The Art of Manliness
Episodes
#459: Beyond Gratitude Lite: The Real Virtue of Thankfulness
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the United States. It’s a holiday dedicated to gratitude, and one in which we often trot out expressions of th...
#458: In Praise of Wasting Time
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your time on earth is finite and once you use it up, it's gone forever. Thus on the AoM podcast, we talk a lot about how to maximize your time -- how ...
#457: Leadership Lessons From the Pastor of One of America's Most Innovative Churches
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I grew up in Edmond, OK, a suburb of Oklahoma City. When I was teenager back in the 90s, I started hearing about some church being run out of a garage...
#456: Myths About Kids and Sports
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Youth sports in America is a 15 billion dollar industry. A lot of that money is going towards special coaching and training and participation in elite...
#455: How to Create the Perfect Morning Routine
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How you start something is often how you finish it, and that couldn't be truer than for the trajectory of each of your days. When your mornings feel c...
#454: A Magician's Search for Wonder in the Modern World
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Magicians usually become magicians because they experienced a sense of wonder seeing a cool trick as a kid, and they want to re-create that awe for au...
#453: Leadership in Turbulent Times
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are great leaders born or made? Do circumstances make great leaders or do great leaders change the times? These are a few of the big picture questions...
#452: The Warrior's Manifesto
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Warrior" is a word that gets thrown around a lot. There are road warriors, and social justice warriors, and ninja warriors. But what does it really m...
#451: The Daring Escape Artists of WWI
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of wartime prison escapes, what comes to mind? Probably the breakouts attempted by prisoners of war during World War II and the movie T...
#450: How to Make Time for What Really Matters Every Day
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do your days seem like a continuous blur of busyness, and yet you don't seem to get much done, nor remember much about how you spent your time?As a fo...
#449: Faster and Cheaper Alternatives to College
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every year the cost of a four-year college degree goes up, forcing young people to take on massive amounts of student debt for an education that often...
#448: Your Son Isn't Lazy — How to Empower Boys to Succeed
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a teenage boy who struggles in school? Or do you have a younger son who you can imagine struggling in school as he gets older? He may be a...
#447: On Grand Strategy
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ancient Greek poet Archilochus said, "A fox knows many things, but a hedgehog one important thing."The original meaning of the quote has been lost...
#446: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Will Make You a Better Man
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1980s, when people signed up for a martial art, they probably joined a karate or taekwondo school. Today? They’re probably signing up for a r...
#445: How to Close the Character Gap
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are people mostly good or mostly bad? We're apt to think of ourselves as good people, while thinking of the general population as not-so-stellar. My g...
#444: How to Use the Procrastination Equation to Start Getting Things Done
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Procrastination can be a big stumbling block to our success in life. If you’re a student and you put off studying to the last minute, you might not ...
#443: What Building Your Own Coffin Teaches You About Life, Death, and Meaning
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When David Giffels was 50 years old and completely healthy, he decided to build his own coffin with his 81-year-old, master craftsman father. Why? Wel...
#442: Rocky Marciano's Fight for Perfection in a Crooked World
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rocky Marciano was a slow, stocky kid, with short arms and stubby legs. He wasn’t the kind of kid you’d pick to one day be an elite boxer, yet he ...
#441: Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you’re putting your nose to the grindstone and working longer and longer hours, but not getting anywhere with your career? My guest...
#440: The 3 Great Untruths That Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve likely seen headlines about the tumultuous atmosphere on many college campuses in the United State...
#439: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably read or heard about the benefits of meditation, but you’ve never given it a try because it all seems a bit too woo-woo. You’re n...
#438: Developing Real-World Situational Awareness
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you found yourself in a situation with a violent attacker, would you know what to do? While it’s easy to think you’d instinctively make the rig...
#437: Don't Make Me Pull Over! A History of the Road Trip
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you grew up in America in the 1970s and '80s, a vacation with your family likely involved piling in a car with your parents and siblings and being ...
#436: The Worth of War
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably heard that Edwin Starr song “War, What is It Good For?” Well, my guest today makes the provocative argument that war is in fact ...
#435: How to Achieve Hyperfocus
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to be more productive. And when we buckle down to do so, we typically try to figure out ways to better manage our time. My guest today, th...
#434: Legendary Coach John Wooden’s Secrets of Leadership
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Wooden has been called the greatest coach of all time. During his tenure as coach of the UCLA men's basketball team from 1948 to 1975, he led his...
#433: The Adventure of Silence
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We live in an age of noise. Not just audible noise, but visual noise. It seems like you can’t go anywhere these days without something or someone vy...
#432: How to Achieve Creative Success
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of creative people, we often think of a genius who works alone, comes up with an earth-shatteringly new idea in an instantaneous eureka ...
#431: How Everything Is Funny Now, and Why That's Terrible
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No matter where you look these days, someone is trying to make you laugh. Advertisers, politicians, and even ministers have all become comedians. But ...
#430: Why You Need to Join the Great Conversation About the Great Books
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are conversations between friends. Conversations between family. And conversations in the media. But did you know there's also been a conversati...
