwired for Sheepness

by Brett & Kate McKay

On February 19, 2012, a group of sixteen of the nation’s top snowboarders and skiers slipped through the Stevens Pass ski area boundary gate and its “continue at your own risk” warning sign. Located in Washington’s Cascade Mountains, their ultimate destination was a backcountry run called Tunnel Creek, which is renowned for its open meadows, [...]

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Art of Manliness Podcast #46: Mastery with Robert Greene

by Brett

Welcome back to another edition of the Art of Manliness Podcast! In today’s podcast we talk to New York Times bestselling author Robert Greene about his new book Mastery. We discuss what it takes to become a master in any domain or field in life and the common path that great men like da Vinci, [...]

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How to Make Smoked BBQ Ribs

by A Manly Guest Contributor

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Jeff Mcintyre. Learning basic cooking skills was not a priority for me while growing up. The transition from a fully fed teenager to a totally independent and clueless in the kitchen college freshman was painful. I quickly lost my appetite for fast food and frozen dinners. Luckily, [...]

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Give the Art of Manliness Collection Box Set for Graduation or Father’s Day!

by Brett & Kate McKay

Did you know that our two books, The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man and Manvotionals: Timeless Wisdom and Advice on Living the 7 Manly Virtues are available in a handsome-looking cigar box along with some coasters bearing manly iconography and quotes? It’s a virile boxed book collection for the [...]

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The First Key to Mastery: Finding Your Life’s Task

by A Manly Guest Contributor

Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from Robert Greene’s book Mastery. Last time he talked about the importance of the Apprenticeship Phase in gaining mastery over a skill or knowledge domain. Equally important is the need for an unbridled passion that will fuel you through the drudgery of your Apprenticeship. To gain that passion, the skill you seek to [...]

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So You Want My Job: Novelist (+ Book Giveaway)

by Brett & Kate McKay

Once again we return to our So You Want My Job series, in which we interview men who are employed in desirable jobs and ask them about the reality of their work and for advice on how men can live their dream. A lot of men dream of being a writer. Many have even written up a [...]

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How to Communicate Your Needs in a Relationship

by Brett & Kate McKay

As we’ve discussed before, many men these days have trouble being assertive. One of the things these “Nice Guys” struggle with is communicating their needs to others. Because they shy away from conflict, and don’t want to trouble or inconvenience others, they constantly let other people’s needs supersede their own, and they find it difficult [...]

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The Sometimes, Always, Never 3-Button Rule

by Brett & Kate McKay

A few years ago, we published a guest post on suit buttons, and one of the best things I got out of it was a handy way to remember the right way to button a three-button suit jacket, which was shared by the first commenter. It’s called the “sometimes, always, never” button rule. Starting with [...]

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Are You a Sheep or Sheepdog? Part I

by Brett & Kate McKay

Last December, 58-year-old Ki Suk Han was pushed onto the subway tracks in New York City. Even though 60-90 seconds passed before an oncoming train hit the man, a group of up to eighteen bystanders simply stood on the platform and looked on as the train approached and ran him over. One, a freelance photographer [...]

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Come to AoM Book Signing in Seal Beach, CA: May 11th

by Brett

This week we’re taking one of our periodic breaks from publishing to recharge our craniums. Kate and I will be camping for a few days. And then Friday I’m off to Los Angeles. I’m a bit of a recluse and not much for traveling and leaving my family and have only done a couple of [...]

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Manvotional: The Coming Man of the World

by Brett & Kate McKay

The Coming Man of the World By: Ella Wheeler Wilcox c. 1891 Oh, not for the great departed Who formed our country’s laws, And not for the bravest-hearted Who died in freedom’s cause; And not for some living hero, To whom all bend the knee, My muse shall raise her song of praise, But for [...]

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The Importance of Roughhousing With Your Kids [VIDEO]

by Brett

About a year ago, I wrote a post on why you should roughhouse with your kid. I thought it would make for a good video, so here it is. Watch and learn the six ways roughhousing makes your kids awesome as well as Gus McKay’s favorite roughhousing moves. (If you’re an email subscriber, watch the [...]

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The Weekly Huckberry Giveaway: May 3, 2013

by Brett & Kate McKay

The winner of last week’s giveaway was: Ryan Stowe from Omaha, Nebraska. He went with the subscription to Overland Journal. Great choice, and hopefully it inspires some great adventures. My Picks This Week This week I’m grooving on the shirts from Tankfarm Clothing. Tankfarm are the guys who make our AoM t-shirts, actually. And I’ll be out [...]

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How to Survive a Tornado

by Brett & Kate McKay

The flowers are growing, the birds are singing, and the storm clouds are gathering. Yes, it’s tornado season once again. We had several thunderstorms here in Tulsa last month, and the tornado siren has already gone off three times (all of them in a single night), so preparing for a twister to come barreling through [...]

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Art of Manliness Podcast #45: Mating Intelligence with Drs. Glenn Geher and Scott Barry Kaufman

by Brett

Welcome back to another edition of the Art of Manliness Podcast! In today’s episode we discuss mating intelligence with the authors of a new book on the subject. Drs. Glen Geher and Scott Barry Kaufman are pyschologists and the authors of the book Mating Intelligence Unleashed: The Role of the Mind in Sex, Dating, and [...]

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America’s First Popular Men’s Magazine: The National Police Gazette

by Brett & Kate McKay

Several years ago I was wandering the stacks at the University of Tulsa library when I happened to chance upon an old, pink book with the words “Police Gazette” gilded on the spine in fancy script. I don’t know why, but I took it off the shelf and started to thumb through it. Inside I [...]

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AoM Month of Sandwiches Day #22: The All-American Dagwood

by Brett

Welcome to Day #22 of the AoM sandwich project. Last month we asked readers for their best sandwich recommendations. Out of 483 submissions, we picked 20 to highlight here on the site each weekday during the month of April. At the end, we’ll publish all the entries into an epic man-sandwich cookbook. Enjoy. Today’s Sandwich: The All-American Dagwood [...]

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Men's Interests and Lifestyle

A Man's Life

Are You a Sheep or Sheepdog? Part II: 8 Reasons You’re Hardwired for Sheepness

Money & Career

So You Want My Job: Novelist (+ Book Giveaway)

Health & Sports

Train Like an Ancient Hindu Warrior: The Steel Mace Workout

Manly Skills

How to Make Smoked BBQ Ribs

Fiction for Men as Suggested by Art of Manliness Readers

Art of Manliness x Huckberry Father’s Day Gift Shop Giveaway

Are You a Sheep or Sheepdog? Part II: 8 Reasons You’re Hardwired for Sheepness

Art of Manliness Podcast #46: Mastery with Robert Greene

How to Make Smoked BBQ Ribs

Give the Art of Manliness Collection Box Set for Graduation or Father’s Day!

The First Key to Mastery: Finding Your Life’s Task

So You Want My Job: Novelist (+ Book Giveaway)

How to Communicate Your Needs in a Relationship

The Sometimes, Always, Never 3-Button Rule

Are You a Sheep or Sheepdog? Part I

Come to AoM Book Signing in Seal Beach, CA: May 11th

Manvotional: The Coming Man of the World

The Importance of Roughhousing With Your Kids [VIDEO]

The Weekly Huckberry Giveaway: May 3, 2013

How to Survive a Tornado

Art of Manliness Podcast #45: Mating Intelligence with Drs. Glenn Geher and Scott Barry Kaufman

America’s First Popular Men’s Magazine: The National Police Gazette

AoM Month of Sandwiches Day #22: The All-American Dagwood