Gentlemen, here are a few standout posts from the RMRS community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @Brian McGuire for his post "My day in court" — a raw, heartfelt account of a tough family situation that ended in a hard-won victory. Brian's willingness to share something so personal reminded us all that style and character go hand in hand, and the community rallied behind him with support and encouragement. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/my-day-in-court 👏 Shoutout to @Keith Mason for "I need help getting over my height insecurity" — a courageous, vulnerable ask that sparked an outpouring of wisdom and brotherhood. The 27 comments weren't just replies; they were men lifting another man up, and that's what this community is built on. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/i-need-help-getting-over-my-height-insecurity 👏 Shoutout to @Geoff Saunders for his thought-provoking "Question" that cut to the core of why we dress the way we do. Asking members to reflect on whether they dress to fit in or stand out, Geoff kicked off a 56-comment deep-dive into personal style philosophy that got everyone thinking. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/question-2b9561e1 👏 Shoutout to @Joe MacAfee for "This Is WAAAAY Overdue" — a premium member's honest reflection on his journey, a thoughtful gift from Antonio, and how RMRS has shaped his growth. Joe's authenticity resonated deeply and sparked real conversation about what it means to stay committed to self-improvement. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/this-is-waaaay-overdue Keep showing up, sharing your wins and struggles, and making this community what it is.

Recently, I have been away from the community for a while. Life has been rather busy and, to be honest, a little messy as well. I was trying to adjust to working remotely and manage my time properly, while also getting used to spending most of my time in the same place. At the same time, I was putting a large portion of my salary aside for some long-term goals, keeping it somewhere that wasn't easily accessible. It was the right decision financially, but it also left me feeling rather tight with money for a while. All of that together made the past period quite difficult. Thankfully, I'm in a much better place mentally now, and I'm slowly getting myself back into the things I enjoy. As for style, I haven't been going out nearly as much since starting my new job, so naturally, there haven't been as many outfits to share. I did, however, receive a couple of new pieces as birthday gifts, including some linen, which I'll share in a future post. And honestly, linen couldn't have arrived at a better time. Summer here in Egypt has been extremely hot. I'm actually quite happy that I don't have to commute and dress for the outside world every day like I used to with my previous job. Wearing most of my usual clothes in this weather can be quite a challenge, while linen has been absolutely perfect for it. Another thing I've become increasingly interested in lately is coffee. Since I work from home, I finally had the time and reason to get deeper into something I've loved for years. I got an espresso machine and started learning more about coffee — recipes, brewing techniques, bean origins, extraction, and the little details that make a difference. It became one of those small rituals that brought some calm back into my days. Making a coffee carefully, paying attention to the details, then simply sitting down and enjoying it was surprisingly therapeutic. It brought me back to the idea of dolce far niente — the Italian expression for the pleasure of simply doing nothing and enjoying the simple things in life.

G'Day Gents, At the start of this year, I began work on writing a book with the goal of independently publishing it by the year's end. Whilst the goal of publishing the book by December is now unlikely, I'm pleased to announce that as of yesterday, I have officially finished the first draft of my book and hope to get things rolling on the publishing front sometime next week. I look forward to sharing more details about my book with you all in the coming weeks or so. Banjo