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TypingClub. I learned to touch type back in high school. While I’ve maintained decent skills over the years, I recently noticed my typing getting a little sloppy. There’s been a bit more backspacing and hunt-and-pecking than I’d like to…
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If you’re new to the AoM podcast, or maybe have missed a few episodes in the last six months, here’s a look at the 10 most popular episodes we’ve published so far in 2025. Each one offers something that will enrich your life. Some give…
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My kids and I watched The Sandlot on the 4th of July. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen this movie. It never feels old or stale.The Sandlot is the all-time greatest kid’s summer movie. It’s the Platonic ideal of a kid’s summer…
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You’ve heard the advice that to build wealth, you need to earn more, spend less, and invest consistently. But what if there was a clearer way to understand exactly where you stand financially — and what steps you should take to reach the…
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Weighted blankets hit the mainstream nearly a decade ago when the Gravity Blanket launched its Kickstarter campaign. Usually weighing from 10-25 pounds, the pressure from these blankets is supposed to reduce anxiety and help you sleep…
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in: Health, Health & Fitness, Podcast Brett & Kate McKay • July 15, 2025When you think of the microbiome, you probably think of your gut. But bacteria live all over your body. And they’re incredibly numerous; you…
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The Great Cousin Decline. There’s a lot of talk about declining birthrates. One of the second-order consequences of this decline is that younger people today have fewer cousins than those in previous generations. I have 15 cousins; my…
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In the midst of the summer heat, I’ve always got a floor fan (or two) going in my garage gym. Lately, as I’ve gone to switch it on, I’ve thought, “Dang, that’s really dirty . . . how the heck do you clean this thing?”I decided to find…
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If you own a car, you know the importance of regular maintenance. Rather than waiting for your vehicle to break down and paying for costly repairs, you take it in for oil changes, tire rotations, and filter swaps. Sure, this upkeep…
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An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be…
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My Interview on The Material Review. One of my favorite newsletters is The Material Review, co-founded by Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean. Every week, they feature a curated list of products and articles to check out. I recently…
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We’ve discussed the many helpful ways you can use AI to improve your lifeOne that’s been a game changer for me is using ChatGPT as my nutrition coach.Coach ChatGPT recently guided me through a successful five-pound cut. It adjusted my…
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When you’re feeling stressed, burnt out, and anxious — when you’re striving and achieving but still finding yourself persistently dissatisfied with life — you might start looking for answers beyond what’s offered by contemporary…
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I’m a suburban man. Born and raised.I grew up in the suburbs of Oklahoma City. I now live in the suburbs of Tulsa.Suburban manhood has its own meaning and archetype — one that’s a weird and complex mixture of other archetypes of…
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Where Have All My Deep Male Friendships Gone? I almost didn’t click on this article, since “why are men so lonely/don’t have friends” pieces have become a tired dime a dozen over the past several years. But I’m glad I did. By dint of a…
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This Friday is the summer solstice. It’s the longest day of the year. Afterward, the days will start getting shorter.We’re big advocates of embracing seasonality. It’s a powerful antidote to what C.S. Lewis called the horror of the same…
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Do you spend a lot of time on social media and other time-wasting apps on your phone? If you’re unhappy with your mindless scrolling habit, you’ve likely tried different tactics to break it, like deleting apps or using screentime…
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What if the traits you’ve been taught to suppress your entire career are actually the very qualities that separate those who get what they want from those who stay stuck waiting for recognition that never comes?Today on the show, Jenny…
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Gattaca. Kate and I recently introduced our kids to a film we’ve long appreciated that deserves wider recognition: Gattaca. The film is noteworthy for several reasons: its distinctive color palette and unique retro-futuristic aesthetic,…
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Think summers full of exploring outside, going on campouts with friends, working on arts and crafts, pursuing new hobbies, and getting lost in good books is something you left behind with your boyhood?It doesn’t have to be when you join…
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