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The Yearly Marriage Checkup

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2025/06/30

If you own a car, you know the importance of regular maintenance. Rather than waiting for your vehicle to break down and paying for costly repairs, you take it in for oil changes, tire rotations, and filter swaps. Sure, this upkeep requires time and money, but it keeps your car running smoothly, extends its lifespan, […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Skill of the Week: Stack Your Burger Toppings With...

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2025/06/29

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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How to Do a Brush Pass Like a Cold War Spy

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2025/06/12

Your contact is somewhere in this sea of faces, but you can’t be seen talking to him — can’t even acknowledge his existence. One wrong move, one glance from the wrong person, and years of careful work — not to mention your life — could be over in an instant. This is where the brush […]This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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6 Father’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Stuff

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2025/06/12

You don’t have to buy Dad more stuff this Father’s Day. Chances are, he doesn’t need another tie, mug, or multitool. Instead of giving him something that’ll end up in a drawer, give him an experience or service that’ll make his life a little sharper, smoother, or more enjoyable. Here are six non-material gifts your […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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The Summer 2025 Enrollment of The Strenuous Life Is...

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2025/06/12

Think summers full of exploring outside, going on campouts with friends, working on arts and crafts, pursuing new hobbies, and getting lost in good books is something you left behind with your boyhood? It doesn’t have to be when you join The Strenuous Life. Let The Strenuous Life be your portal to the kind of active, […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Podcast #1,072: Men Don’t Run in the Rain — And 7...

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2025/06/10

When Rick Burgess was growing up, his father, Bill Burgess, was also his football coach. But Bill was a mentor on and off the field not only for his own son but for the many young men he coached at both the high school and collegiate level. Though Bill has passed on, his lessons remain […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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The Dad Instinct: How Fathers Prepare Kids for the...

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2025/06/09

When my kids were little, I was an involved dad. I changed diapers, did middle-of-the-night feedings, and took the tykes to the doctor. I wouldn’t say I was inherently drawn to doing these tasks. There wasn’t some paternal urge to nurture our kids when they were newborns and toddlers. I did it because I loved […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Odds & Ends: June 6, 2025

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2025/06/06

Gattaca. Kate and I recently introduced our kids to a film we’ve long appreciated that deserves wider recognition: Gattaca. The film is noteworthy for several reasons: its distinctive color palette and unique retro-futuristic aesthetic, Michael Nyman’s hauntingly beautiful score (try “The Other Side“), and a plot that’s both philosophically rich and uncannily prescient. Gattaca anticipated the […]This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Replace Scrolling With Microjournaling

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2025/06/05

Do you spend a lot of time on social media and other time-wasting apps on your phone? If you’re unhappy with your mindless scrolling habit, you’ve likely tried different tactics to break it, like deleting apps or using screentime features to set time limits. While these Odysseian methods of restraint can help break the scroll habit, […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Podcast #1,071: The Making of a Supreme Commander —...

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2025/06/03

That Dwight D. Eisenhower became Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe, orchestrating the largest amphibious invasion in history on June 6, 1944, was far from inevitable. He came from the middle of nowhere — Abilene, Kansas — had never led men in battle, spent most of his career as a staff officer, and […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Chains, Bands, and Bigger Gains: A Weightlifter’s...

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2025/06/02

You’ve probably seen powerlifters deadlifting or squatting with chains draped from their barbells. It looks and sounds badass — but it’s not just for show. Putting chains (as well as bands) on your barbell is called accommodating resistance, and it can be a useful tool to help you break through lifting plateaus and hit new […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Odds & Ends: May 30, 2025

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2025/05/30

Maggie Rogers. We’ve been listening to Maggie Rogers for several years now, ever since “Alaska” caught our attention back in 2016. Her music is perfect for those golden hour drives during the summer when you’ve got the windows down and sunroof open and are just feeling chill. In a pop landscape that feels vapid and […]This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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How to Open a Locked Door With a Credit Card

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2025/05/29

A few years ago, we were cat-sitting for some friends. They gave me keys to the exterior door leading into their garage. Once inside, I was able to access the unlocked door that went from the garage into the house. Easy peasy. Well, one day, I took my kids with me to feed the cats, […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Lazy Weekend Pancakes

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2025/05/29

Note: This is an excerpt from Dad, What’s for Dinner?: Lifesaving Recipes to Avoid Meltdowns, Have Fun in the Kitchen, and Keep Your Kids Well Fed by chef David Nayfeld. No other meal in the day is as transformed by the school calendar as breakfast. During the academic year, weekday breakfasts fall into the “Hurry […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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The Best Summer Shoes for Men

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2025/05/28

Summer is unofficially underway. Besides busting out your camp collar shirts for relaxed summer vibes, you might consider changing up your footwear for the warmer weather. Summer shoes put a premium on breathability so your feet stay cool and don’t get smelly during the hot days. They’re also typically more casual than fall and winter […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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An Inside Peek at The Strenuous Life: Spring 2025

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2025/05/28

The Strenuous Life is an online/offline platform that helps members learn new skills, pursue new interests, and improve themselves in body, mind, and spirit. Each month, members create and publish a newsletter — The Bugle — to highlight what’s going in the TSL community. If you’ve wondered what The Strenuous Life is like, below we […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Podcast #1,070: How to Have the Manners and Charm of...

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2025/05/27

The British just seem like a classier bunch. Part of it is that winning accent. But it’s also because English culture has long been steeped in the tradition of learning and practicing etiquette. Here to share some of the essentials of modern etiquette that are important no matter which side of the pond you live […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Odds & Ends: May 23, 2025

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2025/05/23

Change: What Really Leads to Lasting Personal Transformation by Jeffrey A. Kottler. I read this book while researching my Dying Breed article on the effectiveness of therapy. The big takeaway? There’s no single magic bullet for personal transformation. Kottler examines various approaches to behavior change and finds that success often depends on a mix of […]This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Bike Maintenance 101: How to Clean and Lube Your...

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2025/05/22

We’re back with another class of Bike Maintenance 101. Last time, we discussed how to patch an innertube. In today’s session, we’re going to show you how to clean and maintain the workhorse of your bike: the drivetrain. Whether you ride trails, city streets, or weekend loops through the suburbs, your bike’s drivetrain takes the […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Podcast #1,069: Become a Master of Uncertainty

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2025/05/20

Uncertainty is a constant of human existence. How will market conditions affect your new business venture? What will be the results of the medical test you just took? Will a new relationship work out? For most of us, situations of uncertainty trigger anxiety, even fear. But the stress of uncertainty doesn’t have to overwhelm you. […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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