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11 Personal Finance Goals for Your 40s

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2025/05/19

Years ago, we published articles on personal finance goals to strive for in your 20s and in your 30s. Now that I’m in my 40s, I decided to revisit this series to see if I needed to update my financial goals in my first decade of midlife. Your 40s are an interesting time, money-wise. Many men […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Skill of the Week: Jump From a Height Into Water

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2025/05/18

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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What You’ve Been Missing on Dying Breed

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2025/05/17

Back in January, we launched a new project: Dying Breed, our Substack newsletter. It’s quickly grown into a fantastic little community. A big thanks to everyone who’s already joined! Your support means the world to Kate and me. Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis, called Dying Breed “the PhD of The Art of Manliness,” […]This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Odds & Ends: May 16, 2025

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2025/05/16

Valet. I’ve been a reader of this men’s lifestyle site since it launched way back in 2008, around the same time as AoM. Valet’s Morning Report is part of my daily routine; I look forward to checking out their curated list of 5 cool links worth exploring. I also appreciate their useful product reviews. Over […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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How to Use a Multimeter

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2025/05/16

A multimeter is invaluable for the DIY troubleshooting of electrical problems around the house. You can use it to identify faulty wiring, check if electrical sockets have power, and test batteries. My electrical engineer brother-in-law, Ryan Davis, recently showed me how to use one. Here’s a write-up of what I learned. Maybe you’ll find it […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Podcast #1,068: Building Tribe — How to Create and...

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2025/05/13

Community is one of life’s most valuable but increasingly scarce resources. While we hear about a supposed epidemic of male loneliness, many men still resist joining groups or struggle to maintain involvement after initial enthusiasm wanes. Today on the show, Frank Schwartz will help us understand the barriers to building male community and how to overcome them. […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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How to Wear a Polo Shirt Without Looking Like a...

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2025/05/12

The polo is a style staple and one of the most versatile shirts a man can own. Donning one is an easy way to level up your look when the occasion calls for something a notch above a t-shirt. But that ease can lead to complacency, and the polo often ends up in some very […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Skill of the Week: Tie a One-Handed Bowline Knot

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2025/05/11

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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Skill of the Week: Get a Bird Out of Your House

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2025/05/04

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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Odds & Ends: May 2, 2025

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2025/05/02

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. I’ve been continuing my reading goal of revisiting books that I read in high school. I recently finished Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man. I remember it having a big impact on me as a 17-year-old, and I was pleased to find out that it still holds up. Ellison is an amazing writer: […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Podcast #1,066: Auto-Exploitation, Positive Violence,...

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2025/04/29

Feelings of burnout and boredom have become prevalent in modern life. To understand the roots of and solutions to these issues, we can turn to both ancient philosophers and contemporary thinkers. Among the latter is Korean-German philosopher Byung-Chul Han, whose thought-provoking analyses are gaining increasing recognition. If you’re not yet familiar with Han’s philosophy, Steven […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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How to Flirt Like It’s 1995

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2025/04/28

A few weeks ago, I came across an article about how young people these days are tired of dating apps and want to meet romantic partners in real life. You know — the way people developed relationships in the good old days of the former millennium. The only problem? The kids today don’t know how to […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Skill of the Week: Test If a Plant Is Edible

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2025/04/27

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Odds & Ends: April 25, 2025

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2025/04/25

Swing Kids. I was really into swing music in my youth; my very first website, in fact, was a homage to it. My love of swing music was first inspired by a 1993 film that both Kate and I count among our very favorite movies from our teenage years: Swing Kids. Set in pre-WWII Hamburg, […]This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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How to Swing a Baseball Bat Like Ted Williams

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2025/04/24

In the world of baseball, few skills are more foundational than a proper bat swing. Whether you’re playing in a competitive league or just enjoying weekend softball with friends, mastering the mechanics of your swing can transform you from an easy out to a feared power hitter. In this illustrated guide, we look to Ted […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Podcast #955: The Power of NEAT — Move a Little to...

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2025/04/22

Note: This is a rebroadcast. Do you have a goal to lose weight? If so, you’re probably thinking about how you need to exercise more. And that can certainly help. But what about the 23 hours a day you’re not at the gym? How much you move during those hours — from walking to the […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Thomas Aquinas On Not Being a Sissy

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2025/04/21

In the 13th century, philosopher-theologian Thomas Aquinas wrote about a vice he called “effeminacy.” While the term can sound off-putting or old-fashioned, Aquinas wasn’t talking about mannerisms or gender. Rather, for Aquinas, effeminacy meant moral softness: failing to persevere in something good because you’d rather be comfortable and avoid pain. The name reflects the ancient […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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Skill of the Week: Make a Fishing Hook Out of a Can Tab

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2025/04/20

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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Odds & Ends: April 18, 2025

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2025/04/18

Neil Postman’s Advice on How to Live the Rest of Your Life. Neil Postman is one of my favorite thinkers about media and its effect on individuals and our culture. I recently came across a lecture of his life advice that was posthumously compiled and delivered by one of his colleagues. It consists of a list […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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45 Tips — That You Haven’t Heard a Million Times...

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2025/04/17

We all need sleep to maintain our physical and mental health and perform our best. So it’s unsurprising that there’s no shortage of content out there about how to improve your sleep. Unfortunately, so much of it repeats the same things you’ve heard a million times before: keep a consistent sleep/wake schedule, stop drinking caffeine […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

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