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#414: Theodore Roosevelt, Writer and Reader
If you’ve been following The Art of Manliness for awhile, you know we’re big fans of Theodore Roosevelt. The man embodied the Strenuous Life. He was …
8 years ago
#413: Make Today Matter
We all want to feel like our lives matter. To find this kind of significance, we often think in macro terms about our overarching purpose and values.…
8 years ago
#412: The Power of Conspiracy and Secrets
Back in 2016, a bizarre story emerged in pop culture. Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan won a $115 million dollar lawsuit against the gossip website G…
8 years, 1 month ago
#411: Why Emotions Are Better Than Willpower in Achieving Your Goals
To achieve your goals, you probably think you need one key ingredient: willpower. Grit. Self-control. Discipline. To hear a lot of self-improvement g…
8 years, 1 month ago
#410: The Male Brain
There’s a common argument out there that gender differences are just the product of socialization. Implicitly and explicitly, the argument goes, cult…
8 years, 1 month ago
#409: The Epic Story of Sport Hunting in America
Hunting is one of America’s deeply held national traditions. Some of our biggest folk heroes were hunters — men like Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and…
8 years, 1 month ago
#408: The Incredible Forgotten Story of WWII's Ed Dyess
Ed Dyess was a smart, talented, athletic kid from Texas who had a passion for flying, movie star good looks, and a flare for acting. Thanks to a chan…
8 years, 1 month ago
#407: How to Overcome Nice Guy Syndrome
We’ve been told since we were little kids to “Be nice.”
But what if being nice isn’t really that good and it’s making you and those around you miserab…
8 years, 1 month ago
#406: Why You Need to Embrace Small Talk
If you’re like a lot of people, engaging in small talk can feel awkward and tedious. Consequently, you avoid it as much you can. But my guest today a…
8 years, 1 month ago
#405: The Power of Team Captains
What makes a great sports dynasty a great sports dynasty? We typically think it’s the result of amazing talent or coaching.
But my guest today argues …
8 years, 1 month ago