Driving in the Civilized 1950s
Brett and Kate McKay on a better-mannered, less governmental era.
How To Avoid Getting Your Pocket Picked
First, know their tricks.
Cravatology
The man’s visual guide to wearing ties properly.
Be an Old-School Gentlemen From Head-to-Toe
But beware of these 4 ugly dinner table habits.
Never Attempt the Comb-Over, Men
Accept and embrace your baldness, and look great.
How To Travel Like a Gentleman
Advice from 1875.
Can You Think on Your Feet?
The art of communicating under pressure.
How To Burglar-Proof Your Home
The complete guide to home security.
Do Real Men Wear Pink?
Yes, and they tend to be better educated, make more money, and get more compliments from women.
No More Mister Nice Guy
Stop being pushovers, men, say Brett and Kate McKay.
Train Your Brain, Men
11 exercises for concentration and focus, from Brett and Kate McKay.
The Humble Checklist
Brett and Kate McKay on a powerful tool to master the complexity of our lives.
Now That the Public Schools Have Banned Cursive
Here’s how to improve your penmanship, say Brett and Kate McKay.
Be Antifragile, Men
6 ways to make yourself more resilient. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
How To Handle Being Out of Your Depth
6 tips from a successful con man.
22 Ways To Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Steps to prepare your mind and body.
What Every Man Should Know About Sleep
And how to get enough of the right kind. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
How To Read Roman Numerals
Their empire may be gone, but their numbers live on, say Brett and Kate McKay.
Undo the Damage From Too Much Sitting
7 simple exercises.
Etiquette for Guys
Brett and Kate McKay on how to be an old-school gentleman.
Freedom, Adventure, Blissful Idleness
18 things every man should do this summer.
7 Letters To Write
In your own handwriting, before you turn 70.
Do You Carry a Pocket Knife?
Every man should.
How To Arm Wrestle and Win
Beat a stronger guy with some technique, speed, and strategy.
How To Shuffle a Deck of Cards
Like your granddad, and with a bit of flair. Illustration by Ted Slampyak.
10 Quiet Signs of Drowning
If he’s not thrashing about, you must act immediately to save his life. Illustration by Ted Slampyak.
How To Survive a Lightning Strike
Always use the 30/30 rule to seek protection, but here’s what to do if you can’t. Article by Ted Slampyak.
Knotology
Wearing a tie with style. Illustration by Ted Slampyak.
Hydration for the Apocalypse
Brett and Kate McKay on how to store water for long-term emergencies.
10 Ways To Help a Grieving Buddy
Harold Whitman on what you can do for a guy in sorrow.
9 Lessons From the Shark Tank
Brett and Kate McKay on becoming a successful entrepreneur.
How To Escape a Sinking Car
Memorize these 7 tips so you know exactly what to do. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
The Rites of Manhood
Men need them, say Brett and Kate McKay.
Men, ‘Resilence’ Is Not Enough
You must become antifragile, say Brett and Kate McKay.
What Men Really Want
The 2013 guide to manly gifts. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
Avoid Emotional Disaster
When your new love meets your family.
The Language of Manliness
So what if it’s out of style? Let’s bring it back, say Brett and Kate McKay.
How To Build a Backyard Fire Pit
And keep it secret. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
Find Your Inner Gorilla
Cultivating the charisma of male power. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
Got Charisma?
Brett and Kate McKay on the art of personal magnetism.
What Men Respect in Other Men
An argument from 1902 on being a gentleman. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
Know Anybody Who Eats Like a Pig?
Table manners for those in your life who desperately need to learn some, from Brett and Kate McKay.
The Man’s Guide to New Family Traditions
60+ ideas to help inspire you to create your own. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
The Child Is Father to the Man
9 habits young men should cultivate. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
Are You Acting Like a True Man?
Embrace the part you’re given, no matter what it is, say Brett and Kate McKay.
Every Man Should Keep a Journal
That the NSA can’t read. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
What Does It Mean To Be a Man?
80 quotes that illuminate the essence of manliness. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
That First Dishonest Step
Brett and Kate McKay on maintaining your integrity.
How To Survive a Plane Crash
10 tips that could save your life. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.
Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere
Latin words and phrases every man should know. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.