Primer Magazine

The only thing worse than failure is a life lived in the shadows of your full potential.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Are you simply accepting things as they are…or are you open to the possibility of more?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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Every month Primer Magazine is recognizing a different individual for their accomplishments, cultural significance, and general awesomeness. This month: King Hussein of Jordan.

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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.

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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.

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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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Every month Primer is recognizing a different individual for their accomplishments, cultural significance, and general awesomeness. This month: Jim Thorpe.

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We too often convince ourselves that life is complicated to avoid making tough decisions. If we were being honest, virtually all decisions we make come down to either saying yes or no. If you’ve been saying no too much, this article is here to show you the other path. Say yes to reading it.

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Coming up with an idea is easy, enacting it is a bit more difficult. Get started down the path to success the right way so it’s not some abstract idea floating in your brain, but rather a physical plan of action.

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If you use a computer you have Charles Babbage to thank. His work in the mid 1800′s led to the evolution of the box you’re staring at right now. We submit to you Charles Babbage, a great man you’ve never heard of, the father of the computer.

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If you cringe at the thought of foreign films full of black and white imagery, crying, and subtitles, you’re not alone. Which is why we’ve pulled together nine awesome foreign films full of guns, suspense, and insane amounts of entertainment.

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You never break new ground following in the footsteps of others. Trailblazers and trend-setters know that to get there first, you’ve got to go left when everyone else goes right. Sure, it’s safer to go with the flow, but to make it big sometimes you’ve got to go it alone. Check out how these five innovators zigged while others zagged.

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