How to Be a Better Man Right Now

Esquire has long had a mantra: "man at his best." And over the decades, as American culture has twisted its way through one radical shift after another, the magazine has enthusiastically embraced its mission of doling out advice on how to achieve that Platonic ideal of manhood—whatever it happened to be at the moment. That's what we want you to find here. The concept of "man at his best" in 2024 has less to do with gasping to the end of a triathlon or dressing for a fox hunt than it does with (as Texas songwriter Guy Clark once put it) stuff that works. To find that stuff, we turned to our fellow man. That is, we surveyed men who are experts in different areas of life. A lot of their advice is fundamental. Go for a walk and ideas percolate. Sleep well and life might look better the next morning. We can't offer guarantees, but we feel confident that if you do this stuff, you won't come away with regrets.

View in Browser  SHOP EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBE How to Be a Better Man Right Now Esquire has long had a mantra: "man at his best." And over the decades, as American culture has twisted its way through one radical shift after another, the magazine has enthusiastically embraced its mission of doling out advice on how to achieve that Platonic ideal of manhood—whatever it happened to be at the moment. That's what we want you to find here. The concept of "man at his best" in 2024 has less to do with gasping to the end of a triathlon or dressing for a fox hunt than it does with (as Texas songwriter Guy Clark once put it) stuff that works. To find that stuff, we turned to our fellow man. That is, we surveyed men who are experts in different areas of life. A lot of their advice is fundamental. Go for a walk and ideas percolate. Sleep well and life might look better the next morning. We can't offer guarantees, but we feel confident that if you do this stuff, you won't come away with regrets. Read More Percival Everett's New Novel Is Destined to Become a Modern Classic The acclaimed author takes us inside his process of writing James, a subversive new take on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Read More 10 Cooling Comforters Made for Hot Sleepers Maintaining a comfortable temperature throughout the night is key—these will do just that. Read More Ben Affleck's Sneakers are Smart, Stylish, and Sustainable Some celebrities are an ever-reliable source of style inspiration (hello, Ryan Gosling), and some are dark horses who love to offer the occasional surprise. Ben Affleck is one of the latter. Step aside, J.Lo—it's your husband's sneakers that are taking center stage today. We—along with Pedro Pascal—have always been a fan of Rothy's. From the brand's commitment to sustainability to the thoughtful craftsmanship, you really can't go wrong with a pair of these straightforward kicks. Can't decide which ones to get? This is where Affleck comes in. Take a page from the actor's book and opt for the RS01 sneakers. Read More Huckberry's Sale Is the Best Thing We've Seen All Week Get up to 50% off some of our late-season favorites. Read More All Hell Breaks Loose in 'Shōgun' Episode 5 My head is spinning. Read More The Supreme Court Doesn't Seem to Be Buying Conservative Tantrum Over 'Free Speech' On Social Media There was a sturdy conservative outrage myth circulating around a while back that there was something nefarious afoot regarding the Biden administration and the various social media platforms. The administration was in contact with various companies to try to stanch the flow of egregious misinformation, most of it concerning the pandemic, and most of it coming from assorted conservative chop-shops and idea mills. This prompted a feverish response from said chop-shops and idea mills and their running buddies in the media. Censorship! Jackboots! Remember The Twitter Files? That was a diverting escapade. The attorneys general of Louisiana and Missouri took it seriously enough to file a lawsuit alleging that the administration was running a massive assault on the First Amendment. They were joined by a number of social media figures. On Monday, the lawsuit arrived before the carefully manufactured conservative majority at the Supreme Court and, apparently, it landed there like a big dead fish. Read More How satisfied are you with the content of this newsletter? Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779