People are watching. You are always leading people in your network. Even if you are someone who is struggling in life… There are still people in your life that look up to you for leadership. You are either gonna show them what winning looks like… Or you are gonna show them what quitting looks like. It’s your decision. ~ Andy Frisella

"I try to live to a standard, not the circumstances of the day. Some days it is easy. Some days it is hard. But I do it either way because that's who I want to be, not because it is always easy to do." ~ James Clear

By way of profound blessing, I still have both sets of grandparents-- and the couple on my mother's side celebrated their 65th (yes, sixty-fifth) anniversary this year. So very early on Thursday morning, we loaded the kids in the van and drove the 11 hours to my old stomping grounds in Illinois. We are here for another day or two doing lots of visiting and catching up. I wanted something cool and comfortable, yet dressed-up casual, so I went with an orange linen shirt, beige Chino shorts, and AE penny loafers. The large white stitching in my belt matches the large white stitching in my watch band (Monterey Kitty Hawk). While Grandpa John (on my father's side, and my own namesake) despises shorts and told me in no uncertain terms I looked like a girl and should have my manhood cut off, I brushed his opinions off and carried on. I've come to view style (especially CTM) as more of a tool and less of an identity. Anyway, today was a bit of a departure from Thursdays more dressed up look with the blazer. Men, life isn't worth being judgmental or voicing strong opinions, and none of us are always right. Have fun, be you, and treasure every moment.

Hey guys!! So I just got back from work after my second day of wearing linen and despite the obvious wrinkles (just a characteristic of the fabric). Today, I went with a collarless shirt, with a set of dark denims and double monks. As I was travelling into the city this morning, I noticed linen being worn by so many people and I’m understanding why it’s so popular. As someone who’s lived in cotton for so long, it’s very refreshing to find something I’ve not tried before and genuinely like it, and feel the benefits. It keeps the sun off your body but lets the air blow through and keep you cool. For those who haven’t seen my previous post, my shirts all come from Charles Tyrwhitt from their bank holiday sale. All the best gents! 🤟