This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by... more

Note: This is a rebroadcast. Matthew Dicks wears a lot of hats. Among other things, he’s a storyteller, communications consultant, writer,... more

There are a lot of unspoken challenges and hidden battles that men face in modern society. They often manifest themselves... more

General George S. Patton is known for his aggressive, action-oriented tactical brilliance. His character was also marked by a lesser-known but... more

We often think happiness will be found in the completion of a goal. We often think happiness will be found... more

If you didn’t grow up doing your own laundry, once you headed out on your own, you probably just figured... more

Life revolves around learning—in school, at our jobs, even in the things we do for fun. But we often don’t... more

When you’re lifting weights, you might be thinking about setting a new PR or doing your curls for the girls. But... more

Jim VandeHei didn’t have an auspicious start in life. His high school guidance counselor told him he wasn’t cut out... more

There are different philosophies one can have when it comes to money. Jared Dillian’s is built around eliminating as much... more

Have you ever noticed the guy in a fighting stance on the Art of Manliness logo? That’s not just some... more

Do you sometimes walk to another room in your house to get something, but then can’t remember what it was... more

If you read most first aid guides, the last step in treating someone who’s gotten injured or sick is always:... more

Over the last decade, there's been an increase in the number of people, particularly young adults, who struggle with low... more

When we think of rituals, we tend to think of big, inherited, more occasional religious or cultural ceremonies like church... more

Millions of young adults know what it's like to graduate from college with student debt. For some, it's a frustrating... more

Jake Knapp loves tech. He grew up using Apple II and then Mac computers, browsing bulletin boards, and making his... more

Happiness and depression can feel like slippery and befuddling things. We can do the things we've been told will make... more

In resolving hundreds of kidnap-for-ransom cases involving gang leaders, pirates, and extortionists, Scott Walker, a former Scotland Yard detective, has... more

In the 19th century, Cerro Gordo, which sits above Death Valley, was the largest silver mine in America, a place... more

From work to chores to entertaining distractions, there are many options for what you can be doing at any moment... more

Note: This is a rebroadcast When you think about someone having a midlife crisis, you probably think of a man getting... more

Even if you're not very into jazz, you probably know Kind of Blue, the jazz album that's sold more copies... more

It's a tough job to manage a household. Things need to be regularly fixed, maintained, and cleaned. How do you... more

The last several years have seen the rise of a sort of anti-productivity movement. Knowledge workers who feel burned out... more

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or entrepreneur, you want to be able to persuade your students, children, and customers with... more

You've probably heard of HIIT — high intensity interval training. In fact, you may feel so familiar with the idea... more

Perhaps you’ve read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, a book many turn to to learn and internalize the teachings of Stoic philosophy.... more

Have you ever known one of those people who seemed to be able to connect with anyone? The kind of... more

In my twenties and early thirties, I was a regular journaler. Several years ago, however, I stopped journaling almost entirely because I... more

The marriage rate has come down 65% since 1970. There are multiple factors behind this decrease, but one of them... more

If you’ve ever read the classic book Endurance, you probably shivered and shuddered as you wondered what it would have... more

When you really stop to think about it, it’s an astonishing fact that we spend a third of our lives... more

When people think of the plays of Shakespeare, they tend to think of his comedies and tragedies that spotlight interpersonal... more

Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur but don’t have an idea for a business? Or have you been... more

Attend the graduation of a college senior, and the commencement speech is likely to include a few themes: Do something... more

Forty years ago, now retired professor of sociology Daniel Chambliss performed a field study in which he observed an elite... more

When Sam Rosenberg was 20 years old and working as a bouncer in a bar, a disgruntled patron pointed a... more

Reflect on something for a second: when was the last time you had fun? Are you having trouble remembering, and... more

You're probably familiar with the American mafia, at least through its portrayal in popular culture. But how did this infamous... more

Brian Grazer is a Hollywood producer whose films and television shows have been nominated for 43 Academy Awards and 217... more

The social theorist Charles Taylor says that part of what characterizes a secular age is that there are multiple competing... more

Do you have a goal to lose weight? If so, you're probably thinking about how you need to exercise more.... more

When we think about getting more done, we tend to think about working harder, exerting more willpower, and buckling down;... more

Note: This is a rebroadcast. When it comes to losing weight, you can find plenty of complicated programs that involve long,... more

Note: This is a rebroadcast. You want to declutter. You want to downsize. You want to live more simply. So... more

The Battle of the Bulge commenced on the morning of December 16, 1944. The Allies were ill-prepared for this last,... more

Watching a holiday movie is a great way to get into the spirit of the season and has become an... more

Virtue ethics is an approach to life, a framework for developing character and making moral decisions. To learn about virtue... more

Mark is the author of Building: A Carpenter's Notes on Life & the Art of Good Work, and today on... more