31 Powerful Signs of a Confident Man
There are (at least!) 31 signs of a confident man that project strength, conviction and self-assurance. The first and most fundamental of these is…
Dave Bowden
17 of the Best Cheap Colognes for Men
These are the 17 best cheap colognes for men who want to smell great without breaking the bank. The one affordable cologne that smells the best is…
How to Dress Better for Guys:
A (Ridiculously Comprehensive) Guide to Sharpening Your Style
If you’re wondering how to dress better for guys, look no further: use these 27 proven tips to sharpen your style and put your best face forward.
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Uniqlo Merino Wool Sweater Review
Let’s go over what makes for a good v-neck and the (many) factors that make Uniqlo’s merino wool sweater one of the best value vees on the market.
Solved: What Kind of Underwear Women Find Most Attractive
You know what they say about making assumptions. Take the guess work out of it and find out what women say is the most attractive underwear for men.
How to Wear a Suit:
A (Ridiculously Comprehensive) Guide to Suiting Up in Style
There are 19 vital suit wearing rules, tips and tricks any guy wondering how to wear a suit needs to know. The most important aspect of suiting up is…
Book Review: You Are a Badass
With You Are a Badass, author Jen Sincero has written a self-help book for people who never thought they’d like – or even bother reading – self-help books. Sincero begins the book by explaining her own, somewhat tumultuous relationship with self-improvement and self-help. Finding herself unsatisfied with her lot in life, and feeling that all-too-relatable …
7 Self-Confidence Tips for Men—and 7 Myths to Stop Believing
There are 7 crucial confidence tips for men to remember if they want to strengthen their self esteem, the first and most important of which is…
Book Review: How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I bet a menopausal woman with corny jokes can make me a master socializer”? Well as it turns out, you damn well should have, because…
13 Proven Ways to Look More Handsome and Attractive
Wondering how to look more handsome? Here are 13 strategies any guy can use to improve his appearance. Overall, the best way to look better is to…
How to Wear Rock a Shawl Collar Cardigan
Why learn how to wear a shawl collar cardigan when you could learn how to ROCK one? The most important thing to know about rocking a shawl collar is…
Book Review: Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual by Jocko Willink
Check out my full review of Jocko Willink’s Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual. The number one thing you need to know before buying this book is…
Book Review: How to Win Friends & Influence People
In this book review of How to Win Friends & Influence People, find out how Dale Carnegie’s classic work can make you more confident by showing you how…
Book Review: The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane
What are the three central elements of charisma? Is it really possible for introverts to project charisma and confidence? Find out in this review of the The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane.
Johnston & Murphy Karnes Cap Toe Boot Review
In this Johnston & Murphy Karnes Cap Toe boot review, find out why the number one reason to buy this boot is not its sleek look, but the way it…
In Review: The Alpha Industries N3B Slim-Fit Parka
For this Alpha Industries N3B Parka review, I subjected the coat to the full rigors of a Canadian winter—and I was surprised to find that it actually…
Book Review: Compelling People
In this Compelling People book review discover the key to becoming influential, as authors John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut lay out a proven system for…
In Review: Beckett Simonon Dean Oxfords
After testing out Beckett Simonon Durant brogues, I put a second pair to the test: their Dean oxfords. Where the Durants had a rugged charm, the Deans were…
Book Review:
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
In this 5 Second Rule book review, find out how author Mel Robbins can help you transform your life, work and confidence by showing you how to…
What to Wear in the Spring: 25 Must-Have Men’s Spring Essentials
Here are my 25 top style picks for men’s spring essentials. When deciding what to wear in spring for men, the best thing to remember is…
The Neal Caffrey Wardrobe: A (Ridiculously Comprehensive) Guide to Recreating Neal’s Style
These are the most crucial things to know if you want to recreate the Neal Caffrey wardrobe in real life. The key to capturing Caffrey’s look is to…
9 of the Sharpest, Most Stylish Types of Sweaters for Guys
There are 9 must-have types of sweaters for guys who want to look their best. The one type of sweater that’s most essential for well dressed men is…
How to Start Working Out For Men: 7 Easy-to-Implement Steps to Success
There are seven vital steps to learning how to start working out for men who want to build a better body. By far the most important thing is to…
13 of the Best Men’s Pea Coats You Can Buy Online
These are the 13 best men’s pea coats that will help you sharpen your outerwear game and look great in any weather. The best pea coats are…
9 of the Absolute Best Books on Social Skills
These are nine of the absolute best books on social skills I’ve ever come across. What makes these books so effective is the way they teach you…
The 11 Best Men’s Topcoats Available on Amazon
These are the 11 best men’s topcoats that will help you sharpen your outerwear game and look great no matter the weather. The best top coats are…
15 Unmistakable Traits of Confident People
There are 15 unmistakable traits of confident people that clearly signify strength, conviction and power. The one trait that best conveys confidence is…
How to Grow From a Shy, Quiet, Self-Doubting Guy into a Strong, Charming, Self-Confident Man
Discover a step-by-step guide for building self-confidence – and go from unsure of yourself to unstoppable – by learning how to…
What to Wear in the Summer – 49 Must-Have Men’s Summer Essentials
Check out 49 must-have men’s summer style essentials. When figuring out what to wear in summer, the most important thing…
Grooming Yourself to Be Great, with Khoi Nguyen of The Gentleman Within
According to Khoi Nguyen, founder of the excellent style blog The Gentleman Within, you can groom yourself to be great by…
Self Esteem Versus Self Confidence: What’s the Difference?
