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How To Survive (and Prevent) a Carjacking

Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

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4/5/2019

Heighten Your Power of Situational Awareness

Try these games and tests to hone your skills.

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7/17/2018

How To Share the Toughness of the Outdoors

With your son. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

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6/18/2018

Ancient American Etiquette

Maxims of American Indian hospitality that are appropriate today.

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3/26/2018

The 30-Second Quality Suit Test

Learn these 7 signs to get a top-notch, long-lasting garment.

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2/16/2018

The Importance of Good Manners

For boys and men.

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12/18/2017

How To Be Well-Spoken

First, eradicate those troublesome um’s and ah’s..

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12/12/2017

Should You Wear a Suit Without a Tie?

Well, maybe…

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12/8/2017

Can’t Afford That Classic Luxury Man’s Watch?

Don’t buy a knock-off. Consider an homage instead.

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12/2/2017

How To Write a Letter

Formal or informal, do it if you want to be taken seriously.

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10/28/2017

Do You Think You’re Being Followed?

On foot or in your car, here’s what to do.

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10/7/2017

Can You Save Your Own Life?

5 fitness benchmarks men must master.

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9/25/2017

How To Beat Bad Breath

And how to know if you have it. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

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9/1/2017

How To Shoot a Traditional Bow and Arrow

Just in case. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

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8/18/2017

Balding Gracefully

Embrace it, comrades, but get the right haircut.

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8/17/2017

Make-Ahead ManFood

Quick, delicious breakfast sandwiches to grab and go.

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8/9/2017

Remember the Hardy Boys?

9 things today’s men can learn from them.

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8/7/2017

23 Dangerous Things

You should let your kids do.

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6/29/2017

Improve Your Situational Awareness

10 exercises, tests, and games.

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6/23/2017

Are You Physically Skilled?

10 activities every man should master.

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5/17/2017

Look ‘Em in the Eye?

The right way to make eye contact in love, business, life, and friendship.

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2/21/2017

Weaponize Your Everyday Items

In a surprise attack, they may save you.

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1/18/2017

Do You Have Savoir-Faire, Guys?

How to develop the 007-ability to deftly handle any situation.

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12/9/2016

Where Do You Come From?

Why every man should know his genealogy.

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11/24/2016

The Man’s Style Staple Around the World

5 reasons why a guy should always wear a wristwatch.

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10/1/2016

‘One Last Drink, Please,’—Jack Daniel

And 24 other manly last words.

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8/26/2016

50 Old-Fashioned Put-Downs

Colorful and entertaining slang of the 19th century.

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8/6/2016

Guys, Can You Undress in 20 Seconds or Less?

It could make a life-saving difference to a drowning victim.

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8/5/2016

Learn To Give Off Sparks

5 ways to grow your personal magnetism.

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7/14/2016

How To Avoid Getting Pickpocketed

Learn their tricks, and practice situational awareness.

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7/9/2016

What Causes Foot and Shoe Odor, Guys?

Brett McKay on going sockless without a worry.

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6/24/2016

The Art of Grilling the Perfect Steak

5 tips that will separate you from the rest of the guys.

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5/27/2016

Take a Magic Cold Bath, Men

Exhilarating advice from a serious strongman.

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5/23/2016

Manners Made the World

But are they here to stay?

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3/31/2016

Manly Slang

Clever sayings from 19th-century streets and saloons.

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3/25/2016

Never Complain, Never Explain

It’s the man’s way. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

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2/11/2016

Forget Forgetfulness

11 exercises to increase your concentration and memory.

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2/3/2016

Via Negitiva

Add to your life by subtracting.

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1/12/2016

Should You Equip Your Garage?

Or join a gym.

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1/11/2016

Asking a Woman’s Father

For her hand in marriage.

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1/5/2016

Never Ask These 5 Questions

Make small talk without making trouble.

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12/31/2015

9 Ways To Entertain a Toddler

Without using a smartphone. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

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12/25/2015

The Swiss Army Overcoat

How to choose the most classic and flattering staple of menswear. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

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12/18/2015

How to Respond to an Active Shooter Situation

Ready yourself now, and have a plan of action wherever you go.

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12/5/2015

How To Build a Fireplace Fire Without a Smoke Event

Rules for men, from Brett and Kate McKay.

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12/3/2015

Situational Awareness

Brett and Kate McKay on copying Jason Bourne.

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11/28/2015

8 Reasons for Guys To Study the Classics

Brett McKay on how to get started.

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11/25/2015

9 Ways To Start a Fire

Without matches. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

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11/7/2015

The Journey From Boy to Man

Lessons in the values, education, and training of the Sioux.

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10/3/2015

How To Wear a Sports Jacket

With jeans. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

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9/25/2015