Bob the Bardbarian Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Anyone here a fan of Art of Manliness? What are some of your favorite articles/podcasts? What have you gained from the works of Brett McKay? And yes, women can post here too 3 Quote Level 4 | Character Sheet | Current Challenge | | Past Challenges | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | Educate - Entertain - Inspire Link to comment
Raincloak Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I like it and I'm a chick. The philosophical stuff, which is most of it, is also useful for women. The stuff about shaving one's face, I just skip. 4 Quote Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Hylian Assassin 5'5", 143 lbs. Half-marathon: 3:02It is pitch dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Link to comment
Eszreh Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I'm a big fan and have been for years. It's helped me up my style and start dressing like a grown up. The Art of Manliness taught me how to tie a tie properly, how to wear a suit and make it look good, and how to look how I feel - a man with a purpose! Quote Link to comment
Bob the Bardbarian Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I've liked the health and crafting articles, like making your own soap, and Altoids case kits. I've also really enjoyed the "Things We Can Learn from the Vikings" articles. Good stuff Quote Level 4 | Character Sheet | Current Challenge | | Past Challenges | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | Educate - Entertain - Inspire Link to comment
calanthrophy Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 There have been some articles on survival skills that I thought were pretty neat. The illustrations on the "How-To" articles are great as well. Quote My band -- My acoustic stuff -- Blog -- Instagram Link to comment
Waldo Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I've read it from time to time. Tho I tend not to bother with their dressing articles. I have no need to dress up fancy; jeans and t-shirt for me, add an untucked collared shirt for work. Quote currently cutting battle log challenges: 21,20, 19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 don't panic! Link to comment
AlanaKFitness Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 The Art of Manliness is awesome! I am a chick but that doesn't stop me from liking their content. Quote Follow My Quest To Become She-Hulk! Social Links: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Nerd/Kinesiologist/Personal Trainer Link to comment
Pat G Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 The recent 'Courage vs Boldness' post speaks well to our own rebellious ways. Persistence and discipline instead of flash mob/instagram success. Quote "Strength is the cup. The bigger the cup, the more you can put in" - JDanger Link to comment
doctorake Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I made this from that site. It is really the only thing I have ever seen on the site, it was the first hit for building a workbench. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/04/04/how-to-make-a-work-bench/ Quote OCEAN RANGER YOUTUBE ADVENTURES 2 X IRONMAN, 3 X half IRONMAN, 3 X GORUCK Challenge, 2 X GORUCK back to back, Way too many GORUCK lights Link to comment
Luds Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 ..just walked past this thread and got this handy.. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2016/09/27/podcast-238-life-secular-age/ Quote Remember that sensory deprivation causes hallucinations Link to comment
Psicodom Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 I’m a fan of the podcast, I thought no so,e interesting topics and people show up. I just wish they were shorter. never really got into the website thought... Quote Link to comment
Valette Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Big fan here. Not a man, but I refer to a lot of their philosophical articles, reading lists, skills, and fitness programs a lot for ideas and thoughts. I'm a huge fan of sites that cut through the BS and nonsense and get down to the nitty gritty importance of doing things for yourself. Quote Link to comment
Tides Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 As a woman, I enjoy their site, lol. The articles are interesting and informative. I actually considered signing up for their Strenuous Life program before I found nerd fitness. I was really drawn to both the philosophy of the program and the level system inherent in the merit badges. I ended up passing on it because of the male-centric view and the price. I wasn't sure I would fit in and be able to keep up. But it all worked out, because that led me to search for other programs, and I found the Nerd Fitness Academy shortly after! Quote ~ The Tides Rise And Fall ~ Battle Log of the Tides Link to comment
Bentonicus Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 I have listened to a smattering of episodes of AoM. I really like how many episodes work like book reviews with the author. Hyperfocus is my favorite so far. I'm a little skeptical of Brett McKay's ability to discern a good guest/topic from a bad one, though. For example, he's had on Jordan Peterson, and recently did an episode titled "The Worth of War". Admittedly, I haven't listened to them to know what he had to say, but I'm only in it (listening to podcasts) for my own benefit, not just to have something to hate. -Bentonicus 1 Quote Link to comment