#429: Taking Control of the Brain Chemical That Drives Excitement, Motivation, and More
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you feel so motivated and excited about tackling a new project at first, but then get bored and abandon it?Why does passionate love quickly tur...
#428: The Life of a Dragon — The Untold Story of Bruce Lee
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you were like most boys, you probably went through a karate phase as a kid. When I went through my karate phase as a 5- and 6-year-old, I demanded ...
#427: The Excellence Dividend
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's hyper-competitive market in which technology is eating jobs, what sets the successful companies and workers apart from the ones that flound...
#426: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of the Apollo Mission, the first thing that probably comes to mind is Apollo 11 and Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepping foot on the...
#425: Action Over Feelings
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While we often associate Eastern spiritual and philosophical traditions with meditation and contemplation, there's another side to this wisdom that ce...
#424: How Harry Truman Handled Being Out of His Depth
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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#423: How to Survive a Grid-Down Disaster
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all probably thought about it. What would we do and how would we fare after a societal collapse? My guest today has spent his career helping i...
#422: Men & Manners — Tipping, Emojis, and Much More
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
They say that manners make the man. But how do you display good manners without coming off as awkward and in a way that elevates life both for yoursel...
#421: Why You Need a Philosophical Survival Kit
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Admiral James Stockdale was a fighter pilot and POW in Vietnam for seven years. During his imprisonment, he was regularly tortured and beaten, and oft...
#420: What Makes Your Phone So Addictive & How to Take Back Your Life
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re like most people, you’ve got a powerful computer in your back pocket that allows you to listen to this podcast, check the score of your ...
#419: American Honor — Creating the Nation's Ideals During the Revolution
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What started the American Revolution? The typical answers are "taxation without representation" and the economic and political consequences that came ...
#418: How to Get Unstuck
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel stuck in moving forward with your plans and goals in life? Well my guest todayhas some no-nonsense advice on how to shift out of neutral a...
#417: Expect Great Things — The Mystical Life of Henry David Thoreau
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Henry David Thoreau is one of America’s most influential thinkers and writers. 164 years after it was published, Walden continues to inspire readers...
#416: The Self-Driven Child
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recent surveys have shown that anxiety and depression are up amongst school-aged children and teens. Parents and teachers are also reporting a decreas...
#415: Forging Mental Strength Through Physical Strength
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you start a fitness program, you tend to spend most of your time thinking about the physical part — what movements you’re going to do, how mu...
#414: Theodore Roosevelt, Writer and Reader
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
#413: Make Today Matter
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
#412: The Power of Conspiracy and Secrets
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2016, a bizarre story emerged in pop culture. Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan won a $115 million dollar lawsuit against the gossip website Ga...
#411: Why Emotions Are Better Than Willpower in Achieving Your Goals
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To achieve your goals, you probably think you need one key ingredient: willpower. Grit. Self-control. Discipline. To hear a lot of self-improvement gu...
#410: The Male Brain
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a common argument out there that gender differences are just the product of socialization. Implicitly and explicitly, the argument goes, cul...
#409: The Epic Story of Sport Hunting in America
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hunting is one of America’s deeply held national traditions. Some of our biggest folk heroes were hunters — men like Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, ...
#408: The Incredible Forgotten Story of WWII's Ed Dyess
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 chanc...
#407: How to Overcome Nice Guy Syndrome
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
#406: Why You Need to Embrace Small Talk
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#405: The Power of Team Captains
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#404: What Men Can Learn From Wolves
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Between 1991 and 1996, Jim and Jamie Dutcher lived with and filmed a pack of wolves in Idaho. From this intensive field work came the award-winning do...
#403: A Better Way to Network
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Networking. You’re told it’s something you need to do to advance your professional life, but the tactics most “networking professionals” sugge...
#402: Why Honor Matters
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's world, honor is typically thought of in terms of integrity -- doing the right thing when no one is looking. But traditionally, honor meant ...
#401: Everything You Need to Know About Diet & Fat Loss
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to fitness and nutrition, the nutrition part can cause a lot of confusion. There’s so much information out there about the best diet t...
#400: The Tyranny of Convenience
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Modern life has given us lots of conveniences. With a tap of your smartphone screen, and without leaving the house, you can order a car to your door o...
#399: The Vast Influence of Testosterone on Our Bodies, Minds, and the World We Live In
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Testosterone. It’s what makes men, well, men. But my guest today argues that this hormone is a paradox. On the one hand, it makes men physically str...
#398: Should a Man Care About How He Dresses?
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To hear a lot of guys tell it, real men don't care about style. Where did this idea that men don't care about their appearance come from, has it alway...
#397: Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed With Happiness
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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#396: How to Deal With Anxiety
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recent surveys have shown that rates of anxiety are up, especially among young people. What’s going on? And if you’re someone of any age who strug...
#395: Skin in the Game
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where some people have certain advantages that others do not, how do you navigate the landscape while still acting ethically? My guest toda...
#394: The Incredible True Story of the Renegade WWII Pilots Who Helped Win the War in the Pacific
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 1942, the United States was fighting a war in two major theaters: Europe and the Pacific. But in the early days of WWII, the US and its allies had ...
