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Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 7: Know How to Mind Your Manners At The Table

By Ben Bowers on Sunday, 7 Jun, 2009 – 15:25 | 2 Comments
Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 7: Know How to Mind Your Manners At The Table

How one handles themselves, particularly while eating in the presence of others, can make an enormous impression. Though, genetically, we may not differ much from our chimpanzee brethren (yes, evolution), that doesn’t excuse us from …

Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 3: Know How to Say Thanks Through Writing

By Ben Bowers on Wednesday, 3 Jun, 2009 – 16:30 | 21 Comments
Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 3: Know How to Say Thanks Through Writing

Being raised in the south, I was taught that no matter how far electronic communication might advance over the next century, nothing quite shows thanks and appreciation like a handwritten note. Call it old fashioned. …

3 Unconventional Rules for Running a Marathon

Thoughts from a 6 Time Marathoner

By Guest Writer on Wednesday, 15 Apr, 2009 – 11:05 | 5 Comments
3 Unconventional Rules for Running a Marathon

By Gear Patrol Reader Michael A. Salter: Men who run marathons typically fall into one of two groups: (1) very boring and serious or (2) prone to excess in life. This article is geared …

How To Clean A Sweater

By Eric Yang on Monday, 22 Dec, 2008 – 0:37 | Comment Now
How To Pack For A Weekend Camping Trip

By Eric Yang on Sunday, 21 Dec, 2008 – 12:20 | Comment Now
WTF? How To Survive 101 of Life’s Worst F*#!-ing Situations

By Eric Yang on Thursday, 25 Sep, 2008 – 11:32 | 2 Comments
WTF? How To Survive 101 of Life’s Worst F*#!-ing Situations

The Men’s Manual For Those Oh Shit Moments

You’re Out of Personal Days, but Have Tickets For Opening Day
You Just Got A Drink A Some Klutz Knocks It Over
Telemarketers Won’t Stop Harassing You
Your Girlfriend Gives You …

GP Protocol | Rule #33 - Know More Than One Way To Tie A Tie

By Eric Yang on Thursday, 24 Jul, 2008 – 17:32 | One Comment
GP Protocol | Rule #33 - Know More Than One Way To Tie A Tie

Sure, you know how to tie a tie. But do you know more than one way to do it? Every man should know at least two of the three common knots. Ties come in …