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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
How to Make a Martini
Ah, the Martini. A cocktail that’s been a staple of American cocktail culture—from the smoky speakeasy days of prohibition to the legendary… Read More
How to Tie a Necktie: Double Windsor Knot
The Double Windsor Knot: The “Big Papa” of Tie Knots The Double Windsor knot, also known as the Full Windsor knot, is… Read More
How to Tie a Necktie: Half Windsor Knot
The Half Windsor Knot: The “Shortcut Windsor” The Half Windsor knot, similar to its close cousin the Double Windsor knot, is a large,… Read More
How to Tie a Necktie: 4-in-Hand Knot
The 4-in-hand knot is the most common necktie knot used by the average man. And it’s a great starter knot if you’re… Read More
How to Inscribe a Book
Do you ever pull a book off your shelf, crack it open, and find an old inscription written by the person who gave it… Read More
How to Make an Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is one of THE classic cocktails, and my absolute go-to drink. It’s a cocktail that every gentleman should know how… Read More
How to Tie a Bow Tie
I used to drive my mom crazy when I was kid. But not the way other rambunctious boys did. I don’t even remember this,… Read More
