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Top 25 Short CEOs, Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs

People assume that height and success are related. A major reason for this is because of a well-studied bias against short people (mostly men) called "heightism". There is no coincidence tha ...

Motivation

Top 65 Blogs Short Men Should Know About

One of the most critical aspects of self-improvement is being keenly aware of all the resources available to you. This falls under the concept of personal responsibility. Only you can better ...

Masculinity

Why A Slim Wallet Should Be On Your Short List

That bulge in your pocket isn't what she thinks it is and depending on where it is, it might just not be that sexy. I am not a fan of clutter. Perhaps I was in my college dorm room days, but nowad ...

Accessories

5 Most Productive Short Men Of 2017

As It doesn't matter which part of the globe you're on. If you've been awake for even one day during the last eleven months, then you have felt the impact the following five men have ...

Accomplishments

Top 5 Ways Short Men Can Master Online Dating

Now I've been involved in the online dating scene for a long time - years. To give you an idea, when I first got my feet wet, social sites like Asian Avenue, Mi Gente and Black Planet were booming ...

Dating

Stepping Up Your Short Man Sock Game

There comes a time when tube socks just have to go. You know who you are. You're the guy that has a collection of designer jeans and some of the flyest blazers ever made. The problem is, no matter ...

Accessories

Beware Of The Reformed Heightist User

If there's anything you need to remember in life, it should be the following two statements - Everyone has an agenda, and everyone acts out of self-interest. Yeah pal, even you do this. Remember t ...

Dating

Top 10 Best Cars For Short Men

Finding clothes that fit, an attractive date and respect? Those things can sometimes be challenging for us Short Men (Don't get me started on peers who can't stand a confident short man). If t ...

Style

Getting The Perfect Fit On Amazon

Keeping up your fashion game does not have to involve you spending gas money or looking up bus timetables to get to the mall. You needn't even look up your favorite fashion retailers online or scr ...

Style

When She Says She Dated A Short Guy Once

Look I get it. Sometimes we have to save face. It's the only way we can successfully bow out of a situation and in some way retain the respect of the person or people we're up against. It' ...

Dating

Indochino Made To Measure Suit Review

I kept coming across ads from Indochino every time I'd log into Facebook. Always accompanied by seemingly perfect photos, their ads would always peak my curiosity. I've owned plenty of suits o ...

Suits

Guidomaggi Luxury Elevator Shoes Review

You have to understand that as a proud short guy, I am 100% comfortable with my height. Being on the short side is as much of a part of my identity as my ethnicity is. It's who I am. Doing anythin ...

Shoes

How To Be An Effective Short Male Leader

One of the most odd things I remembered in High School was "a tale of a two Educators". One was tall and had what most would call classically handsome male features - Over 6', chiseled j ...

Masculinity

Skin Care Tips For Short Men

Remember this - As a man, your face is the first thing people will see. Your height is the first thing people will notice. Your height is an attribute completely out of your control (among other physi ...

Style

Owning Your Height: Being A Proud Short Man.

There is a certain woe is me attitude which can sometimes be held by members of society who do not fit society's ideals. We all know who they are - The flat chested broad who relentlessly whines h ...

Motivation

Casual Summer Style For Short Men (2016)

I have a love/hate relationship with the Summer. For one, when I worked in Education, it meant a few weeks off. That's love. The fact that I live in the Northeast and have to put up with oppressiv ...

Outfits

Don't Be That Guy. Personality Traits Short Men Should Avoid.

If you grew up in the States or in the West within the last two generations, there's a huge chance you've been indoctrinated into this fallacious ideology that being the good guy and staying t ...

Masculinity

How To Handle Workplace Microagressions

You're confident. You're self-assured. You're a rockstar. You look good, feel good and even smell good. You spent your formidable years getting good grades, excelling at sports and hobbies ...

Masculinity

Confessions From Everyday Women Who Date Short Guys

By the time the average short guy is 25, he is hyperaware of the impact his height can have on his dating and professional prospects. As easy as it would be to blame things that are beyond our control ...

Dating

How Prince Made Short Sexy

I remember being a kid in the 80s and 90s and thinking that Prince was the weird one. It's because that's how the media portrayed him. He was hard to understand. Was he masculine or feminine? ...

Entertainment

How To Be Short And Alpha

I was dutily reminded that a man could be both short and alpha after watching a twenty-two year old interview which took place on my favorite talk show, the now defunct, "The Late Show With David ...

