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How to Find Your Purpose

When you find your purpose and align your path with who you are, that’s when you come alive…. Read More

Men’s Watches 101: How to Choose a Wristwatch

Shopping for a men’s watch can be overwhelming. In this watch primer, we break down the fundamental things you need to think about when choosing a watch. … Read More

How to Stop Saying “Um”, “Like”, and Other Filler Words

Everybody uses filler words occasionally. I’m definitely guilty of it myself! You’ll even hear big celebrities like David Letterman or Terri Gross… Read More

How to Be More Professional at Work: 5 Tips

Presenting yourself more professionally at work can give you a huge advantage when it comes to raises, promotions, and growing your career…. Read More

Shoe Care 101

Five proven tips to make your shoes last longer…. Read More

11 Signs You Are (Finally) A Grown Man

We don’t magically become wise and responsible men as soon as we reach a certain age. Here are the signs that a man is true to himself and living with integrity…. Read More

Red-Eye Flight Tips: A Man’s Guide to Overnight Travel

How to actually sleep on the plane, minimize jet lag, and rapidly recover after a night flight…. Read More

How to Be More Assertive (Without Being a Jerk)

When you can confidently speak up for yourself, other people have more respect for you. More importantly, you respect yourself…. Read More

Confidence Hacks: 7 Ways to Instantly Boost Your Self-Esteem

7 ways you can legitimately increase your confidence when you need it most…. Read More

Chop Like a Chef: A Man’s Guide to Knife Skills

In this video, you’ll learn basic knife skills so that even when you’re cooking at home, you can chop like a chef…. Read More

Anson Belt Review: Why These Are The Only Belts I Wear Now

Until a few years ago, I never gave belts much thought. Which is ironic, because they’re something you wear almost every day…. Read More

3 Cocktails Women Love

When you have a special lady friend over to your house, isn’t nice to be able to offer her a drink? Of… Read More

7 Cookbooks Every Man Should Own

I have a confession to make. I’m a big food nerd. I love cooking. I love eating. I love recipes. Some guys… Read More

Job Interview Tips: 9 Ways to Wow Your Future Boss

Some people think they can show up to a job interview and just wing it. No thought to preparation or to what… Read More

4 Reasons to Buy Custom Dress Shirts and Pants | Mill No. 8 Review

If you’re intrigued by the idea of custom dress shirts or pants, you’ve probably heard about made-to-measure…and maybe even tried it yourself…. Read More

5 Classic Things That Are Still Better the Old Fashioned Way

Have you noticed how we always celebrate new technologies and novel ways of doing things? Change is exciting. But after that excitement… Read More

Beckett Simonon Review: 4 Signs of a Quality Dress Shoe

Every man needs a quality pair of dress shoes. But how do you tell the signs of a good dress shoe? If… Read More

Table Manners 101: Basic Dining Etiquette

When you hear the words “table manners” you may just think of arbitrary rules for rules’ sake. But at their core, manners are… Read More

5 Daily Habits That Boost Your Confidence and Improve Your Mood

Ever have those days where it seems like your mojo has left the building? It’s easy to blame fluctuating confidence on chance… Read More

2 Easy Cocktail Garnishes to Dress Up Your Drinks

One of the nice things about classic cocktails is that most of them have very few ingredients—which means they’re easy to make. So it’s… Read More

Fashion Anchors: The Surprisingly Versatile Alternative to Collar Stays

We’ve all had that problem: the dreaded floppy collar. Sagging down…curling up…just generally out of control. Of course, collar stays can help…. Read More

How to Negotiate a Pay Raise With Your Boss

Everybody wants to be paid more money at work, yet so many people approach asking for a raise the wrong way. If… Read More

6 Ways to Politely End a Conversation

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a conversation you couldn’t get out of? You’re at a party or an event, having a conversation,… Read More

Increase Your Motivation to Exercise With This Simple Trick

Exercise and I haven’t always been on great terms. Like many people, I’ve definitely struggled with making exercise a regular part of… Read More

8 Tips for How to Run a Perfect Meeting

Meetings can be a huge waste of time in office culture. And 5 out of 10 times they’re unnecessary….or at least grossly inefficient. That… Read More

How to Get Over a Breakup With Laura Yates

When you’re recovering from a breakup, life can seem pretty bleak. Sometimes it feels like your whole world is shattered and you’ll… Read More

Minding Manners: Why Etiquette is Important With Tamiko Zablith

When you hear the phrase “proper etiquette,” you might think of stuffy rules and traditions…that are only meaningful to people who live in estates in… Read More

The Ritual of Traditional Shaving With Stubble and Strife

These days, more and more men are embracing the “old ways” when it comes to grooming and style. In the past, I’ve… Read More

Navigating Your Twenties: An Interview With Paul Angone

Life in your twenties can sometimes seem like a chaotic mess. You’re just out of school and trying to make sense of adulthood. Meanwhile,… Read More

Shop Like a Man: 5 Simple Steps to Make Buying Clothes Easier for Guys

A lot of men HATE shopping for clothes. And I don’t blame them. As much as I like suiting up and looking dapper on… Read More

Original Stitch Review

My adventure with Original Stitch made-to-measure shirts In this review of Original Stitch, I walk through each step of creating a shirt from scratch (well, nearly… Read More

How to Make Small Talk Without Feeling Small

Mastering the art of small talk Oh that awkward moment, when you first talk to someone you don’t know. Trying to make small… Read More

Barbershop 101: Tips from Master Barber Shorty Maniace

It has been encouraging the last few years seeing such a resurgence of men wanting to take better care of themselves. Not… Read More

How to Carve a Chicken

For whatever reason, carving meat is a right of passage for men—especially when it’s a holiday or a special occasion. Whether it’s… Read More

How to Cook a Perfect Steak

There’s nothing quite as manly as cooking a steak. Yet surprisingly, most guys can’t do it very well. Handling meat is one… Read More

How to Fold a Pocket Square 7 Ways

Gentlemen, there’s no easy way to put this. So I’ll just go ahead and say it. If you think your outfit is… Read More

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