Hey fellas, I’m 18 and starting to take life seriously—working full-time, training consistently, investing in myself, and building habits that’ll shape who I become. I know I don’t have it all figured out, so I’d love to hear from some of you who’ve got a bit more life under your belt. What’s something you wish you knew at 18? Whether it’s about finances, relationships, fitness, mindset, discipline—whatever. I’m here to listen and learn.

Gents, comment the name of a book below which you would give to your younger self.

Good evening gentlemen, This past week I spoke on how much we spent on our cellular and media devices. One thing I did this week was to monitor and minimize my digital usage. For the first time in years I wrote more by hand, spent more time reading, sent out more handwritten notes, messages, and letters. And to my surprised I have remembered more and been more productive and detailed in all my actions. I became more focused on things and I even felt better. So I want to challenge all of you gentlemen this coming week to monitor and limit the amount of time you spend using digital equipment. Just for this week and see how you fair. Instead of watching television or get on social media read a book, magazine. Do some activity that you have not done in a while. Avoid checking your phone for text or messages as much as possible. Now I know some of us because of work have to, I get it, so do I but I am talking about extra and unnecessary usage. When your home avoid scrolling and trolling. Find out if you’re truly addicted to digital and social media. Will you accept the challenge? Let me know at the end of the week how you did and how you felt.

Hey fellas. First, I feel a bit self-conscious writing this. I spent most of my life avoiding thinking about clothing. I have ADHD and part of that for me is just wearing the same thing every day for ease of decision making. I wear the same shirt/trouser combo to church every Sunday. I wear the same sweater in the winter. I wear jeans till they are unseemly. I was such an ass about going shopping for clothes my wonderfully patient wife told me lovingly to shove it and she would not shop for clothes with or for me anymore. We’ve repaired that but she is still a little disappointed that I don’t put more care into appearance than I do. Meds have helped. I’m a climber and I have my own tree care business where I spend most days climbing trees with chainsaws, running equipment, etc. I have to wear chainsaw protective trousers that cost 400+ each. I wash them once a week or twice a month depending on work . I have 5 black t shirts I wear for work. I do quotes after work so I don’t miss a day of production. I don’t have a heavy beard but do wear a mustache and goatee. I often forget to shave for a week or keep my facial hear trimmed. I’ve forgotten to shower for a couple of days. Aside from the hygiene, which I’m working on, should I budget and save for more shirts/trousers so I don’t wear dirty clothes to work? Maybe buy polo type shirts to work in? I’m renaming the business so maybe it would be a good time to get my logo and number on my shirts? There are numerous things on the back end of my business I need to improve but I’m concerned that my appearance is less than professional and maybe influencing “how” I perform the backend tasks like communication, budgeting, finding new clients. Money is crazy tight right now so any changes will need to be slow as I’ll have to save. Thank you! Brent

Diving into some compelling reads this month and curious to know what’s on your bookshelf! I’m balancing “The Win Without Pitching Manifesto” by Blair Enns, a game-changer in sales strategy, with the thought-provoking prose of Albert Camus in “Personal Writings”. And for a sensory escape, “Perfume: The Alchemy of Scent”, by the legend Jean-Claude Ellena, is a fascinating journey through the art and science of perfumery. What books are igniting your thoughts lately?