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Classical Music for Studying

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Classical music by Mozart and others to assist concentration during study… Read More …

Lord Tomas Cochrane: 14 December 1775 – 31 October 1860

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Thomas Cochrane: Craziest Sea Captain in History Thomas Cochrane: Scotlands Hero at Sea and Greatest sea captain Thomas Cochrane, the Wolf of the Sea Thomas Cochrane, the greatest fighting captain of the Napoleonic Wars by Rear Admiral John Lippiett The Seawolf – Lord Cochrane, admiral of four navies Autobiography of a Seaman, Vol 1 Full Read More …

The Philosophy Textbook Every Man Should Own
May 12, 2022 by Brett & Kate McKay
If you’ve been following AoM long enough, you know I like philosophy. I’ve written about philosophy on the site and talked to lots of philosophers on the podcast. Philosophy isn’t some esoteric practice for me. It’s practical. I turn to philosophy to figure out how to live a good and meaningful life. But it’s also […]
Podcast #802: Stress-Free Small Talk
May 11, 2022 by Brett & Kate McKay
If making small talk makes someone anxious, it may just be because they have a fear of such interactions, and my guest today, Rich Gallagher, can help them overcome it through his practice as a therapist. Or, someone’s anxiety around small talk can be based in part on simply not knowing how to do it, […]
A Chill Dude Style Staple: The Classic Camp Collar Shirt
May 10, 2022 by Brett & Kate McKay
Summer is almost here so I’ve been thinking about refreshing my wardrobe for the warmer weather. Dressing for warm weather has always been befuddling for me. I usually end up wearing a simple t-shirt with a pair of shorts. If I need to dress up a bit, I’ll go with a polo shirt. But sometimes […]
Podcast #801: The Cold Water Swim Cure
May 9, 2022 by Brett & Kate McKay
Have you ever driven along the coastline, or walked by a local pond or lake and thought about taking a dip, but felt hesitant about swimming in what you know is cold water? My guest today, who argues that cold water swimming is one of the very best things you can do for your mental […]
How to Comfort Someone Who’s Sad/Crying
May 8, 2022 by Brett and Kate McKay
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in May 2016. Have you ever had someone come to you crying? Maybe your wife had a brutal day […]