Posts by Alex
Rockefeller’s 6 Personal Traits For Success
John D. Rockefeller: American oil tycoon, philanthropist, and billionaire. Considered the wealthiest American of all time and a self-made man, he formed the Standard Oil Company in 1870—the world’s largest oil refinery of the time—just fifteen years after he landed a job as an assistant bookkeeper at age sixteen. Rockefeller was born to a family…
Read MoreThe Soldier No One Told
“You are absolutely forbidden to die by your own hand. It may take three years, it may take five, but whatever happens, we’ll come back for you. Until then, so long as you have one soldier, you are to continue to lead him. You may have to live on coconuts. If that’s the case, live on coconuts! Under no…
Read MoreOld Time Halloween Pictures
Back in the day, people used to make their Halloween costumes instead of buying them in shops. You would be excused for thinking they would look basic, but they were all the more creepy for it!
Read MoreFlying To The Roof Of The World: Mount Everest’s Peak
In April 1933, Sir Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, otherwise known as Lord Clydesdale, and Major Stewart Blacker prepared to fly over Mount Everest’s peak, an excursion that was the first of its kind. Everest has yet to be conquered, and will not be for another 20 years. Though, there have been attempts, such as the 1924 British Mount…
Read MoreHow To Make The Perfect Burger
All men are expected to have a handful of dishes that they can expertly prepare. While relatively simple, few dishes will garner you more man points than a perfect burger. It’ll also make you popular at barbecues and with kids. There really are only two parts to the humble burger: the bun and the meat…
Read MoreExecuting A Perfect Handbrake Turn
There are a lot of reasons why a man may need to use the handbrake turn, taking the lead in a race, shaking some pursuers with a last minute turn, or just impressing your passenger while giving them a good scare! Really, any of those 3 could happen to you. I advise that you practice…
Read MoreErnest Shackleton: Survival At The World’s End
In September of 1914, the antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton set sail with 27 men onboard the Endurance. His goal: to be the first man to cross Antartica. Despite the fact that neither he nor his men would set foot on the continent, the extraordinary expedition is a benchmark of adventure and leadership to this…
Read MoreHow To Pick The Perfect Pair Of Glasses
It can be a bit of an ego hit when a friend has a great pair of shades, but then you find that you just can’t pull them off. I’d like to say that it isn’t you, but it is you. More specifically, it’s the shape of your face. Everyone’s falls into one of a…
Read MoreKeeping Your Beard Stylish With Minimal Effort
So you’ve decided to grow a beard, great! Should be pretty easy, chuck your razor in the bin, wait a couple weeks, then enjoy being a lumberjack. Except, not quite, if you do just that, you’re going to end up looking homeless. You need to take a couple steps to maintain it, not to worry,…
Read MoreThe Secret Strategies Of Arm Wrestling
The arm wrestle, a one to one test of pure brute strength and manliness. You’ve already been called on to prove your manliness, and you will be again. Here’s the thing, though, a man must be at least as clever as he is strong. So, it is very fitting that the arm wrestle should have…
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