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Another year has wound down here at The Art of Manliness. It’s our 17th year in operation. <\/p>\n

One of the highlights of 2025 was launching Dying Breed,<\/a> a paid Substack newsletter where Kate and I dig deeper into the ideas we\u2019ve been exploring for years. You’ll also find Kate’s amazing weekly Sunday Firesides there. The response has been better than we ever expected. If you\u2019ve subscribed, thank you. You\u2019re directly supporting the work we do here on AoM and are helping us keep AoM free to millions of readers a month. We\u2019re grateful. And if you haven’t subscribed to Dying Breed yet, we’d love to have you! <\/p>\n

In the meantime, we\u2019ve gathered a handful of the most-read and most-shared articles and podcasts we published in 2025. It\u2019s a snapshot of what we\u2019ve tried to do on AoM for nearly 20 years: offer ideas and tools that help men live with a little more purpose, agency, and meaning.<\/p>\n

Most Popular Podcasts of the Year Based on Listens<\/h2>\n

Man\u2019s Search for Meaning, With Viktor Frankl\u2019s Grandson<\/a><\/p>\n

Sleep Like a Caveman<\/a><\/p>\n

No, There Isn\u2019t a Loneliness Epidemic (And That May Be an Even Bigger Problem)<\/a><\/p>\n

Beyond Resilience \u2014 How to Become Shatterproof<\/a><\/p>\n

20 Secrets of Adulthood<\/a><\/p>\n

Men Don\u2019t Run in the Rain \u2014 And 7 Other Essential Lessons for Being a Man<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Make a Big Decision (Faster!)<\/a><\/p>\n

Build Muscle Without the B.S. \u2014 A Straightforward Guide to Size and Strength<\/a><\/p>\n

The 6 Practices of the Ultimate Morning Routine<\/a><\/p>\n

Hercules at the Crossroads \u2014 Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve enjoyed and gotten something out of the podcast this year, we\u2019d be very grateful if you decided to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player or left it a review.<\/strong> Both things give the show a big boost and help more people discover it. <\/p>\n

Most Popular Articles of the Year Based on Traffic<\/h2>\n

There Is No Manliness Without Risk<\/a><\/p>\n

Look Before You Leap: Questions to Ask to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Person<\/a><\/p>\n

30 Ways to Use AI to Make Life Better and Easier<\/a><\/p>\n

45 Tips \u2014 That You Haven\u2019t Heard a Million Times Before \u2014 to Improve Your Sleep<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Wear a Polo Shirt Without Looking Like a Middle Manager<\/a><\/p>\n

Replace Scrolling With Microjournaling<\/a><\/p>\n

Legends Never Die: What Benny \u201cthe Jet\u201d Rodriguez Can Teach Us About Being a Prestigious Man<\/a><\/p>\n

Men Don\u2019t Dress Like Boys<\/a><\/p>\n

4 Classic Chapter Books to Read Aloud With Your Kids<\/a><\/p>\n

15 Things Sitting in Your Garage That You Should Finally Get Rid Of<\/a><\/p>\n

57 Things We Should Bring Back<\/a><\/p>\n

Subscribe to the AoM Newsletter<\/h2>\n

To never miss an article or episode of the podcast, be sure to subscribe to our FREE email newsletter<\/strong>.<\/a> You can choose the daily or weekly option. <\/p>\n

The Strenuous Life<\/h2>\n

The Strenuous Life<\/a> had another great year. We\u2019ve continued to enroll new members throughout 2025, and it\u2019s been great to watch men go through the Challenge, build skills, and put some structure behind their aspirations. Our winter 2026 cohort opens on December 30, and if you\u2019ve been thinking about joining, we\u2019d love to have you aboard. Hope to see you in the next class.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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