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How to sharpen a carpenters pencil.

May 13, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Carpenters pencils are flat, versatile, manly pencils. Just holding one will make you want to construct your own log cabin. Get a pack and keep them around.

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The Better Man’s guide to the office bathroom.

May 12, 2014by waynerson 9 Comments

Are you the guy that pees next to other people in the urinal line? These rules will break you free from the office rumor mill as the guy who was […]

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Read people like Harvey Spector.

May 10, 2014by waynerson 5 Comments

Being able to read people is a fringe benefit of manliness. Think Harvey Spector in Suits. While it may seem like magic, it’s actually pretty basic. In fact, you probably […]

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Paint like a man.

May 9, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Is your house looking shabby? When your wife asks you to call a painter, remind her you’re a man and you can do it yourself. Then watch this video.

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Sharpen knives like a pro.

May 3, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Now that you know how to cook a couple of simple meals here and here, it’s time to make sure all your knives are ready for action.

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Analysis Paralysis

May 3, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Louis CK came out with a pretty good rule to avoid over thinking. He said “so my rule is that if you have someone or something that gets 70 percent […]

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Split wood like a man

May 2, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Who cares if you have a gas fireplace? Splitting wood is manly and great exercise. Go prove to yourself you can do it.

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Some of the confusing things about feminism.

May 2, 2014by waynerson 3 Comments

FEMINISM: MY SECOND FAVORITE “F” WORD : This is a post from Pura Vida. I like this post on feminism for a couple reasons. One, Jessa seems to fall in […]

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5 things to make yourself a better person this spring.

May 1, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

This is a guest post from our new friend, Fashionably Manly. It’s spring time! The snow is melting away, and the sun is coming out. However, I’m not here to […]

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5 Financial Fees You Should Never Pay (according to Business Insider)

April 30, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

When it come to managing your money, some costs are unavoidable.

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Just learning how to gym? Remember these 5 rules.

April 30, 2014by waynerson 4 Comments

Just getting into the gym? Congratulations! You’re on your way to being a better man. Just remember these five tips to avoid being “that guy”.

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Having a rough day? Maybe you started it wrong (from the archives)

April 29, 2014by waynerson 1 Comment

Every great leader in history has had a morning routine. What’s yours?  

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Best Damn Cast Iron Steak.

April 29, 2014by waynerson 1 Comment

This is a guest post from our friends at Rugged Fellows Guide. You want to cook the best damn cast iron steak your mouth can handle?  Look no further.  This […]

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How do you shave? A guest post from Man Institute.

April 28, 2014by waynerson 4 Comments

With a name like Man Institute you know they’re qualified. Since Tim wrote pretty much the same thing I would have about shaving, I figured sharing was easier. Never mind […]

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Learn from a woman how to cook like a man.

April 28, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

It’s time to stop eating cereal for dinner. Just kidding you’ll always eat cereal for dinner. But at least now you know how to cook something else.

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Car battery dead? Stop crying and jump it.

April 27, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

We’ve all been there. You take a beautiful girl out to a fancy restaurant only to leave and find out you left your lights on the entire time. You turn […]

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Charcoal grilling is the manliest grilling. Learn how to do it here.

April 26, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Everyone loves that charcoal taste from the grill, unfortunately many men today have taken the easy way out and cook with propane. Be a hero and light those coals.

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Want to get ahead? Think like an entrepreneur.

April 26, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Being an entrepreneur is hard. No one will argue that. But nothing worth having has ever come easy. If you want the good stuff, it’s time to accept you might […]

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Feminism vs. Sexism

April 25, 2014by waynerson 6 Comments

Where do I stand on the whole men’s right to be manly vs. a woman’s right to equality?

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Ready to go camping? Watch this first and amaze your friends.

April 25, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

A man who can build an awesome campfire will always impress his friends.

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Can’t tie a tie? Yes you can.

April 24, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Tying a tie is just a matter of chasing the rabbit through the hole, up the tree, around the… whatever just watch the video.

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Working concrete is easier than you think.

April 23, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

This project is easier than it looks. It’s the perfect job to invite a friend over and have a few beers over the course of the afternoon.

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What I learned from a 400 year old book on how to kill a man.

April 23, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

This is a guest post from our friends over at Being Caballero. Other than the cool name, you can find all sorts of thoughts on manliness at their site. You […]

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Common myths about “real” men

April 22, 2014by waynerson 6 Comments

There seems to be a list of things out on the internet that need to be accomplished to define yourself as a “real” man. Lets break them down one by […]

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Miss K, London has been brave and decided to share her first Tinder date with us…

April 22, 2014by waynerson 1 Comment

I wanted to post this article by our friends at http://missdinky.com to show what most guys do in the face of a bad date. Even with all the weirdness, there was room […]

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Ready for your first wood project? Wooden toolbox for the win.