Masculinity

Best Places To Find Affordable Blazers

Every man, even those with the tiniest amounts of ambition should own a few suits and at the very least, have a few blazers. If you're just starting out in the world of employment, particularly if ...

Blazers

He Lied About His Height, Then This Happened

Literally one day after we ran an article by one of our writers entitled "How I As A Short Man Kill It In The Online Dating Scene" which was lambasted on social media for its encouragement t ...

Dating

Height Shaming Young Men: Growth Hormone

You've seen them. I'm talking about all of the Anti-Fat Shaming campaigns that have ballooned into full onslaughts over the last few years. If you even suggest that a someone, usually a woman ...

Masculinity

Alterations For Short Men: Blazers

The importance of dressing well cannot be understated. Especially in the professional world, clothes reflect our personalities and say what words cannot — a well-fitted suit can suggest that you ...

Suits

Improving Your Shaving Routine

When people that see me often ask how I can grow such nice, rugged stubble one day and have a pristinely clean shaven face the next (free of cuts, bumps, or any other impurities), I often delude to th ...

Accessories

Alterations For Short Men: Pants

As a short guy, you will most probably find that many off-the-rack pants are either the right length but too snug around the waist, or fit comfortably at the waist but are a few inches too long. Weari ...

Pants

Making The "Napoleon Complex" Work For You

The idea of a 'Napoleon Complex’ was first put forward by Alfred Adler in 1912 claiming that short men are domineering and overly-aggressive to somehow compensate for their height and has si ...

Heightism

Great Short Men: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Standing at 5’ 6 his voice thundered through crowds to inspire not only a nation but the whole world and awaken a yearning for freedom and justice. With true oratorical brilliance, Nobel Peace P ...

Motivation

Fashion For Short Men: Purple Hat Menswear

We're living in very exciting times when it comes to fashion for short men. In the last two years we've seen an explosion in fashion offerings from shirts, to pants with smaller inseams to eve ...

Brands

Introducing The Short Guy Central Marketplace!

Perhaps you're looking for a pair of jeans with your size inseam without rummaging through a mass merchandiser and then running to a tailor. Maybe you want a blazer with the perfect sleeve length. ...

Style

Casual Winter Style For Short Men (2016)

Outfits

Alterations For Short Men: Dress Shirts

Every man regardless of height understands and appreciates the importance of dressing well and the effect it has on success professionally and socially. In that spirit, several fitting dress shirts sh ...

Shirts

Five Goals Every Short Man Should Have

As the year comes to a close, many of you are probably reflecting on your accomplishments and pondering any lessons learned from your failures. What's certain is that all of you want to start the ...

Motivation

Why Dating Taller Women Is No Big Deal

There was a time when it was a social faux pas to date interracially or date the same sex, namely because at one time there were actual laws against it. Now same sex couples are getting married and in ...

Dating

Fashion For Short Men: Modest Man Shirts

You may all remember Brock McGoff who runs a fashion blog and website called "The Modest Man" (TMM). Active for years, TMM acted as one of the few, if not the only resource online ...

Shirts

2015 Holiday Gift Guide For Short Men

It's that time of year again! Everyone who wasn't being nice for the last eleven months is all of a sudden kissing up. Decorations are going up all over the place, chatter is brewing about whi ...

Style

Why Every Short Man Should Own A Large Face Watch

Watches are the icing on the cake for just about any outfit. Depending on the make and model, color choice and type of material on the face and strap, the right watch can add another layer of aestheti ...

Accessories

Making Her Want You Over Taller Guys.

Smooth and suave, that's how many would define me. A lot charm, intelligence and wit in a compact package. It's just in my DNA. I can talk myself out of any situation and walk right in if I re ...

Blog

Why Asia Is Not The Answer For Short Men

China owes a huge debt to Deng Xiaoping, the 4' 11" man who played a huge role in forming China into what it is today. Fast forward to the present and he would hardly gain employment as a wai ...

Heightism

Why Short Men Make Excellent Entrepreneurs

Fact: An increase in height by one inch results in an increase in salary by close to one thousand dollars. To explain this, a study published by the Economic Record is often misquoted by many ...

Motivation

Fashion Advice For Short And Stocky Men

Looking your best is a prerequisite for success. Whether you're in the boardroom or on the scene in a nightclub, the notion of dressing your best applies to everyone regardless of stature. Th ...

Style

Comebacks For Short Jokes.

Admit it, we've all been there. Because of your height, you stand out and that means at some point in your life, you've probably been on the receiving end of a height joke or two (or three or ...