If you want to understand the difference between self esteem versus self confidence, the most important thing to remember is that self confidence is…
How to Become a More Confident Man
This is a comprehensive strategy any guy wondering how to become a more confident man can use to strengthen his self esteem and empower himself to…
How to Feel Confident All the Time: Write a Personal Mission Statement
If you want to know how to feel more confident all the time there are a number of things you can do, but the most important place to start is by…
Irreverence On Air: My Interview on the “Become More Compelling” Podcast
Check out my interview on the Become More Compelling Radio podcast and learn how to overcome over-thinking, avoid information overload and more!
7 Surprising Things I Learned While Working at a Fitness Magazine (That You Wouldn’t Learn By Reading It)
Here are the seven most surprising fitness industry facts I learned while working at a top fitness magazine. The most counterintuitive was probably…
How to Shop for Men’s Clothes:
What to Look For, How to Choose Them and How Much You Really Need to Spend
Wondering how to shop for men’s clothes? There are five fundamental factors guys need to keep in mind, the first and most important of which is…
Why You Feel Like You Don’t Belong – And What to Do About It
Why do I feel like I don’t belong? It’s a question we’ve all found ourselves asking at one time or another, and the reason is simple: it’s because…
Want to Boost Your Willpower? Ask Yourself This Simple Question
Want to know how to improve willpower and substantially increase your odds of achieving your goals? The one question you need to ask is…
Embracing Discomfort and Connecting Clothes to Confidence, with Tanner Guzy of Masculine Style
In the latest instalment of Profiles in Confidence, Tanner Guzy of Masculine Style reveals the role clothing plays in a man’s confidence and the importance of valuing internal recognition more than external.
What to Wear in the Fall: 26 Pieces That Will Help You Look Awesome This Autumn
Discover the most effective ways to raise your style game when the temperature starts to drop. The best method is to make sure you…
Quick Hit: A Weird Trick for Better Lifts
Schwarzenegger used to swear by the barefoot workout. But if you’re not comfortable going shoeless, I think I’ve found a perfect solution.
The 5 Types of Shoes All Guys Must Have
Discover the five most must have shoes for men who want to look sharp from head to toe. To avoid the style mistake that most guys make, you have to…
Starting Conversations: A Quick Trick to Get Them Talking
It might sound hyperbolic, but in my experience there’s one surefire way to start a conversation that literally no one can resist. All you have to do is…
Getting Out of Your Own Head and Becoming Your Best Self with Kyle Ingham of The Distilled Man
Kyle Ingham of The Distilled Man shares his secret for becoming your “best self,” getting out of your own head and going from low to high self-esteem.
How to Dress for (Social, Professional & Romantic) Success
Strengthen your style and find out how men can dress for social, professional and romantic success with this head-to-toe checklist.
The Best Body Language for Confident Communication
Learn how to tell the world that you’re strong, attractive, charming and confident—without uttering a single word.
The (Deceptively Simple and Undeniably Powerful) Benefits of Smiling
Discover the science-backed, deceptively simple and undeniably powerful benefits of smiling – and learn how to put your grin to good use.
How to Make Great Small Talk
Find out how to start conversations, keep them going naturally, avoid awkward pauses and leave people with a positive impression of you.
How Skinny Guys Can Build Muscle
I spent years wondering – desperately – how skinny guys can build muscle. Eventually, I discovered that if you want to pack on pounds, you have to…
The 8 Best Things Guys Can do to Build Self-Confidence
After spending a decade trying damn near everything I could think of to boost my self-confidence, here are the top eight strategies I struck on.