April 21, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

It’s time to get your hands dirty. Find some scrap wood and get to building this toolbox. Bonus: you can use it hold all your manly tools when your done.

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Things I wish my father would have taught me.

April 21, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

With the crazy way I grew up, my father didn’t really have a lot of time to teach me the manly arts. Fortunately, I’ve had a lot of male role […]

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Get in a Fight

April 20, 2014by waynerson 1 Comment

Can you take a hit? Can you hit back?

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Look like you’re wearing your dad’s work shirt? Here’s how to fix it.

April 20, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

There’s a simple trick for tucking in a shirt that not many men know about. This technique not only keeps the shirt tucked in, but also helps remove excess fabric, […]

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Shine Shoes the Manly Way

April 19, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Shining shoes is one of the manly arts. Keep your shoes shined, and keep your friends impressed.

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Be a father to your daughter.

April 19, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Fatherhood is not complicated. Girls are not complicated. Want to be a better father to your girls? Here’s how.

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What shoes with that suit? Here’s the definitive guide.

April 18, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

This graph was created by some very talented individuals at moderngentleman.net. Check them out. Learn something. Be a better man.

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Your grammar no good it is? Here’s how to to fix it up

April 18, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

We take a look at Christina Sterbenz’s article about common grammar mistakes. Turns out we’re idiots. If Christina ever stumbles upon this page, maybe she’ll send us a note and […]

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The Return of the Confident Man

April 17, 2014by waynerson 3 Comments

Don’t call it a comeback. The confident man is squaring his shoulders and making his presence felt once again. He’s showing several character traits that we’ve sorely missed for some time.

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Don’t Smell Like a Sewer.

April 17, 2014by waynerson 2 Comments

  You stink. People don’t want to be around you. Time to change.

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Things Men aren’t Doing Today (that they should)

April 16, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

As a culture we have stepped away from the idea that manliness is good. While attempting to raise women up to the same standard as men, we have forgotten what […]

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Socks – How To Choose ‘Em (a post from our friends at Wide Eyes, Tight Wallets)

April 16, 2014by waynerson 1 Comment

I recently professed my love of socks, one of the things that I have a zillion of and can’t stop buying. Eventually, you get to a point where you have some in […]

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How you handle your money says a lot about you.

April 15, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

  Are you broke as a joke? Here’s some ways to improve your financial situation from Nancy Anderson’s articles in forbes.com.

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Don’t be That Guy. (a guest post from our friends from missdinky.com)

April 15, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

THE VALENTINE FROM HELL FEBRUARY 15, 2014 by MISS TINDER Last year I bizarrely agreed to a first date on Valentine’s Day, in my defence I had completely lost track of the […]

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How to Parallel Park Like a Pro

April 14, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

  Every man should know how to parallel park. If you skipped that lesson in drivers ed, here’s a refresher course.

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Can’t do one pull-up? This video is for you.

April 13, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Pull ups. The best all round workout when combined with pushups. Learn it. Love it.

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Core Values – 5 Steps to Developing a Compass

April 13, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Why do you need core values? If you already have a general idea of what’s right and wrong, how will core values serve you in the everyday? Core values are […]

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If you’re not doing squats, you’re doing it wrong.

April 12, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

    Squats are one of the non-negociables in working out. Learn it, Live it. Be a better man.

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Just learning how to gym? Here’s the first exercise to know.

April 12, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Bench pressing is for every man. Include it in your routine for a big, broad chest.

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How the Single Guy can get the Attention of a Beautiful Woman (a Bring Chivalry Back post)

April 12, 2014by waynerson 1 Comment

Single men are always wondering how to get the attention of women they’d like to meet. Many sites offer all sorts of “magic” pick-up lines or “secret” seduction techniques. They […]

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Punching – Learn the basics, be prepared.

April 11, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Learn the basics of throwing a punch. This is not optional.

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What Men are Looking for in the Long Term

April 11, 2014by waynerson 2 Comments

Men aren’t complicated. I know that’s cliche but things are cliche for a reason (also cliche). Things that make a long term relationship work from a mans point of view […]

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What Not to Say

April 11, 2014by waynerson 4 Comments

There are some things a man just shouldn’t say. If you find yourself uttering these phrases ask whoever is standing closest to you to punch you in the gut.

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Dinner date with her parents? Here’s how to make sure you impress.

April 10, 2014by waynerson Leave a comment

Table manners not up to par? Here’s how to make sure you don’t embarrass yourself.

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Mentorship and Masculinity for the Better Man.

April 10, 2014by waynerson 4 Comments

The concept of a mentor has long since passed away for the modern man. These days the only place you’ll hear about mentorship is in business and corporate circles, so […]

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