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The Art of Manliness
The Art of Manliness

Masculinity as Confident Competence

Dec 2, 2025 · 00:49:59
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  • Elliot Ackerman, a Marine, CIA paramilitary officer, and National Book Award-nominated novelist, argues that masculinity fundamentally comes down to confident competence and practical skill
  • Discussion covers why young men are struggling and how intention, discipline, and competence can transform a man's self-perception and presence
  • Specific skills examined include wearing a watch properly and giving a eulogy, emphasizing small but significant competencies that shape a man's life

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