Humor

Why Short Men Will Never Get Any Empathy

Most if not all short men will admit to having faced discrimination be it subtle or overt frequently in their lives. Even though this discrimination, "Heightism" is well documented, shorter ...

Heightism

Short Man Celebrity Style: Lenny Kravitz vs. Marc Anthony

When it comes to fashion, it's all about looking great and feeling comfortable. Being able to create a unique look that coincides with current trends will make you stand out. Have social clout and ...

Style

Why Men Should Lie About Their Height On Dating Profiles

Lets face it, we have all met heightist women online from the blatant and curt, "Do NOT contact me if you are under 5’ 10” (note the capitalization), to the politer sounding, “s ...

Dating

Formal Fall Outwear Ideas For Short Men (2015)

Fall has to be my favorite season hands down. The air gets crisp, the colors of the leaves change, the world series is just on the horizon and preparation for the year's best holidays gets underwa ...

Outerwear

Major League Baseball's Shortest Players

It's October and we're a few days away from the beginning of the MLB World Series. We're actually six days away to see which team will be crowned champions of the 2015 post-season. It&rsqu ...

Sports

Wear It Well Together: Matching Shoes To Pants

If you’ve ever seen the inside of a fashionista’s wardrobe, you may be forgiven for assuming that the range of shoes available to men is extremely limited – even non-existent. Howeve ...

Pants

Why Plus Size Women Are Plus Size Hypocrites

Double standards. Society is packed to the brim with 'em. As short men, we've often been on the receiving end of these ugly social sins. Here's one we can all relate to: getting the r ...

Dating

8 Tough Short Guys In NYC You Should Know

There is a socially constructed myth that shorter men are at an evolutionary disadvantage because their taller counterparts are more agile, stronger and therefore better suited for warding off attacke ...

Motivation

Height Shaming In Media: DirecTV

With all of the social justice firestorms caused by media attempts at body shaming in the last decade or so, it is surprising then that DirecTV, a company with 20.4 Million subscribers in the United S ...

Heightism

Too Short To Run For President In 2016?

So here we are once again. If you've lived long enough, Presidential Elections or elections of any kind for that matter become to feel seasonal. You say to yourself, "Welp, here we go again&q ...

Heightism

Colorism and Heightism have many parallels.

So it usually happens like this. I’m at some office party, lounge, or just hanging around a bunch of friends of which women just happen to be a part of the group. Then the inevitable happens. In ...

Dating

Beware Of The Reformed Heightist Woman

So you've made it to the big 3-0 and things are looking great. You've finally got your finances in order, just purchased a new place, have money in the bank, have that shiny Master's Degre ...

Dating

Commanding The Room As A Short Presenter

Public speaking isnt for everyone. Some people come to life before an audience and thrive on the attention. Others shrink from the stage and avoid any possibility of having to speak publicly. Personal ...

Masculinity

"Be More Confident"

If I had a dollar for every time I heard this phrase in discussions about short men, I could definitely retire a little earlier. It's the common advice related to any social trouble that results f ...

Masculinity

Five Short Guy Celebrities Who Dress With Swag

I often get tired of reading blogs and articles where writers suggest or urge people to find ways to dress taller. What does that mean exactly? No amount of horizontal stripes or fitted pants will mak ...

Style

How I Became A Respected Teacher In A Tough School At 5 ft 5

Prior to becoming a teacher, I harbored some doubts about assuming the role. Most of these were typical for someone on the cusp of the field, such as fretting over how I would juggle responsibilities. ...

Accomplishments

Jonathan Horton: Shortest Athlete to Conquer the Warped Wall

If anyone ever tells you that you can't do something physically just because of your height, I'd take a look at this guy. At 5'1" he dominated the American Ninja Warrior course, and b ...

Sports

Fighting for Confidence: A Personal Perspective

When I was a kid, I used to get bullied a lot for my size. And being young, you just naturally assume that this was the natural order of things. The big kids preyed on the smaller kids, and that was j ...

Motivation

An Altered Perspective: What Teaching A Family Of Short People Taught Me

I’ve been much too aware of my shortness since childhood. All along and in every situation, the guys around me have towered over me. Being the shortest guy in the room can be disappointing at ti ...

Motivation

How To Be A Confident Short Man Who Kicks Ass

I would like to preface this article by stating that like many men, I speak in hyperbole, so please refrain from calling out this piece for any perceived sweeping generalizations. Common sense will di ...

