The reception I have received since joining this community has been so warm and welcoming. To see so many distinguished men not afraid to own their style and level up has been so refreshing to me. The older I get, the more I notice how I would rather throw on a pair of monk straps and slacks instead of Jordan's and Sweats. Dressing unapologetically has been my Mantra this year. Thank you all for your kindness and fashion wisdom.

How you do you gents feel about leather hats?

I had the opportunity to pull out this old quote this morning, when a coworker asked me how much I use AI to write emails. It comes from a scene where an executive is typing his own correspondence, and a coworker asks why he doesn't just have one of the secretaries do it. While AI - though we're still using that term incorrectly - can be a very beneficial tool, when used properly, it can also end up being a crutch. I use AI for work - both as a consumer and a provider - every single day. I'm very aware of both its capabilities and limitations, as a software developer who's been working off and on with some version of machine learning for decades. However, I still maintain that communication is the most important skill a human can possess. Just as how we dress indicates the level of respect we have for ourselves and those around us, so does our communication. As a result, I choose not to use AI as a communication crutch. I try to take every opportunity to hone that skill, as opposed to letting someone or something else do it for me...

I've really started to fall in love with 3-piece suits. This John Varvatos 3-piece is so immaculate.

What to say in your intro? Share where you're from, your reason for joining, perhaps your favorite fragrance, watch or a picture of you dressed sharp! It's a small action, but a HUGE step in you getting value from this community becasue you go from being a lurker to an ACTIVE member. In fact men that introduce themselves are 10X more likely to the actions to becoming their best selves. Bonus Point - By introducing yourself you're guaranteed to level-up. Seriously, you'll get at least 5-20 likes/points (oftentimes more) which will move you to level 2 and possibly level 3. And just like that you have access to more of this community!