#393: The Importance of Building Your Social Capital
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At some point all of us will likely experience a job loss or some other big life setback. While it can feel like your world is crashing down, there’...
#392: How Jesuit Spirituality Can Improve Your Life
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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#391: Micronutrients, Genetics, and Preventing Age-Related Diseases
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about diet and nutrition, you probably think about carbs, proteins, and fats. These macronutrients play a huge role in athletic perform...
#390: Why Insults Sting and How to Handle Them
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Insults are a part of the human experience. We insult others and we get insulted back. Social media has only amplified our tendency to ridicule one an...
#389: What It Means to Be a Quiet Professional
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a time of hype and self-aggrandizement. But my guest today argues that what the world needs more of are quiet professionals -- people who’...
#388: Why Group Culture Is So Important to Success
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been part of an organization where everyone and everything just seemed to click? People are motivated and things get done. Contrast that...
#387: Think Like a Poker Player to Make Better Decisions
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been said that life is a series of decisions. But life is complex and filled with randomness and uncertainty. How do you make decisions when 1)...
#386: The Rise and Fall of the American Heavyweight
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With boxing on the wane in America for the past twenty some odd years, it’s easy to forget how much of a cultural juggernaut it was for much of the ...
#385: Learning How to Learn
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you study for a test or you’re trying to learn a new skill, what’s your typical approach? If you’re like most people, you might repeat fact...
#384: What It Really Means to Be Self-Reliant
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear self-reliance, what do you think of? Living off the grid in a cabin somewhere? Doing everything yourself, and pulling yourself up by you...
#383: The Virtues of the Masks of Masculinity
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the past few years, there’s been a lot written about the ills of the “masks of masculinity.” These supposed social masks are the source of pe...
#382: The Secrets of Greater Endurance
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How long can a human run without stopping? What’s the most weight a human can deadlift? Will someone ever run a mile in less than three minutes and ...
#381: Why You Should Let Your Kids Fail
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a parent, you likely want your kid to flourish and succeed. And according to my guest today, the best way to do that is to let your kid fa...
#380: How to Be Braver
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For thousands of years, philosophers and writers have debated the nature of courage. What is it? Are some people born more courageous than others? Can...
#379: How to Spot Red Flags in a Relationship
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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#378: Brunch Is Hell; Dinner Parties Are Heaven
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
According to my guest today, the past decade has seen the rise of a truly soul-sucking food trend. In fact, he argues it’s creating a hell on earth....
#377: 12 Rules for Life With Jordan Peterson
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been stuck in a rut for awhile? Have you been there so long that you feel like there’s no use in trying to get out of that slump? Maybe you...
#376: When to Compete, When to Cooperate, and How to Succeed at Both
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being successful in life requires social adeptness. And part of that social adeptness is balancing two seemingly opposing social strategies: competing...
#375: The Misunderstood Machiavelli
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ends justify the means. It’s better to be feared than loved. Politics have no relation to morals. These are just a few of the maxims the Italia...
#374: The Race to Break the 4-Minute Mile
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard of Roger Bannister and his amazing feat of breaking the 4-minute mile mark in 1954. But the story leading up to this milestone of h...
#373: The Leader's Bookshelf
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been said “Leaders are readers.” But what should a leader read?My guest today set out to answer that question by polling 4-star generals an...
#372: World Without Mind — The Existential Threat of Big Tech
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
During the past decade three companies have revolutionized the way we shop, socialize, and find information. I’m talking, of course, about Amazon, F...
#371: The Best Ways to Rehab From Injury
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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#370: The Era of Bright Expectations
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After WWII and before the Korean War, America experienced a short period free from the fear of war and conflict. People were optimistic about a future...
#369: When — The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to planning for success, we tend to focus on the what and the how. For example, when we set our workout goals, we’ll come up with deta...
#368: The Courage and Resilience of Ulysses S. Grant
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ulysses S. Grant is a historical figure who's often portrayed in a not-so-flattering light. Many Americans know him as a drunk, inept businessman who ...
#367: The Motivation Myth
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new year and you’ve likely set some new goals for yourself. Now you just need some motivation to work on them. So you read motivational quo...
#366: Teach Yourself Like George Washington
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
George Washington has become an archetype of the great American leader. Subsequent generals and presidents all have been compared to Washington, and i...
#365: Why Are 7 Million Men Missing From the Workforce?
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For the past few decades, there’s been an intense focus on getting more women in the workplace and helping them thrive and succeed. At the same time...
#364: How to Know When Someone is Lying (From a Former CIA Officer)
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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#363: Budgeting Doesn't Have to Suck
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you find yourself running out of money before your next paycheck or if you’ve been having trouble making a dent in your debt, then you, my friend...
#362: The Art of Mingling
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
#362: The Art of Mingling by The Art of ManlinessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
#361: The Untold Story of WWII's 45th Infantry Division
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When many people think of the American involvement in WWII, they likely bring to mind the 101st Airborne Division (aka the Band of Brothers) and their...
#360: Why Men Have a Hard Time Making Friends in Adulthood
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a common trope that adult men don’t value friendship as much as their female counterparts, and that men really don’t need and want friends ...