The internet is a circus.
One minute you’re doomscrolling TikTok, the next you’re drowning in YouTube gurus telling you to “just hustle harder.”
But here’s the truth: most of what men consume online is junk food. It feels good in the moment, but it doesn’t feed you.
What men really need are men’s self-improvement blogs, places that challenge, guide, and actually help you grow. Blogs that sharpen your mind, toughen your spirit, and remind you what it means to stand tall in a world that wants you bent over.
This list is your filter.
These are the best blogs for men in 2025 — covering masculinity, fitness, money, relationships, and purpose. Bookmark this. These are the blogs every man should read if you want to be stronger, smarter, and harder to break.
Masculinity & Self-Improvement
- The Art of Manliness – The OG men’s blog. Expect lessons in stoicism, style, history, and how to be the kind of man your grandfather would respect.
- The Honest Masculine – Raw, unapologetic truths for modern men navigating breakups, dating, and the search for purpose. Less fluff, more reality checks.
- Masculine Development – Sharp, direct writing about masculinity, power dynamics, and self-discipline. Expect uncomfortable truths delivered straight.
- Men of Order – Blends masculinity, business, and mindset with no-nonsense takes. Great for guys who want to step up in multiple areas of life.
- Order of Man – A brotherhood-driven blog that mixes manhood philosophy with tactical life advice. They’ve got a huge podcast as well.
Fitness & Health
- BarBend – If it involves barbells, you’ll find it here. Training tips, equipment reviews, and enough lifting wisdom to keep you progressing for years.
- Starting Strength – Mark Rippetoe’s corner of the internet. Heavy iron, simple rules, and no excuses. If you want to get strong, this is your gospel.
- Jeff Nippard Blog – Evidence-based fitness without the bro-science. Expect science-packed breakdowns on training, nutrition, and muscle-building.
Money & Career
- Financial Samurai – Smart, practical finance for men who don’t want to be broke at 40. The blog covers investing, career growth, and money mindset.
- Mr. Money Mustache – A cult favorite. Teaching men how to live frugally, invest wisely, and maybe retire before your beard goes gray.
Relationships & Psychology
- Mark Manson – Blunt, funny, and brutally honest. He takes self-help clichés and burns them down, then hands you the ashes as life lessons.
- Psychology Today – Not just for professors in tweed jackets. Real-world articles on relationships, behavior, and the messy psychology of being human.
- Corey Wayne – Straight-shooting dating and relationship advice for men who don’t want to spend another year being confused by women.
- James Clear – Author of Atomic Habits. His blog is a masterclass in psychology-backed habit change and practical self-improvement.
- Ryan Holiday – Daily Stoic – Stoic philosophy for modern men. Bite-sized wisdom that helps you stay calm when life punches you in the face.
- Jack Raines – Young Money – A Substack favorite. Sharp takes on money, ambition, and relationships — with just enough humor to keep it digestible.
- David DeAngelo (Love Systems Archives) – Classic dating advice archives. Old-school pickup insights blended with self-improvement for men figuring out women.
- Attachment Project – Deep dives into attachment theory. If you’ve ever wondered why you or your ex act like emotional toddlers, this explains it.
- Nat Eliason – Lifestyle, psychology, and personal growth — written in a refreshingly conversational tone.
- Medium – Alex Mathers – Self-awareness, creativity, and discipline, written with a punchy voice that feels both personal and universal.
Lifestyle & Discipline
- Jocko Willink – Jocko Podcast Blog – Discipline equals freedom. Jocko’s blog and podcast notes are a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and not being a soft bastard.
- Daily Stoic – Stoicism applied to the chaos of modern life — philosophy you can actually use at 6 a.m.
- The Minimalists – Living with less, but in a way that makes life richer. A sharp antidote to consumerist bullshit.
- Zen Habits – Leo Babauta’s timeless blog on simplicity, mindfulness, and finding calm in a world built to distract you.
