BBQ Basics: The Sauces & The Meats
Categories: Learn
Carolina or St. Louis? Brisket or Pork shoulder? This summer, navigate the maze of sauce styles, meat cuts, and cooking methods of barbecue.
The Best Life
The Importance of Learning to Say No & The Power of Learning to Say Yes
Categories: Live
We find ourselves in a funny situation these days: We say “yes” to all the annoying schedule stretching requests, but say “no” to all the things that will help us grow as individuals.
Five Tips for Improvising Great Cocktails
Categories: Learn
Ready to try your hand at inventing your own drinks? Just remember these handy rules of thumb.
Things Frank Can Teach Us: Life Lessons from Sinatra
Categories: Live
Frank Sinatra’s songs are timeless because they deal with the joys and pains every man lives through, no matter the decade he was born.
Conquering the Enemy Within: Ignorance + Confidence = Success
Categories: Live
The greatest obstacle to success isn’t outward competition. It’s inward doubt. For many of us, this doubt is so pervasive that it causes us to sabotage our selves.
How to Dump a Friend: Ending a Friendship Like an Adult
Categories: Learn, Live
Sometimes friendships, even long-lasting important ones, can sour. Many guys opt for the “pretend they don’t exist, and they’ll get the hint” approach. We say you’re more of a man that that.
An Interactive Visual Guide to the Common Cuts of Beef
Categories: Learn
You love steak you say, but do you know why you order that porterhouse instead of the tri-tip? Check out our interactive guide (with hovers!) so the next time you’re ordering, you’ll be the king of cattle.
Why I Bought a 33 Year Old Sports Car and You Should Too
Categories: Learn, Spend
The What’s, Why’s and How’s of buying a vintage sports car for a third of the price of a new car based on my own experience of buying a ’78 Corvette.
Will Smith’s 2 Simple Rules for Success
Categories: Live
Musician. Movie star. Producer. In 2005 Will Smith shared the secret to his immense success at an unlikely place: The Kids’ Choice Awards. Did you listen?
Gentleman’s Goal: Get Outside Your Comfort Zone
Categories: Live
After graduating college it’s easy to get caught in a rut. If you don’t make an active attempt at getting out of your comfort zone you’re going to miss out on a lot of opportunities. That’s why we present to you our latest Gentleman’s Goal, with four suggestions for shedding your comfort blanky.
10 Ways to Beat the Post-College Slump
Categories: Live
Finding a job in this climate is hard for everyone, but especially so for recent graduates. Many are forced to move home with their parents and take jobs they previously held in high school. Fear not, this so-called College Slump is something you’ll overcome. We’ll show you how.
The Only Father’s Day Gift You Need: A Letter of Appreciation
Categories: Live
No more ties. No more gift certificates. This year give your father something that truly shows your appreciation for all he’s done: a letter.
How to Pack Up and Move Cross Country
Categories: Learn
Picking up and moving somewhere new can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll do for yourself in life. But ask anyone who has done it and you’re sure to hear some horror stories about the process. It doesn’t have to be that way.
3 Visual Tricks That Will Instantly Make People Think You’re More Confident
Categories: Learn
The funny thing about confidence is that it’s only a feeling — meaning people only know that you’re not feeling confident if you SHOW them you’re not feeling confident. Take control of these three visual cues and people will think you’re the most confident guy in the room. As they say, “Fake it till you make it.”
Do You Really Hate Your Job, or Are You Just Complaining?
Categories: Earn
We’ve probably all been there – whether it’s the job you have now – or the job you had three jobs ago. So let me state a fact: no matter what job you have, there will always be things about any job that you will hate. It’s just the way it is. The important thing to understand and reflect upon is what is causing your unhappiness and what the options are to deal with it.
7 Awesome Bachelor Parties That Don’t Involve Strippers
Categories: Learn
A night out of debauchery may be appropriate for your college buddy who likes to party, but don’t feel obligated to plan a bachelor party based off of what movies and TV push as standard. We’ve got 7 (almost) as fun alternatives that will create a day the soon-to-be groom and his pals will never forget.
Men You Wish You Were: King Hussein of Jordan
Categories: Live
Every month Primer Magazine is recognizing a different individual for their accomplishments, cultural significance, and general awesomeness. This month: King Hussein of Jordan.
9 Reasons Owning a Dog Will Make You A Better Man
Categories: Learn
There’s a reason dogs are known as man’s best friend, and it’s not because we both love bacon and playing catch. Taking on the responsibility of owning a hound is a big step, but one that nets you a great companion and trains you to become top dog.
Great Men You’ve Never Heard Of: John Chapman
Categories: Learn
Throughout history, for every great man in public knowledge, there is at least one more, of equal importance, forgotten. While you’ve likely heard the legend of Johnny Appleseed, you may not know much about the real man, John Chapman.
Five Reasons You Should Start Using the Forearm Handshake
Categories: The Field Manual
You’ve probably seen some iteration of the forearm handshake in a movie (usually a period piece involving sandals or muskets). It goes by many names: “Roman,” “Spartan,” and “Civil War” among them. But you don’t do it and probably have never even considered realistically inserting it into your greeting rotation; you’re not alone.
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