Masculinity

Finding A Niche As A Short Athlete

Few sports favor short athletes. Although several short athletes have made careers out of defying expectations, the unlikelihood of their triumphs has contributed to their fame. For short athletes, as ...

Motivation

Black Women And Short Men Have This In Common

Let’s face it data doesn’t lie, and according to data posted from numerous dating sites, the least desired category of men are short men, particularly those under 5’9. While short me ...

Dating

Express 1MX Fitted Button Down Shirts

There always exists the quest for finding the perfect button down shirt. This includes one that fits perfect, is of great quality, lasts for a long time, requires little or no ironing and easy ma ...

Shirts

Cruising eBay Stores For The Perfect Fit

There are many as-is options if you fall in the 5'5-5'7 range of short. We've covered "Express Clothing" for example (One of my favorite places to shop). Their smallest sizes can ...

Outfits

Short Guy? Why You Need To Know Uniqlo

There have been a slew of big discount mass fashion retailers who have set up shop in New York City over the last decade or so with enormous success. H&M, Zara, Century 21 and Target all come to m ...

Brands

Why Short Guys Should Rush To Express

Few stores get the nod from the 18-39 demographic and urban young professionals like Express Clothing. The brand has solidified itself as a fixture in American Culture by being a source of cool modern ...

Brands

Why H&M Is A Short Guy Mecca

Virtually no one who did not spend a lot of time traveling outside of the U.S. before 2000 would have had any idea that Swedish based Hennes & Mauritz would become a cultural icon and take over th ...

Brands

Four Shoes Every Short Guy Should Own

With the risk of sounding like a salesman, I am crazy about Kenneth Coleshoes. They have some of the sleekest and trendiest shoes in existence, all generally great quality and will last if worn i ...

Shoes

Pac-Man Takes Back WBO Title!

Though not drawing the crowds and taking the money that he did in the days of yore, Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao took back the WBO Title in his re-match against established boxer Timothy Bradley last ...

Sports

5 Foot 5 Man Shows You How To Dunk!

Take a look at this video piece from the online magazine, "The Atlantic", about a short man who trained himself to dunk. He mentions not having any role models who were his height growing up ...

Fitness

An Interview With The Modest Man

It's only recently within the last year or so where Short Guys have been getting positive attention online, namely by other short guys who wish to extend their hands and make things a little easie ...

Motivation

Whats Up With All Of The Hate For Short Dudes?

In the United States, the average height for men is 5’9 ½. Colloquially, one inch under this is considered short. 35% of men are under 5’8. This means for every nine guys you know, ...

Heightism

5ft5 Jose Altuve Is The 2014 MLB Batting Champion!

Short guys rejoice! 5’5 Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros has just secured thetitle of MLB Batting Champion. The team was so insistent upon protecting his lead in the race toward that title ...

Sports

Five Short Guy Celebrities Who Dress With Swag

Entertainment

Joe Jonas Finds New Life As A DJ

While the Jonas brothers are a memory and the individuals who made up the group have went on to other things, the only Jonas brother who has been out of the spotlight for some time has found the light ...

Entertainment

Bruno Mars Puts The Cool Back In Music

If you lived during the 1980s or relish the thought of finding a time machine to go back and relive it just for the music with all of the burgeoning music technology inspired tracks, up-tempo funk tun ...

Entertainment

Sonny & Cher Did Not Allow Height To Get In The Way Of Love

If you review pop culture in the latter half of the 20th century, you cannot overlook pop duo Sonny & Cher. Tearing up the Billboard Music charts in the 1960s and 1970s, these two were literally e ...

Entertainment

5 Dating Tips For Short Guys

This article gives 5 Dating Tips for our shorter brethren. The "C" word, confidence rears it's ugly head, but overall, the article gives solid advice, it is worth a look. Source |&nbs ...

Dating

New York Based Label Jaden Lam Designs Clothes For Shorter Men

Shorter Men, Fashion Designers are finally lending their ears and opening their eyes to such a potentially huge market. Over the last few years, several labels have sprung up internationally promising ...

Brands

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Pose With Obama On Instagram

If you think Celebrities don't have superstars thay they get excited about, want to meet and get their autograph, then think again. Bombshell Kim Kardashain along with her Rapper/Producer husband Kany ...

Entertainment

Short Guys Get Love On Twitter

It's no secret that social media allows people to say things they would think about three times before saying in public. If you're a short guy and are obsessed reading status updates on your favorite ...

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