- Art of Charm – From social skills to productivity hacks, this blog gives practical tools for becoming more charismatic and effective.
- StrongLifts – If you want a no-frills approach to building strength and discipline, this blog’s 5×5 program has been a rite of passage for thousands of men.
- ManTalks – Connor Beaton’s platform for men’s growth, purpose, and vulnerability. Less macho posturing, more depth.
- Chris Guillebeau – The Art of Non-Conformity – Lifestyle design, unconventional careers, and stories that remind you life doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s.
- Noah Kagan – Entrepreneurship, productivity, and getting sh*t done — all written in a casual, entertaining way that makes business feel human.
- Tim Ferriss Blog – The 4-Hour Workweek guy. Still delivering experiments, routines, and hacks for men who want to optimize everything in life.
Masculinity, Legacy & Purpose
- The Good Men Project – Exploring what it means to be a man in today’s world — sometimes woke, sometimes raw, but always worth a read.
- Men’s Health – Mainstream, but consistently packed with fitness, health, and lifestyle tips tailored for men.
- Brett McKay – AoM Deep Cuts – The Art of Manliness founder’s deeper, personal takes. Philosophy, history, and wisdom beyond listicles.
- The Unplugged Alpha – Rich Cooper – Blunt takes on dating, money, and entrepreneurship — not for the faint-hearted.
- Dr. Robert Glover – No More Mr. Nice Guy – The man behind the cult classic book. His blog continues dismantling the Nice Guy syndrome.
- David Deida – Spiritual masculinity, relationships, and intimacy — for men who want depth beyond surface-level dating advice.
- Jack Donovan – Author of The Way of Men. Masculinity through the lens of tribe, strength, and primal brotherhood.
- Victor Pride – Bold & Determined Archives – Controversial, unapologetic, and raw. Even archived, his voice still echoes in the masculinity space.
- Rollo Tomassi – The Rational Male – One of the most referenced (and debated) voices in the manosphere. Love him or hate him, his work gets linked.
- Farnam Street – Timeless mental models and thinking tools. Less “alpha” talk, more sharpening the mind like a weapon.
Modern Life, Work & Philosophy
- Cal Newport – Study Hacks Blog – Author of Deep Work. His blog helps men cut distractions, focus deeply, and actually achieve things.
- Shane Parrish – Farnam Street – If you care about decision-making and wisdom, Shane’s work is foundational.
- Paul Graham Essays – Brilliant essays on startups, ambition, and life from Y Combinator’s co-founder. Straight to the point.
- Wait But Why – Long-form, funny, and mind-expanding. Tim Urban takes big ideas (AI, life purpose, Elon Musk) and makes them digestible.
- Scott H. Young – Learning hacks, self-discipline, and productivity experiments — written from lived experience.
- James Altucher – Quirky, raw essays about money, creativity, and failure. He’s failed more than most and isn’t afraid to admit it.
- Naval Ravikant – Navalmanack – Wisdom-packed notes on wealth, happiness, and leverage. Less bloggy, more like a cheat code to life.
- Chris Williamson – Modern Wisdom – Philosophy, self-improvement, and interviews with thinkers. Expands your brain while keeping it grounded.
- Ryan Holiday – RyanHoliday.net – His personal blog outside Daily Stoic. Marketing, media, and timeless philosophy applied to daily grind.
- Medium – Patrick Owens, The Honest Masculine – Articles on masculinity, breakups, and modern manhood that cut through the noise. A voice for men tired of the bullshit.
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This list isn’t about agreement — it’s about growth. Some of these are self-improvement blogs for men, others are relationship advice blogs from a male perspective, and some are simply men’s lifestyle blogs that keep you sharp.
The job of a man in 2025 isn’t to be comfortable. It’s to be sharpened, tested, and built into someone who can stand tall no matter what life throws at him.
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Stay sharp,
Patrick Owens
The Honest Masculine
