I've been slowly recovery from a knee injury. I walked with a cane for a few years, then a knee brace, then unaided... Last year I could just manage a 200lb deadlift before it started complaining. Yesterday was leg day. I did 4 sets of 5 at 200lbs, (plus squats, lunges, leg curls, etc) and today my knees are the only part of my lower body that isnt angry with me. My knee is finally ready to take on more weight... once the rest of my legs recover.

I wasnt planning to buy any new clothes until spring. However my local men's wear shop had a big sale and this black silk Tommy Bahama shirt was calling my name. The price was too good to pass on. The owner's (also named Chris) eyes popped when he rung it in. Last year's model, was $200, marked down to $75. Its good to always keep some extra funds available for a good deal. This was a no-brainer

For the gents down under - what are your favorite men’s clothing brands in Australia? @Allan Chiang is looking for solid alternatives (especially after the Cuts situation). Let's help him - drop your go-to brands + what you like about them (fit, quality, price)!

This morning i used Claude Pro to create a universal framework for becoming the best man you can be. (Attached text file) Then I had it create an HTML tracker, using this document for reference.) For me to personal track all 10 domains. (Im currently a 7.5 overall) Have a read over. If you like it, copy/paste the txt file into your favorite LLM and use it for your own self improvement journey... powered by AI! Ask it to make a personal tracker for you. Get it to create action plans for you to achieve your goals, a spreadsheet to track them, a diet plan, a workout schedule... whatever! AI is just a tool. Figure out how to use it to make your life better. Im discovering new ways everyday Caveat. While it is universal, this framework was designed with the OODA loop in mind. It begins by honestly Observing yourself, Orienting your focus on specific areas to improve, Deciding exactly how to improve (real measurable steps), and putting that into Action. You need to be honest and you need to actually do the work! Now, go read the text file, and OODA loop your way into a better man

So today the gentleman that stepped into my life has a spiritual father figure gifted me a barely used pair of red wing chukka boots. Now as you know I have a side gig of cleaning/waxing and polishing boots But he told me red wing guys have some kind of strict routine they use on their boots so please educate me on what’s needed to take care of red wing boots P.s. yes this is my first pair of redwing boots