Brett, Author at The Art of Manliness

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

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Podcast #1,039: What’s Behind the Rise of Parent-Child Estrangement?

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Take the D Word Off the Table

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Podcast #1,020: Becoming a Tech Intentional Family

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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)

A man and a boy are repairing a bicycle tire outside. Demonstrating the skills of successful fathers, the man carefully explains each step while the boy watches closely, eager to learn.

Some Reasons Why Some Men Are Successful Fathers

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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)

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Podcast #1,058: The Science of Porn: Myths, Facts, and Overlooked Issues

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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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Podcast #1,052: Stop Saying Um (And Fix the Other Vocal Tics That Are Sabotaging Your Speaking)

Three men in suits are smiling and conversing in a room with patterned wallpaper, their sense of humor evident. One man holds a cigarette, adding to the laid-back atmosphere where nobody seems to take themselves too seriously.

Why We Value a Sense of Humor (And Distrust People Who Take Themselves Too Seriously)

Browse all Get Social

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Recovering Your Personal History of Manhood

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How to Tie a Tie

Learn how to carve a turkey like a pro with these simple steps.

How to Carve a Turkey

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How to Jump Start a Car – The Complete Guide

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Skill of the Week: Throw a Dynamite Straight Punch

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The Case for Shaving at Night

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Your No-Nonsense Guide to Choosing the Right Beard Style

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A Handy Dandy Men’s Grooming Checklist

This will put hair on your chest, but not really.

10 Things That Will Put Hair on Your Chest

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Building the Perfect Dopp Kit

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10 Steps to Giving the Best, Best Man Speech

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Podcast #625: The Code of the Warrior

Discover the ultimate guide to achieving the perfect deadlift with flawless form.

How To Deadlift: The Complete Guide to Perfect Form

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What to Do If You Get Kicked in the Nards

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Podcast #592: Being a Man in the Lousy Modern World

A man and a woman are looking at each other, she knows he likes her.

How to Know If a Woman Likes You

Two men in a boxing ring display their testosterone levels through their intense aggression.

Men and Status: How Testosterone Fuels the Drive for High Social Status

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Manly Honor: Part II — The Decline of Traditional Honor in the West, Ancient Greece to the Romantic Period

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The Decline of Male Space

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Podcast #496: What Plato’s Republic Has to Say About Being a Man

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