The Best Life Archives

How to Set Goals and Start Achieving a Better Life

If you want to grow as a man you've got to set goals. This part you've been hearing since 4th grade. Unfortunately, most of us think, "lose weight," or "get a better job," are effective goals. If you ... [more]

Great Men You’ve Never Heard Of: Robert Baden-Powell

Whether you actively participated as a kid or not, the effects of scouting on the lives of young boys is readily visible all across the country. Today we celebrate the amazing contribution of scouting... [more]

Men You Wish You Were: Abebe Bikila

In the 1960 Olympics an Ethiopian ran a marathon barefoot, and won. We submit to you Abebe Bikila, a man of great determination and strength.

8 Lessons From My Campaign Loss

Eight years ago at only 18 years old, Richard Dedor ran for mayor of Mason City -- and lost. The lessons he learned from his failed political campaign may have been even more valuable than winning.

Men You Wish You Were: Gordon Parks

Every month Primer is recognizing a different individual for their accomplishments, cultural significance, and general awesomeness. Since February is Black History Month we decided to step up the ... [more]

Men You Wish You Were: Jim Brown

Every month Primer is recognizing a different individual for their accomplishments, cultural significance, and general awesomeness. Since February is Black History Month we decided to step up the ... [more]

Great Men You’ve Never Heard of: Alan Turing, Inventor of the Computer Program

You sit in front of a computer all day, but do you have any idea who's responsible for pioneering the glowing box that's on every desk in every home and office around the world?

25 Ways to Have the Best 2010

Making good on that new year’s resolution to tone your body and prime your health doesn’t have to involve an expensive gym membership and a crazy amount of free time. Simply modify a few habits ... [more]

5 Reasons Not To Leave Your Career Up to “The Man”

Whether you've hung on to your job or not, if you've seen the layoff scythe wielded through the corporate halls you've seen in sharp relief that you can't rely on your company to protect your career ... [more]