September 2010 | The Art of Manliness

Three children in pajamas have a pillow fight in a room, with posters on the wall behind them, as their favorite podcast plays softly in the background.

Podcast #1,093: Family Culture and the Sibling Effect — What Really Shapes Who You Become

Two people outdoors looking at a smartphone, with one person pointing at the screen and the other resting their chin on their hand—perhaps discussing parenting rules for raising kids in today’s high-tech world.

10 Rules for Raising Thriving Kids in a High-Tech World

An adult dad walks with two children wearing backpacks toward a yellow school bus parked in a lot on a sunny, back-to-school day.

A Back-to-School Game Plan for Dads

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Podcast #1,056: The 80/80 Marriage — A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship

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Podcast #1,085: The Preparation — An Adventure-Driven, Skill-Building Alternative to College for Young Men

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Podcast #1,072: Men Don’t Run in the Rain — And 7 Other Essential Lessons for Being a Man

Three people with backpacks stand on a mountain trail, overlooking a scenic valley bathed in sunlight. One, guided by fatherly instinct, points out the view—launching kids into moments of wonder and discovery.

The Dad Instinct: How Fathers Prepare Kids for the Wider World

A family of four in a lively kitchen scene showcases their unique parenting style. The father playfully holds an upside-down child, while the mother, embracing another parenting moment, stands with a child joyfully perched on her back.

The 4 Parenting Styles (And Which One Is Best)

Two men in Western attire, resembling Gus and Woodrow, stand outdoors in front of leafy green trees, both wearing wide-brimmed hats and bandanas.

What Lonesome Dove Can Teach Us About the 4 Tensions of Friendship

Two people sit on a sofa facing each other, engaged in conversation during a Marriage Checkup, with large windows and greenery visible in the background.

The Yearly Marriage Checkup

A group of men in black shirts stand outdoors in a circle, raising their joined hands together in a gesture of unity—building tribe and creating communities of men.

Podcast #1,068: Building Tribe — How to Create and Sustain Communities of Men

Line drawing of a person sitting on a chair watching an old-fashioned TV on a stand.

Podcast #1,060: No, There Isn’t a Loneliness Epidemic (And That May Be an Even Bigger Problem)

How to Break Away From Someone at a Party

Four people sit around a table, smiling and socializing over mugs. One person wears a headband and wristbands. A can is visible on the table, giving the scene a relaxed, stress-free vibe.

Podcast #1,087: Why You Need the Good Stress of Socializing

Four people sit at a table in a café, engaged in conversation while drinking from teacups.

Podcast #1,070: How to Have the Manners and Charm of a Proper English Gentleman

A man in a white shirt talks to a woman in dark clothing at a dimly lit bar; both appear engaged, exchanging classic 1995 flirting tips as they navigate how to flirt in the nostalgic nightlife setting.

How to Flirt Like It’s 1995

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A man in a blue sweater is posing for a photo while following the Man's Guide to stylish sweaters.

A Man’s Guide to Sweaters

Three sailor men **posing** for a photo on a **hike**.

Underestimating a Hike

A video game producer standing in front of a building in the snow.

So You Want My Job: Video Game Producer

Joseph W. Kittinger skydiving from space.

Skydiving from Space-Part I: Joseph W. Kittinger’s Long, Lonely Leap

A man in a suit and tie delivering a speech.

The Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #32: Is There Anything Good About Men with Dr. Roy Baumeister (Part I)

A black and white photo of a fence in a field, where the grass is greener on the other side.

Where Is the Grass Greener? The Economics of Happiness

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Manvotional: Heroic Education

A black and white photo capturing the art of conversation at a party.

The Art of Conversation: 5 Dos and Don’ts

A man is learning how to change the car's air filter while working under the hood.

How to Change Your Car’s Air Filter

A black and white drawing depicting a manly figure gripping a sword with an air of Beowulf-like strength and valor.

Lessons in Manliness from Beowulf

Mastering the art of cooking bacon properly in a skillet brings out the irresistible flavor of this classic man food.

Mastering Man Food: How to Cook Bacon Properly

An old book showcasing an American manliness archetype with a picture of a self-made man in a suit.

3 Archetypes of American Manliness- Part III: The Self-Made Man

Discover the ultimate blazer jacket for your next adventure with the man's primer.

A Man’s Primer on the Blazer Jacket

A man cleaning a room with a vacuum.

How to Clean Like a Man

A fighter's heart by Sam Sheridan discussed on the Art of Manliness podcast.

The Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #30: A Fighter’s Heart & Mind with Sam Sheridan

Through the bow of a sailboat, witness the show of a breathtaking sunrise, igniting passion within.

Does Your Passion Show Through?

A famous man sitting in a rocking chair on a porch with a pocket notebook.

The Pocket Notebooks of 20 Famous Men

A group of people sitting on a train, displaying their personal influence.

The Power of Personal Influence

A group of Martial Artists kneeling down in a karate room.

So You Want My Job: Martial Artist

A heroic American man, embodying archetypes of strength and craftsmanship, is depicted in an old black and white drawing as he skillfully wields an anvil.

3 Archetypes of American Manliness — Part II: The Heroic Artisan

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