Self-Development Archives

The Millennial’s Guide to Philosophy: Kierkegaard

What every young man needs to know about living life on his own terms.

Live Action Getup: Joshua Tree + A Follow-Up to My 18 Questions About The Last Year

Rugged and refined.

The Millennial’s Guide to Philosophy: Sartre

What every man needs to know about living life on his own terms.

18 Questions I’m Going to Ask Myself About The Last Year So I Can Create an Amazing 2018

Figure out what worked – and what didn't.

Are You T-Shaped? Jack of All Trades, Master of One – And How to Be Both

How to make yourself the (new) Renaissance Man.

Men We Wish We Were: Ernest Hemingway

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

Men We Wish We Were: Arthur Conan Doyle

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

Make Stronger Decisions: Free Motivational Phone Wallpaper

An easy way to remind Future You to stick to the plan.

The Five Most Important Things I Learned By 27

So you’ve finally made it: At long last you’re a grizzled veteran of adulthood, and there’s nothing that this universe can throw at you that you haven’t already beaten. Not unless you’re ... [more]

Men We Wish We Were: Frank Gilbreth

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

The Millennial’s Guide to Philosophy: Taoism

As it turns out, philosophy is a lot more useful when you’re out in the real world rather than in a classroom.

Great Men You’ve Never Heard Of: Freedom Fighters

On a recurring basis, Primer likes to shine the spotlight on great, brave, and innovative men who get left out of the history books. In honor of July 4th, we celebrate five courageous souls who helped... [more]

Gentlemanly Advice: You’re in the wedding party! So is your ex.

How to keep it together and come out a hero, just in time for peak wedding season.

This Short Film Perfectly Describes What Happens After You Go Through a Breakup

4 easy steps...number 3 is a doozy.

You Fail Because You Lack Energy, Not Time: Lifehacks for an Energy-Efficient Brain

Got a big goal? Shift your focus to managing your energy and the time crisis will solve itself.

How To Be A Leader In An Emergency – And Why It Has To Be You

Our most important article ever – with insight from a 9/11 survivor, fire battalion chief, and crisis psychologist.

You Can’t Go Home Again: Why Your Old Friends Don’t Want to See You Over the Holidays

The reasons you've lost touch may surprise you.

Suck at Talking to Attractive Women? 5 Social Mistakes You’re Making and How to Fix Them (Including Word-for-Word Scripts)

Finally! Here is a woman to set us straight on what we're doing wrong when we talk to them. A guest post from communication coach Katrina Razavi.

A Guy's Guide To Growing Up

Affordable style, self-development, how-tos, and apartment DIY for the aspiring gentleman.

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