Stuff Every Man Should Know: 2 (Stuff You Should Know) - Hardcover

Cohen, Brett

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1683692721 ISBN 13: 9781683692720

Publisher: Quirk Books, 2021

Synopsis

The modern Renaissance man’s “little black book” featuring 50+ need-to-know life hacks—packaged in one pocket-sized volume perfect for gifting!

This handy reference guide reveals everything a 21st-century man ought to know (but might not)! In it, you’ll find over 50 simple but comprehensive hacks divided into six chapters. Collected in one pocket-sized hardcover package, this self-help book for men is a helpful gift for dads, husbands, friends, or brothers.

• A practical pocket guide to everyday adulting, covering 50+ essential life skills for men
• Domestic Life: Equip your toolbox, fix your car, and become a king of the grill
• Personal Appearance: Look like a million bucks with wardrobe essentials and grooming tips for facial hair and hair loss
• Health and Wellness: Start a healthy diet, exercise, and skincare routine
• Etiquette and Socializing: Make new friends and impress your circle with awesome cocktails and wine
• Business and Pleasure: Work hard, play harder with career advice and insights on golfing, fishing, poker, and more
• Love and Relationships: Discover conservation starters—and productive argument enders—alongside other wise tips on dating, marriage, and parenthood.
• Makes a useful, practical gift for men of all ages

Learn how to jump-start a car, give a toast, handle arguments, and master many other everyday skills that don’t always come with instructions.

About this title

About the Author

Brett Cohen is the author of Stuff Every Dad Should Know and the co-author of Recipes Every Man Should Know and Stuff Every Sushi Lover Should Know. He lives in Pennsylvania.

From the Back Cover

With chapters on domestic life, personal appearance, etiquette and socializing, business and pleasure, love and relationships, and health and wellness, it's the ultimate little black book for men of all ages. You'll find all the answers in a concise but comprehensive pocket-sized package.

This handy reference guide features everything the modern man should know (but might not), including:
- How to Cast a Fishing Rod
- How to Open a Beer Bottle Without an Opener
- How to Ask for a Raise
- How to Start a Simple Skincare Routine
- How to Make Friends as an Adult
- How to Entertain Children
Plus wardrobe essentials, advice on car maintenance, how to start a conversation in five languages, exercise tips, grilling instructions, and much, much more!

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Introduction

Guys, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Our learning doesn’t stop when our formal school education ends. After all, life’s a journey, not a destination. And that journey is going to present every man with a variety of situations. Some you’ll be prepared for, and some you won’t. But each instance will broaden your experiences, expand your mind, and shape your character.
So prepare yourself for a lifetime of learning—a lifetime of making yourself a better man. Some of this you will pick up naturally along the way. Some of it will require an investment of time and resources. And some of it you’ll find right here in this book.
As I set out to revise this book (originally published in 2009), I brought with me a new set of life experiences and lessons I’ve learned in my own journey. This revision still includes the timeless, traditional skills you might expect. But it’s also peppered with more timely advice for today’s man. Some of the entries are essential information, while others are just for fun—because, after all, we should enjoy the ride.
I acknowledge that my journey isn’t the same as every man’s. So in addition to drawing on my first-hand knowledge, I have researched these topics and incorporated expert advice to create a book for all types of men.
As you navigate this book, and your life in general, my hope is that you will open your mind to new ideas, open your heart to all different types of people, and open yourself to new experiences. Because, in doing that, you will truly make yourself a better man.
Now sit back, relax, and pay attention. This stuff is important.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quirk Books
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1683692721
• ISBN 13: 9781683692720
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144