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The Life of Jack London as a Case Study in the Power and Perils of Thumos — #4: Pacific Voyage
This article is part of a series that studies the life of Jack London, and especially his display of the ...
Full article The Life of Jack London as a Case Study in the Power and Perils of Thumos — #3: Oyster Pirate
This article is part of a series that studies the life of Jack London, and especially his display of the ...
Full article The Life of Jack London as a Case Study in the Power and Perils of Thumos — #2: Boyhood
This article is part of a series that studies the life of Jack London, and especially his display of the ...
Full article The Life of Jack London as a Case Study in the Power and Perils of Thumos — #1: Introduction
“Jack London was the type of man to have commanded other men. [He has] eyes to inflame youth, inspire ...
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7 Tips for Successfully Completing Boot Camp, or Any Intense Training Experience, Courtesy of WWII Marines
Picture yourself. You’re 18-years-old. It’s Monday morning, December 8, 1941, the day ...
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Manvotional: Fighting
Editor's Note: This week's post on thumos brought to mind this Manvotional. Tom Brown’s School Days ...
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What Is a Man? The Allegory of the Chariot
What is a man? What sort of man should I be? What does it mean to live a good life? What is the best way ...
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Manvotional: Jack London on Success
Editor's note: We've recently been researching the life of Jack London for a future post(s), and came ...
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Manvotional: 4 Rules on How to Make the Most of Life
"How to Make the Most of Life" From Every-day Religion, 1886 By James Freeman Clarke Some persons ...
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Trust Your Gut: Lessons Learned from Haguenau and Macy Falls
I was hiking down a steep trail near Macy Falls when a cougar snarled and leapt toward my left ear. I ...
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Manvotional: Do It Now
Editor's note: This week's article on giving more compliments reminded me of this poem. It's a simple ...
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Manvotional: The Courage to Face Ingratitude
With Thanksgiving this week, many minds will be turning to the things they are grateful for. But here's a ...
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Manvotional: Theodore Roosevelt on Integrity in Private and Public Life
From the speech, Citizenship in a Republic, 1910 By Theodore Roosevelt The very last thing that an ...
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Manvotional: The Power of Purpose
From Talks to Young Men, 1897 By Charles Henry Parkhurst When calculating the prospects of a young ...
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Lessons Learned from Longfellow’s Blacksmith
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness. With last Monday being Labor Day, ...
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Manvotional: The Majesty of Calmness
"The Majesty of Calmness" From Self Control, Its Kingship and Majesty, 1905 By William George ...
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An Unimagined Success
Editor's note: This is guest post from Marcus Brotherton. It originally ran on Men Who Lead Well ...
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Manvotional: Somebody’s Mother
An old sentimental poem in honor of Mother's Day. Somebody's Mother By Mary D. Brine The woman was ...
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What the Race to the South Pole Can Teach You About How to Achieve Your Goals
In 1910, two explorers began their quests to become the first men to ever set foot upon the southernmost ...
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Manvotional: The Cardinal Virtues — Temperance
From The Cardinal Virtues, 1902 By William De Witt Hyde TEMPERANCE Temperance is closely akin to courage; ...
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