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Jun 2022
44m 21s

How to Make a Good Argument

THE ART OF MANLINESS
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Whenever you get into an argument, whether you're discussing politics with a colleague or the distribution of chores with your spouse, you likely feel like you're floundering. You feel worked up, but you don't feel like you're getting your point across, much less convincing the other person of it, and the conversation simply goes in circles. You can feel lik ... Show More
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