{"id":3755,"date":"2009-06-30T19:41:53","date_gmt":"2009-07-01T00:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artofmanliness.com\/?p=3755"},"modified":"2021-09-27T15:14:25","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T20:14:25","slug":"30-days-to-a-better-man-wrap-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/character\/self-improvement\/30-days-to-a-better-man-wrap-up\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Days to a Better Man Wrap-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"s3-img aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2009\/06\/30daysbmlogo.gif\" alt=\"Illustration of 30 days to a better Man.\" width=\"471\" height=\"378\" border=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>During the month of June 2009, The Art of Manliness ran a series of posts called &#8220;30 Days to a Better Man.&#8221; Each day we created a task for Art of Manliness readers to complete that would help them improve in different facets of their lives such as relationships, fitness and health, career, and personal finances.<\/p>\n<p>We also had a very active <a href=\"http:\/\/community.artofmanliness.com\/main\/authorization\/signIn?target=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.artofmanliness.com%2Fgroup%2F30daystoabetterman2009\">Better Man Community Group<\/a> where participants reported in how they did on the task and gave suggestions and encouragement to other members. Over all, I was very happy with the project and feel that lots of men got something out of it.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we&#8217;ve created a summary of the entire month&#8217;s tasks, with links to each individual day. If you started the challenge late or you&#8217;re a new reader, this list will help you navigate through each day&#8217;s tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Also, at the recommendation of several readers, I&#8217;m working on putting this series into a well polished PDF eBook. That way you can have the tasks all in one place that&#8217;s formatted for easy reading.&nbsp; You can even print it off so you can read it on the John.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to everyone who participated!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man-Day 1: Define Your Core Values&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-1-define-your-core-values\/\">Day 1: Define Your Core Values<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 2: Shine Your Shoes&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-2-shine-your-shoes\/\">Day 2: Shine Your Shoes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man-Day 3: Find a Mentor&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-3-find-a-mentor\/\">Day 3: Find a Mentor<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man-Day 4: Increase Your Testosterone&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-4-increase-your-testosterone\/\">Day 4: Increase Your Testosterone<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man-Day 6: Update Your Resume&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-5-cultivate-your-gratitude\/\">Day 5: Cultivate Your Gratitude<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man-Day 7: Reconnect with an Old Friend&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-6-update-your-resume\/\">Day 6: Update Your Resume<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man-Day 7: Reconnect with an Old Friend&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-7-reconnect-with-an-old-friend\/\">Day 7: Reconnect with an Old Friend<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man-Day 8: Start a Journal&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-8-start-a-journal\/\">Day 8: Start a Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man-Day 9: Take a Woman on a Date&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-9-take-a-woman-on-a-date\/\">Day 9: Take a Woman on a Date<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man-Day 10: Memorize \u201cIf\u201d&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-10-memorize-if\/\">Day 10: Memorize \u201cIf\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 11: Give Yourself a Testicular Exam&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-11-give-yourself-a-testicular-exam\/\">Day 11: Give Yourself a Testicular Exam<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 12: Create Your Bucket List&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-12-create-your-bucket-list\/\">Day 12: Create Your Bucket List<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 13: Declutter Your Life&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-13-declutter-your-life-and-make-some-extra-cash\/\">Day 13: Declutter Your Life<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 14: Write a Letter to Your Father&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-14-write-a-letter-to-your-father\/\">Day 14: Write a Letter to Your Father<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 15: Make a Meal&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-15-make-a-meal\/\">Day 15: Make a Meal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 16: Create a Budget&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-16-create-a-budget\/\">Day 16: Create a Budget<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 17: Talk to 3 Strangers&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-17-talk-to-3-strangers\/\">Day 17: Talk to 3 Strangers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 18: Find Your N.U.T.s&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/character\/behavior\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-18-find-your-n-u-t-s\/\">Day 18: Find Your N.U.T.s<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 19: Schedule a Physical Exam&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-19-schedule-a-physical-exam\/\">Day 19: Schedule a Physical Exam<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 20: Perform Service&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-20-perform-service\/\">Day 20: Perform Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 21: Write Your Own Eulogy&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-21-write-your-eulogy\/\">Day 21: Write Your Own Eulogy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 22: Improve Your Posture&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-22-improve-your-posture\/\">Day 22: Improve Your Posture<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 23: Learn a Manual Skill&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-23-learn-a-manual-skill\/\">Day 23: Learn a Manual Skill<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 24: Play!&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-24-play\/\">Day 24: Play!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 25: Start a Debt Reduction Plan&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-25-start-a-debt-reduction-plan\/\">Day 25: Start a Debt Reduction Plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 26: Take the Marine Corps Fitness Test&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-26-take-the-marine-corps-fitness-test\/\">Day 26: Take the Marine Corps Fitness Test<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 27: Start a Book&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-27-start-a-book\/\">Day 27: Start a Book<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"View this post, &quot;30 Days to a Better Man Day 28: Write a Love Letter&quot;\" 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