It’s Friday!! And while I certainly enjoy the feeling of reaching the end of another work week, I don’t look at Friday as a day to simply coast toward the weekend. For me, intentionality means finishing the week the same way I try to begin it — with purpose. Today is a more casual office Friday, and with a cooler August day here in NY, I went with light grey trousers, a checked shirt, brown shoes and a coordinating belt. Relaxed? Absolutely. But still intentional. I think there is something important about finishing things well. Whether it is the work week, a meeting, a project, or simply the commitments I made to myself on Monday, I want to arrive at the finish line knowing I gave the week my attention all the way through. And then comes the weekend. I try to be just as intentional about that time. Time with family. Time to slow down. Time to enjoy some of the things I love. Time to reflect. And time to reset so that when Monday arrives, I’m ready and excited to begin again. The older I get, the more aware I become that none of these days are promised. Every day really is a blessing. Happiness is also a choice. I choose to be happy. I choose to be thankful. And I choose to be grateful — not just when everything goes perfectly, but every single day I’m fortunate enough to wake up and have another opportunity to live, work, learn and spend time with the people I love. So today I’ll finish the work week strong… …and then very intentionally enjoy the weekend. 😎 Be grateful. Choose happiness. Finish strong.

Most men think they know why they look bad in a blazer. They blame the wrong size. The wrong brand. Or they tell themselves they're just "not a blazer guy." The real reasons? Hiding in the details and almost nobody talks about them.

A good friend and brother captured this picture of my transformation. I was taken back to see where I was and where I am today. Not that my time with the Christian Motorcycle Ministry was bad, but rather to remind me where I was and when I was trying to find and figure who I am. I have so many people to thank who have encouraged me and has helped me in my journey to becoming a gentleman. It's so much more than dressing in style or looking nice, which I thought it was. It is a lifestyle and a way of life that you are not given as a birth right, but rather a conscious decision you make and a journey that has no end. It is a continuous evolution of growing and learning that unfortunately too many view as too tedious or not worth the effort. But when you get the opportunity to look back or someone captures the moment, you see what this was all about.

Gentlemen, here are a few standout posts from the RMRS community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @Chad Smith for “OOTD - Monday 17 August” and the thoughtful way he connected his bow-tie choice to a busy day with friends and celebrating his daughter’s school achievement. It made the outfit post feel personal and showed how style can reflect the moments that matter. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/ootd-monday-17-august 👏 Shoutout to @Warner Smith for “It's been a while.....checking in to show some progress” and for sharing an honest update alongside the progress on his project. The openness invited meaningful encouragement and made the community conversation more genuine. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/its-been-a-whilechecking-in-to-show-some-progress 👏 Shoutout to @Jeffrey Plotka for “Midweek Intentional Check In” and the reminder that dressing well can be a deliberate choice, even during a full day of work, meetings, and family commitments. It sparked a strong conversation around intention and personal presentation. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/midweek-intentional-check-in 👏 Shoutout to @Dr. Jason Cole for “OOTD-CW - 19 August 2026” and for sharing a real-life check-in while still finding a way to approach the day with purpose. It brought relatable context to the OOTD format and encouraged fellow members to engage. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/ootd-cw-19-august-2026 👏 Shoutout to @Brian McGuire for “Birthplace of faith and tweeds” and the travel-rich outfit update from his time around Oban and Iona. The post blended practical packing, heritage style, and a memorable personal setting that members clearly enjoyed.