Getting Over Phone Anxiety, Part 2: Introversion is No Excuse for Awkward Phone Calls
The ability to portray confidence and connect with others is a skill, not a personality trait.
Getting Over Phone Anxiety, Part 1: Why It’s Time to Stop Being an Email Person and Start Being a Phone Person
Jack Busch, like so many people our age, hates talking on the phone. But he's come to realize his phone phobia is holding him back at work and in his social life. He's made a commitment to conquering ... [more]
Hard Work in 5 Easy Steps: Understanding Perseverance in the Modern Age
"Hard work" isn't physical–it's emotional.
Brain Training: Why Mindfulness Matters
When we don't train for the surprisingly strenuous task of controlling our own thoughts and emotions, we can't enforce any control over our attention, our reactions, and how we perceive our lives.
Don’t Be a Dick: The False Virtues of the Classic Alpha Male
Many guys don't think they can be an "alpha male" because they're not arrogant jerks. There is another way.
A Guide to Wine Vintages
"Aged liked a fine wine," is a popular adage, but not all wine gets better with age, and the best wines aren't all old. No need to be embarrassed when you're drinking that fine bottle of 2009 vino, we... [more]
How to Serve Wine
Whether you're sharing some wine with friends over a home-cooked meal or celebrating with a bottle of champagne with your girlfriend's parents, getting the details right not only allows everyone to ... [more]
A Sensible Man’s Complete Guide to Losing His Hair
Primer's No-B.S. review of the Why's and How's of male pattern baldness -- and what you can do about it.
How to Order Wine on a Date
Do you know what you're supposed to do when the server shows you the wine bottle at a restaurant? Or how to read a wine list? If you're like most guys, you probably don't, because no one ever teaches ... [more]