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Against the Rules with Michael Lewis. A few months ago, I had the pleasure of hosting Michael Lewis on the AoM podcast to discuss the latest season of his podcast, Against the Rules, which takes a deep dive into the world of online sports gambling. When we spoke, he was halfway through the season, and […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
Face-to-face socializing in America has declined by more than 20% nationwide. Among some groups, like young adults and unmarried men, the drop is closer to 40%. But strangely, this hasn’t led to the loneliness epidemic that you hear so much about. Instead, we’re seeing a new phenomenon: rising aloneness without rising loneliness. Today on the […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
People might get the impression that I’m something of a Luddite. I don’t use social media at all in my personal life and employ it only sparingly in my professional one. I don’t care much for watching online videos. I’ve hosted a lot of guests on the podcast who criticize modern tech. Given this, people might […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
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.
Columbo. I’ve been watching this classic 1970s television show during my Zone 2 cardio sessions lately, and I’ve really enjoyed it. If you’re not familiar with the Columbo format, the show flips the typical detective story on its head by revealing the crime and whodunit up front, then letting us watch Lieutenant Columbo slowly solve the […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
You know that feeling. You hit a bunch of reps on some bicep curls and then crank out some tricep extensions. You can feel your arms swell and your veins pop. Your skin feels tight over your bulging muscles. Your t-shirt sleeves look like they might burst at the seams. For a brief, glorious moment, […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
People commonly think of time as a fixed, linear, objective structure. But our own experiences belie this belief. We’ve all been in situations where time has seemed to drag on or speed up, and there are even whole periods of our lives that seem to have gone by slower or faster. As my guest Steve […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
People have different styles when they cook. Some people are neat and tidy. After taking out and using an ingredient they don’t need anymore, they return it to the fridge or cabinet. After chopping up vegetables, they clean up the scraps left behind. When a dish has been dirtied, they put it in the sink. […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
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.
Inception. We recently watched Christopher Nolan’s 2010 complex thriller Inception as a family and enjoyed it. What I love about Nolan’s films in general is that even when I’m not totally sure I understand what’s going on (here’s looking at you too, The Prestige and Interstellar), the cinematography and overall plots are so rich, immersive, […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
When disaster strikes, a well-packed bug-out bag can make all the difference. Whether facing natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires or man-made crises, this 72-hour survival kit is designed to sustain you during the first critical days of an emergency situation. By assembling your bag today, you’ll have what you need when every second counts […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
Pornography is more prevalent and accessible than ever before, yet its effects on relationships, mental health, and human development aren’t popularly well understood. Discussions on the topic are often engaged in from an emotional or religious point of view; less typical is a discussion of pornography from an empirical frame. My guest today, Dr. Brian […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
Flu and cold cases are at all-time highs this year. I got the flu two years ago. Never felt sicker in my life. It was awful. Kate got it, too, and felt nigh near to death’s door at times, but she seemed to recover faster than me and wasn’t moaning and groaning as much as […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
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.
In a Test of Adult Know-How, America Comes Up Short. A sobering new study reveals that American workers are falling behind their international peers in basic reading comprehension and math skills, making it increasingly difficult for them to complete everyday tasks like planning a complex travel itinerary, interpreting a thermometer, or extracting information from a […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
The idea for the Art of Manliness came to me 17 years ago as I was standing in the magazine section of a Borders bookstore. As inspiration struck, I took my Moleskine out of my pocket and jotted down some notes, like potential names — I considered things like “The Manly Arts” before settling on […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
We’ve lived in our house for 14 years now. We love it. We’ve made many memories in it, and it’s served as the headquarters for the Art of Manliness. Our house is home for us. With that said, something I’ve learned as a homeowner during the past 14 years is that owning a home is […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
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.
David Protein Bar. We’re always in the process of trying out and rotating through new and different protein bars, and a few months ago, we highlighted the best we’ve found so far. Of those picks, the one that’s stuck with me the most and become my go-to is the David bar. The reason? The calorie-to-protein […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
Every time I stand at my cutting board, poised over an onion with knife in hand, the same question pops into my head: “Um, what’s the best way to dice this thing again?” I’ve watched cooking shows where chefs effortlessly transform these layered bulbs into perfect, uniform cubes. And I know I’ve seen the proper […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
A lot of people go into marriage with a 50/50 mindset. Everything in the relationship — from tangible things like childcare and chores to intangible things like the effort and energy needed to keep the partnership going — is supposed to be divided equally. The 50/50 approach to relationships is all about fairness. And that […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
Your friends saw the red flags. Your family voiced their concerns. But you were so caught up in the excitement of new love that you missed all the warning signs. Now you’re stuck in a relationship that’s making you absolutely miserable. Why does this happen? According to researchers at University College London, “feelings of love […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
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.
The Anti-Social Century. Derek Thompson’s latest Atlantic piece highlights a fascinating paradox about American culture: while Americans are spending more time alone than ever before, they’re not reporting increased loneliness. In fact, many of us seem to prefer keeping to ourselves. The comfort of Netflix, food delivery, and remote work is winning out over the […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
For several decades, people’s reported sleep quality has declined. This, despite the fact that specially optimized sheets, mattresses, and sleep trackers have emerged during that time, and despite the fact that the amount of time people are sleeping hasn’t decreased for over fifty years. In other words, people aren’t sleeping less than they used to, but […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
Over the Christmas break, our family took a trip to New York City. While we were there, we visited two of NYC’s most famous museums: the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History. We had a great time but found the experience pretty overwhelming. There’s a lot of great art and exhibits […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
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.
The Muscle Ladder by Jeff Nippard. If Starting Strength is the bible of getting strong, The Muscle Ladder is the definitive text on getting jacked. After spending over a decade reviewing research papers and coaching thousands of clients, Jeff Nippard, a YouTuber and natural bodybuilder, has distilled the science of hypertrophy into an accessible system […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
There has been a lot of cultural discussion of the way digital technologies and social media contribute to things like political polarization and adolescent depression. But as I’ll explore with Nicholas Carr, the author of Superbloom, our digital tools are also changing our ability to connect with others and our sense of self in less […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
If you’re looking to lose some weight this year, you’ve likely made plans to reduce your calories and hit the gym hard. While calorie reduction and physical exercise are essential components of weight loss, there’s another crucial factor that often gets overlooked: non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or NEAT. NEAT is all the calories you burn daily […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
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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