To Brett McKay, the definition of “what it means to be a man” has taken a turn for the worst and is now a caricature of what it was just seven or eight decades ago. During a visit to his local bookstore, he was frustrated by the quality of the men’s magazines they had for sale which inspired him to start The Art of Manliness. Hear what he thinks makes a “real man” and why he wants to change the definition. Brett McKay is the founder and editor-in-chief of <a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Art of Manliness</a> and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Art-Manliness-How-Self-Defense/dp/0316362654/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517573183&sr=8-1&keywords=illustrated+art+of+manliness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Illustrated Art of Manliness: The Essential How-To Guide</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

To Brett McKay, the definition of “what it means to be a man” has taken a turn for the worst and is now a caricature of what it was just seven or eight decades ago. During a visit to his local bookstore, he was frustrated by the quality of the men’s magazines they had for sale which inspired him to start The Art of Manliness. Hear what he thinks makes a “real man” and why he wants to change the definition. Brett McKay is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Art of Manliness and author of The Illustrated Art of Manliness: The Essential How-To Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To Brett McKay, the definition of “what it means to be a man” has taken a turn for the worst and is now a caricature of what it was just seven or eight decades ago. During a visit to his local bookstore, he was frustrated by the quality of the men’s magazines they had for sale which inspired him to start The Art of Manliness. Hear what he thinks makes a “real man” and why he wants to change the definition. Brett McKay is the founder and editor-in-chief of <a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Art of Manliness</a> and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Art-Manliness-How-Self-Defense/dp/0316362654/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1517573183&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=illustrated+art+of+manliness" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Illustrated Art of Manliness: The Essential How-To Guide</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Best of: Redefining What it Means to be a Man with Brett McKay

Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful LifeInspiring stories&nbsp;and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms&nbsp; Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-provoking stories from the world’s leading thinkers and doers including best-selling authors, artists, peak performance psychologists, happiness researchers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, artists, venture capitalists, and even former bank robbers. Former guests have included Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, Justine Musk, Scott Adams, Rob Bell, David Heinemeier Hansson, Elle Luna, Jordan Harbinger Brett Mckay, and Simon Sinek.<h2> </h2><h2>Join The Unmistakable Collective</h2> The Unmistakable Collective is a monthly membership for writers, bloggers, podcasters, and content creators that gives you access to workshops, AMA's, and accountability from other like-minded peers to help you accomplish any creative goals!&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/38RWjd4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> to become a member. Connect with Us On Social Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/UnmistakableCEO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@unmistakableceo</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unmistakablecreative/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@unmistkablecreative</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful Life Inspiring stories and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms  Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-provoking stories from the world’s leading thinkers and doers including best-selling authors, artists, peak performance psychologists, happiness researchers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, artists, venture capitalists, and even former bank robbers. Former guests have included Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, Justine Musk, Scott Adams, Rob Bell, David Heinemeier Hansson, Elle Luna, Jordan Harbinger Brett Mckay, and Simon Sinek. Join The Unmistakable Collective The Unmistakable Collective is a monthly membership for writers, bloggers, podcasters, and content creators that gives you access to workshops, AMA's, and accountability from other like-minded peers to help you accomplish any creative goals! Click here to become a member. Connect with Us On Social Twitter: @unmistakableceo Instagram: @unmistkablecreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful LifeInspiring stories&nbsp;and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms&nbsp; Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-provoking stories from the world’s leading thinkers and doers including best-selling authors, artists, peak performance psychologists, happiness researchers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, artists, venture capitalists, and even former bank robbers. Former guests have included Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, Justine Musk, Scott Adams, Rob Bell, David Heinemeier Hansson, Elle Luna, Jordan Harbinger Brett Mckay, and Simon Sinek. Join The Unmistakable Collective The Unmistakable Collective is a monthly membership for writers, bloggers, podcasters, and content creators that gives you access to workshops, AMA's, and accountability from other like-minded peers to help you accomplish any creative goals!&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/38RWjd4" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to become a member. Connect with Us On Social Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/UnmistakableCEO" rel="noopener noreferrer">@unmistakableceo</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unmistakablecreative/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer">@unmistkablecreative</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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