Website's The Man Effect Recommends

We felt it was necessary to compile a list of websites that have done a lot of work and created great content for men to learn from. The following list of websites I recommend to any man to check out and dive into.

Foundation For Male Studies

I find the website malestudies.org to be a great resource if you ware wanting to dive deeper into the current discussion on masculinity and the role of males in modern society.

They state on their website the following,

"Male Studies is the only group calling for the radical reworking of environments for males. It is the only voice saying that university studies – without equal effort and resources to understand the male in society, economics, education, humanities and biology – is a road not only to extinction of intellectual integrity but to the human species as well."

This is a worthwhile site to take some time to dig into. They have publications and other resources that you may find of interest.

I hope you take some time to check out this website.

Foundation For Male Studies

The Rational Male

Rollo Tomassi from therationalmale.com has devoted a significant amount of time to go in depth and write about intersexual dynamics. His website is full of content that will make you think about and approach situations in a completely different way.

Although some may find him controversial, I have observed that his following does not always accurately represent what he has developed. There are many men out there who lack tools to navigate day to day inter-sexual dynamics with family members, co-workers, and colleagues. I find that the tools Rollo has created and freely provides to his audience helpful. His writings have literally saved lives, so I hope you take a bit to check out his content.

The Rational Male

Art of Manliness

If you are just starting on your journey of asking questions about masculinity and what it means to be a man I find artofmanliness.com to be a great resource for any man. From how to dress to getting ready for an interview Brett the founder of AOM has worked for years to create resources that can help men.

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If you haven't gotten a chance yet to check it out take 10-20 mins and dive in there is a plethora of content to check out.

Art of Manliness

Pivot Image

If you are looking to grow in men's style and image check out my buddy Patrick's website. This guy has great content and a genuine heart to help men. He gives very practical advice and if you want help you can hire him to consult you as well. Just tell him that you know Tim!

Pivot Image

New Male Studies

This is another website that I have come across in my research with superb conversational points and publications. I find the New Male Studies website a great place if you are looking to dive into a more articulated conversation about men.

I feel it is important for men to know that there is a vast amount of work being done out there and this is one of those sites I feel necessary to note.

New Male Studies

Movember

Movember is a great organization working hard to help men all around the globe. They have this statement on their website that appropriately represents who they are in our opinion.

"Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends face a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent."

So, if you are looking for practical ways to plug into your community and help fund change this is a great place to start. Check them out!!!!

Movember

EVRYMAN

Evryman is another great organization for men that I have had the privilege of connecting with Dan Doty and I chatted in an interview that you can check out here. They are doing some great stuff with men in a unique way. Take some time and check out there site and get plugged in if they are doing something locally.

Evryman WEbsite

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Thoughts around why life will never be fair to you.

I honestly feel a bit like an old grumpy man writing this, even though I am in my early thirties it has become extremely apparent to me that there is this mystical belief ingrained in western societies that everything we desire should be handed to us on a silver platter and when things don’t work out exactly how we want, then the best resort is to become a victim and not look deeply into the fact that our lives literally mean nothing to this world and we are entitled nothing.

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Men should manage their time better and here are 3 reasons why.

As much as it may seem out of the traditional scope of what being a man is, there is nothing I find more valuable than being neat and tidy about my time. Personally and professionally, I attribute nearly all of my abilities to show up as a man to my discipline within my calendar. And so, this is why I wanted to share with you that us men should always strive to manage our time better, and why.

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Is Masculinity Part of Male Identity?

If you were to ask a couple of men to give you their own definition of masculinity, what are the odds that you’ll end up with the same answer? You’re guessing right: a good, round zero. Neither you nor anyone else will ever be taught at school, or in a manual, what masculinity precisely means, and that is for a good reason. Because we can be a man in so many different ways, each one of us has to come up with his own definition, see if it holds any value, and these types of variables are exactly what started me on my journey.

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Thoughts and reflections upon the topic of perseverance.

This is and has been a fascinating month for me personally and one I will look back upon in the future with a smile and a warm heart.

You see, for years I have worked on, spent countless hours, had endless conversations, and wondered why I continue devoting myself to The Man Effect. In this pursuit I have desired to encourage others, find answers for myself, and just be a man who is passionate about life.

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12 Questions And Answers About Living Through Hard Times

During these very unique times of life, hardship for many humans is being created due to the pandemic. I felt it would be an appropriate time to ask for the wisdom of men whom I respect to answer questions around how to handle hardship and difficult times.

The way it is formatted is I will introduce each man who has answered the questions and you will also see ways to find out more about them as well.

I hope you find encouragement, wisdom, and hope in the answers written to these questions.

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Thoughts and discussion around self-forgiveness.

Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I forgive myself?” It is a difficult and amazing question all at the same time. Recently, after one of the darkest years of my life, I have started to ask myself this question a lot and I am amazed by the amount of impact it has had on me.

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What is masculinity? That's a question every man should be asking himself.

The Start

What is masculinity? This question is a core reason why I started this blog and photography project here at The Man Effect. I have been pursuing and exploring this question for years. I love it and the ramifications on my life it has had.

Masculinity, manliness, and the nature of men are not only something that I believe every human should take the time to ponder on. As humans, it is also something we should conceptualize and analyze the belief of how men exist and represent themselves in immediate and extended communities.

Moving forward, I think it would be appropriate to build some foundation of a definition before we proceed with the importance and impact this question can and does have on our lives if we are open to going down this path.

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15 Questions and Answers About Masculinity

Questioning what it means to be a man is something that I would consider to be a foundation to this website. So, in honor of that, I decided to compile 15 questions about masculinity that I have seen and heard asked often.

Now, before we jump into these questions, I would like to explain how the answers were created. I chose to ask four men who I respect to take time and share their wisdom. The next thing I will do is introduce them so you know a bit about the men behind these words.

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Lessons I've learned from a traumatic brain injury and why discomfort in life is so important.

I am writing this article for two predominant reasons. One, so I can have a tangible point of reference when I reflect upon this season of life I have been through. Two, the possibility that the lessons I have learned may inspire one person to not give up on life as struggles confront them.

“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. “ ~ Chantal Sutherland

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