Self-Development Archives

Talking To Yourself: How Daily Affirmation Really Works

To this point, you've probably thought talking to yourself was something reserved for nutjobs on the sidewalk and that weird guy at work. But what if they're on to something? Maybe the person you ... [more]

Men You Wish You Were: T.E. Lawrence

You may recognize him as Lawrence of Arabia, but the real life man is closer to another film icon. T.E. Lawrence is probably the closest you could ever get to finding the real life Indiana Jones.

The Modern Wimp’s Introduction to Stoicism

Contrary to common perception, being stoic doesn't mean being emotionless. The real quality of Stoicism is far more masculine than not caring about anything - it's about knowing when to care, when to ... [more]

9 Reasons Owning a Dog Will Make You A Better Man

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 ... [more]

The Secret to Having a Commanding Presence

You know him when you see him - he's the guy everyone notices when he takes his first three steps into a room. A natural leader. Is it witchcraft, or perhaps just a combination of simple body ... [more]

Yes Or No – The Power of Decisions

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... [more]

What is Manly Courage?

Courage is the complete absence of fear, right? It’s daring and doing and acting without regard for personal safety or consequence, right? And most of all; courage is what you’re supposed to have ... [more]

Don’t Be That Guy: 6 Stereotypical Guys You Don’t Want To Be

Don't be that guy. Everyone hates THAT guy. Check in and make sure you haven't unintentionally picked up any habits from these six SOB's.

Meeting Time: The Easy Formula for Being Persuasive When You’re Put on the Spot

There's nothing worse than being in an important meeting, getting put on the spot, and then not being able to verbalize your (great) ideas effectively. We've got an easy technique for communicating ... [more]