Nomad Jay Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I think it's more that McKay's willing to entertain a variety of guests / topics without necessarily agreeing or disagreeing. He's interviewed Jordan Peterson but he's also interviewed Adrianne Huffington (founder of the Huffington Post) and done episodes on "unschooling". I do think the historical episodes tend to be his best work. 1 Quote "If you would improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid." - Epictetus "You just gotta listen to your body, unless it's saying anything about stopping, pain, your joints, or needing water." Level 20 Pilgrim (Adventurer 7, Assassin 3, Druid 2, Monk 10, Ranger 5, Rebel 9, Scout 10, Warrior 4) Link to comment
Doaheem Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 I used to follow their site a lot. I don't remember if they did a revamp to a more 'old-timey-bordering-on-turn-of-the-century-punk' (is that a thing?) and it kinda lost me for a while. I'd check in but not as often. Although their recent design changes for the new year have me back and exploring again. Kinda lame on my part that a design change would scare me off but... it did. EDIT Duh completely forgot! I loved their collection on Thumos and unconventional workouts of strong men like kettlebells and clubs. 1 Quote You can become a Hero. Link to comment
WolfDreamer Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Yeah, I dig AoM and the McKay's (Brett's wife helps a lot, so I like to give her credit, too). I can't pick a favorite, but I think I've been most intrigued by his work on the Spartans, as well as some of the stuff about World War II and what we can learn about grit and toughness from the veterans. I also really appreciated the guest posts by Erwan Le Corre (MovNat founder) and Steve Kamb (of course). Quote Who am I? -- My NF Character Current Challenge: WolfDreamer Enters Spartan Training Past Challenges: Spoiler Winter is Coming, Wolfen Strengthens His Heart, Body, Mind, and Spirit, Wolfen Becomes One of the People, Wolfen Strengthens His Chakras, Wolfen Welcomes Summer and Gets Primal, Soulcon and Spartan, Wolfen Develops Mental Toughness, Wolfen Joins the Wander Society, Soulcon, Spartan, School, and Stranger Things, Wolfen Becomes a Warrior Elite, Wolfen Goes Here and There and Back Again, Wolfen Becomes a Soulcon Warrior Elite, Wolfen Returns to His Roots, Wolfen Wanders in Soul, Spirit, and Body, Wolfen Owns the Day, Wolfen Searches for His Wild Heart, Wolfen Runs for His Life, Wolfen Hits the Trails, Wolfen Becomes an Explorer and Joins the Resistance, Wolfen Goes Back to the Source, Wolfen Begins the Hero's Journey, WolfDreamer Returns to the People, WolfDreamer Pushes Back, WolfDreamer Prioritizes, Burpees, Books, and Brainwork, Burpees, Books, Brainwork, and Bodywork, WolfDreamer Masters the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Continues to Master the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Returns to Sparta, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Continues His Middle Earth Adventure, WolfDreamer and the Fall, WolfDreamer Forges His Own Path, WolfDreamer Has Hope, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Reads Harder, Breathes Harder, and Journals More, WolfDreamer Embraces His Wild Poet, The Mad Poet Becomes Supernatural, WolfDreamer, The Mad Poet, Becomes Superhuman, WolfDreamer Elevates, WolfDreamer Becomes IronBorn, WolfDreamer Wakes the White Wolf, The Mad Poet Recovers by Keeping it Simple, WolfDreamer Clears His Mind to Find His Wild Heart, WolfDreamer Resets, WolfDreamer Strives to Become an Eminently Qualified Peaceful Warrior, WolfDreamer Springs Forward, WolfDreamer Returns (For Real This Time), WolfDreamer is RespaWinning, WolfDreamer Reboots, WolfDreamer Thinks About the Roman Empire “I'd rather sing one wild song and burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion and being afraid of the wet.” -- Jack London “I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love.” -- Leo Tolstoy "I feel love rising in my chest again Rising like a burning sun into the day..." -- Gungor, "Hurricane" "...wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17b Link to comment
Red1263 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 It's ironic how I found nerdfitness.com through an article on AoM that I was reading. So I have a fondness for both websites Quote Level 25 Final Fantasy Rebel My Epic Quest | My Journey | Currently on the Trial of Orthos Str: 60 | Dex: 23 | Sta: 66 | Con: 28 | Wis: 55 | Cha: 14 Goals for 2021: Spoiler Build my brother a Destiny 2 Lamp Learn how to do a Handstand Play 1 song on the acoustic guitar Clean up the Christmas Decorations and finish setting up my apartment (hang things up, plus some other few things that need to be organized) Re-introduce Pull-ups into my routine Build a shelving unit next to my Desk "No matter what, if you can hold your head up high, you've done the right thing." "When you stand with your family, your family stands with you." "Write what needs to be written." Link to comment
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