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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

The Art of Manliness ·

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...

The Art of Manliness ·

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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11 Personal Finance Goals for Your 40s

The Art of Manliness ·

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

The Art of Manliness ·

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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