Like most men anywhere, men in our part of the world are conditioned to push through. Provide. Perform. Push harder. Strength, resilience, and ambition are highly valued whatever the cost. […]
Leading from the Background | Blog of Anant Shrivastava
Before we begin, a caveat: I spent seven years at my last company-my first formal management role. I had the flexibility from my boss (who also owned the company) to […]
From SPOF to Linchpin: How to Grow Without Getting Stuck
Organizations everywhere preach about avoiding “Single Points of Failure” (SPOFs). It’s right there in the risk register, somewhere between “Act of God” and “We didn’t hire enough backend engineers.” And […]
Troubleshooting: The Survival Skill We Forgot We Needed
Troubleshooting isn’t a bonus skill in tech. It’s survival. I keep telling people this, not because it’s fashionable advice, but because it’s been reality for me ever since my early […]
From Stone Blades to Straight Razors
Shaving: it’s a daily task, a routine many of us barely think about. But why do we bother? Beyond the obvious reasons of professional appearance and social acceptance, shaving is […]
Keratin Explained – How To Achieve Healthier Hair
Is your hair looking dull and damaged? Yes, as men our appearance is important to us too. Healthy hair is the ultimate goal for both men and women in today’s […]
5 Common Beard Mistakes and How to Fix Them
There are not many things we love talking about more than beards. Once you’ve made the commitment to being beardy, you’ve got to commit to the upkeep too. Keeping your […]
Low-Maintenance Hair Styles for Summer 2025
Let’s face it: summer in our part of the world isn’t just a season. It can also feel like an endurance test. Between the fierce sun, relentless humidity, and packed […]
What to Use and What to Ditch in Hot Weather
Welcome to the ultimate men’s skincare guide for hot weather. You won’t find any fluff or fads here. Just the lowdown on what works, and what’s best left behind until […]
Return of Classic Hairstyles with Modern Twists
Style, as we know, has a habit of looping back around, and right now, classic men’s hairstyles are making a strong comeback. Many styles date back centuries, but they’re back […]