Men are simple. We communicate clearly and go after what we want — except for when we crumble under societal pressure, feel bad, or are plain afraid.
Toxic masculinity encourages “real men” to always have their shit together and not deviate from the whole strong like Hulk, rational like James…
Some of the most important truths in life don’t make sense on the surface, but once you get beneath it, the world will never look the same.
I noticed this the first time I fell in love. There was a girl in my high school class I liked a lot…
Attraction is a tough topic.
Men and women both sometimes go to ridiculous lengths to woo potential partners. But well-meant isn’t always well-done, as overinflated lips and guys posing in front of rented Lamborghinis show.
I know what it’s like. I tried to be the “alpha” guy for years until…
Every second Friday, I send out the Authentic Man 5–3–1 Newsletter to help men become more authentic and live a more meaningful life.
Masculinity means sticking to your own rules.
A man’s most closely guarded treasure should be his own code of conduct.
If you don’t have principles, values, and…
Every second Friday, I send out the Authentic Man 5–3–1 Newsletter to help men become more authentic and live a more meaningful life.
We often get angry because it feels more powerful than the place we’ve been before.
It often seems like the only emotion that’s appropriate to express as…
Christmas gifts are a roller coaster ride of emotions.
As a kid, I never understood why adults loved getting socks. Now that I’m an adult, I understand, but my sock drawers spill over. Nobody told me growing up would be this difficult.
I’ve tried to settle on a no-gift policy…
Usually, you’re relieved when you wake up from a nightmare and come back to the safety and calm of your life. This wasn’t one of these nights.
Half a year ago, I woke up drenched in sweat, legs kicking the bedsheets, and thoughts racing through my head without any consideration…
There was always something that I believed would make me happy — and for a short time, it did.
When I had a gap in my front teeth, I thought all I needed were braces and a beautiful smile.
When I had no beard and acne made my face look…
If you’re fed up with empty feel-good phrases and instead crave actionable advice that actually helps you live a better life, look no further than Stoicism, “the most practical of all philosophies,” as bestselling author Ryan Holiday calls it.
Stoic authors weren’t out-of-this-world philosophers debating life’s meaning while high on…
Hollywood and pop culture portray male friendships as effortless bromances built on downing beers, watching football games, and picking up chicks. But in reality, many of these connections go about as deep as a puddle during a drought.
According to scientific research, “the male social world is built around half…
