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The subtitle of this book is "The Impact of the Highly Improbable" and since the book's initial release the term "black swan" has become a commonly used term to describe unforeseen events that have outsized impact. Such Black Swan events include the 2008 Financial Crisis or the 2001 New York terrorist attacks. In a world that's constantly offering ways to account for the accelerating speed of change, this book offers a helpful corrective: it questions many things we

Some people live very close to their family (and some don't live far enough away!) so they are used to seeing them regularly and don't need to make special plans

Many years ago DNA tests were used primarily for medical reasons (to help identify possible hereditary diseases) or legal ones (paternity testing).  But since the very first "test at home"

Digital devices have managed to make standalone cameras, watches, and even house keys begin to disappear.  Complementing this dematerialization caused by technology, a wave of minimalism is sweeping many developed

This guest article is written by our Gents Place car expert Brett Hatfield.  You can find more of his writing here. Arguably the coolest of all male role models is James

In previous articles we've talked about both lifestyle and grooming choices you can use to help with wrinkles (and those recommendations are still valid!), but we didn't talk about what

In recent weeks various news stories have brought the topic of masculinity into the forefront of the national discussion in America.  The phrase "toxic masculinity" is being used to identify

While some of us have a regular podcast rotation that we don't stray from, it's always good to expose yourself to shows you've never heard of.  It may become a

This article is a guest post by Randall Hanauer.  He runs family-owned R. Hanauer Bow Ties, founded by his father.  All their ties are hand-cut and sewn in South Carolina. 

In past articles we've given you tips on how to set goals for a new year as well as cautioned you against falling into old patterns of failure from previous

We often hear from our members about their first Gents Place experience.  A common thread that runs through all of them is the realization that it was much more than