A true Universal Man isn’t just stylish and capable. He’s curious, cultured, and well-read.In this post, I am going to be recommending 5 pieces of essential reading material, both fiction and non-fiction, that I believe will sharpen your mind and deepen your character. That’s right, I believe fiction is just as important as non-fiction.At the bottom of the page, you’ll find links to all of these books. Using these affiliate links helps support the blog. “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” – George R.R. Martin Essential Reading: Fiction Essential Reading: Non-Fiction…
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Why Every Man Should Start Journaling In a world that demands constant motion, journaling offers stillness. It’s not about being poetic or sentimental — it’s about strategy, clarity, and ownership of your inner life. For the Universal Man, journaling isn’t optional. It’s essential. Use this Journaling Guide to get your start. Writing forces you to think — clearly, intentionally, and with purpose. In five to ten minutes a day, you can sharpen your mind, regulate emotion, and set direction. This is how self-mastery begins: with a blank page and a willing hand.“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates…