January 2014 | 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

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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

Browse all Get Social

An image of a brain engaged in a training program with a dumbbell to strengthen its cognitive abilities.

Your Concentration Training Program: 11 Exercises That Will Strengthen Your Attention

A plate of pasta on a table, accompanied by venison and served with delicious recipes and cooking tips.

Recipes and Cooking Tips That Will Change the Way You Feel About Venison

Manage attention to become the Supreme Commander of your mind.

Become the Supreme Commander of Your Mind: How to Effectively Manage Your Attention

A drawing showcasing the influential personal presentation and persuasion of three men standing next to each other.

Influence, Persuasion, and Personal Presentation: Why and How to Look Your Best When Interacting with Others

A group of people performing a ritual at a table in a restaurant.

The Nature and Power of Ritual Series Conclusion: On Ritual Resistance

A group of graduates performing a ritual on the steps of a house, symbolizing personal change and the power within.

The Power of Ritual: The Rocket Booster of Personal Change, Transformation, and Progress

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How to Turn a Book Into a Handsome Clock

A professional tree climber gracefully scaling a tall tree.

So You Want My Job: Tree Climber

A photo of a man in a military uniform, ready for roll call.

John Boyd’s Roll Call: Do You Want to Be Someone or Do Something?

Learn effective techniques to recover from skids, including those caused by snowbanks.

Watch Out for that Snowbank! How to Recover from 5 Types of Skids

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Attention, Please! What Every Man Ought to Know About Focus

Three men testing out a moneyball strategy at a desk with a typewriter in front of them.

Testing Out: How to “Moneyball” Your Way to a Debt-Free College Degree

Check out the Paleo Manifesto by John Durant featured on the Art of Manliness podcast.

The Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #56: The Paleo Manifesto with John Durant

Two men in suits and hats strategizing at a meeting.

Don’t Sweat It: 8 Strategies for Meeting and Connecting with VIPs

A black and white photo capturing a group of people engaged in a shared ritual, exuding an aura of power within the room.

The Power of Ritual: Building Shared Worlds and Bonds That Transcend the Everyday

Two men prevent running injuries as they sprint down a path in the woods.

4 Bulletproof Ways to Prevent Running Injuries

A black and white drawing of a clock with Roman numerals, showing 24 hours.

How to Live on 24 Hours a Day

A challenging black and white jumpstart photo of a man journaling at a desk.

Jumpstart Your Journaling: A 31-Day Challenge