The cooler weather is definately setting in. -1C (30F)overnight, 6C (43F) degrees when I walked with my daughter to school this morning and an expected top of 9C (48F) today. A clean blue outfit today, quietly elevated with strokes of brown for warmth. Simple in concept with sharp execution. Cool blues up top, grounded by earthy leather tones that make the whole outfit feel considered rather than merely coordinated. Todays outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Pascal Peacoat in Navy M.J. Bale Ballard Suit in True Blue made from a Super 110’s Merino wool cloth Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Twill Prince of Wales Check Shirt in Cornflour Blue with a Double Cuff Cufflinks Cambridge Silver Square OTAA Manhattan Brown Bronze Neck Tie OTAA King Of Cool Brown Wool Pocket Square OTAA Bond Tie Clip in Silver OTAA Spiculus Tiger’s Eye Gladiator Helm Bracelet Anson Signature Strap in Chocolate on a Traditional Silver buckle Aladdin Socks in Maroon and Yellow Oxford Brouged Derby in Chocolate with Navy Blue Waxed laces SOTD - Montale Intense Cafe WOTD - Tudor Royal 41, because I just love this piece.

Part of my New Year’s resolution was to increase my learning and knowledge. One of my biggest hurdles for me was to get back into reading. I was never an avid reader; truth be known, I read only when necessary meaning school. But now I see the need to read to not just to read, but to learn and grow in knowledge. I read some stats the other days, 5% of millionaires read at least two books a month, while 25% of the population didn’t read a single book all last year. The gap between where you are and where you want to be is often just a few hundred pages away. I learned that is a simple formula; the three steps, a psychological blueprint, to read an entire book every single week. This challenge is about making growth inevitable not just a spare time activity. The challenge starts with trick number one: implementation, intention most people buy books and say I’ll read this later but later never comes. Stop wishing and start scheduling; physically write down the exact time and place you will read, treat it like a doctor’s appointment or a job interview. You wouldn’t skip those so don’t skip your growth. Your growth is a scheduled appointment not something you do when you’re bored for example, I will read in my favorite armchair at 7 AM while having coffee. Be specific so your brain has no excuse excuses. Trick two: taking a 200 page book looks intimidating like a mountain you can’t climb, but let’s look at like a map. It only takes about five hours of total focus to finish a standard book that’s just 45 minutes a day that’s it. break it down into chapters or even 10 page segments,so your brain sees an easy win instead of an impossible task. Success is built on small chunks. Finally use the temptation reward: This is how you make reading feel like a reward rather than a chore. Tell yourself for every chapter I finish I get 15 minutes of my favorite show. You’re anchoring the discipline to a high-level pleasure. Suddenly, your brain associates the focus of reading with the dopamine of your reward. It becomes a habit you actually look forward to.

Part of my New Year’s resolution was to increase my learning and knowledge. One of my biggest hurdles for me was to get back into reading. I was never an avid reader; truth be known, I read only when necessary meaning school. But now I see the need to read to not just to read, but to learn and grow in knowledge. I read some stats the other days, 5% of millionaires read at least two books a month, while 25% of the population didn’t read a single book all last year. The gap between where you are and where you want to be is often just a few hundred pages away. I learned that is a simple formula; the three steps, a psychological blueprint, to read an entire book every single week. This challenge is about making growth inevitable not just a spare time activity. The challenge starts with trick number one: implementation, intention most people buy books and say I’ll read this later but later never comes. Stop wishing and start scheduling; physically write down the exact time and place you will read, treat it like a doctor’s appointment or a job interview. You wouldn’t skip those so don’t skip your growth. Your growth is a scheduled appointment not something you do when you’re bored for example, I will read in my favorite armchair at 7 AM while having coffee. Be specific so your brain has no excuse excuses. Trick two: taking a 200 page book looks intimidating like a mountain you can’t climb, but let’s look at like a map. It only takes about five hours of total focus to finish a standard book that’s just 45 minutes a day that’s it. break it down into chapters or even 10 page segments,so your brain sees an easy win instead of an impossible task. Success is built on small chunks. Finally use the temptation reward: This is how you make reading feel like a reward rather than a chore. Tell yourself for every chapter I finish I get 15 minutes of my favorite show. You’re anchoring the discipline to a high-level pleasure. Suddenly, your brain associates the focus of reading with the dopamine of your reward. It becomes a habit you actually look forward to.

Today I’ve got the Vintage Olive Red Kap Work Trousers with the Pink RL Button Down. The Tie carries a hint of that Pink in its Fine Stripes. Still a little chilly out, so I’m trying this Tweed Jacket from Bill Blass that I found last weekend. Brown Belt and Loafers. Speaking of Last Weekend, I was walking Hermes, the Small Dog, down by the creek. There was an indigenous boy, 12-14ish fishing. He told me “Nice Suit, Sir”. Even though it wasn’t technically a Suit. At the grocery store, it seems like strangers smile more when they see me. One guy seemed almost startled.

This week I just feel like dressing up