CW = Critiques Welcome! Final discussion with our likely new head of sales today. Looking forward to the big changes that accompany this move. On an oddity side note, while picking out a tie last night, I came across one I had not worn in a while. It was so long ago, that it somehow missed being included in my database and therefore, bumped my tie count to 45. In reality, it's time to retire about 5-7 of these. Found a reason to wear my purple Oxfords today. • Shirt — DS‑015 (Tommy Hilfiger): A crisp purple cotton dress shirt with a button‑down collar, offering a relaxed but still professional foundation. While slightly less formal than a spread collar, it works well for internal leadership meetings and interviews where approachability matters. • Undershirt — US‑016 (True Classic): A lavender crew‑neck undershirt in a light cotton‑poly blend that disappears cleanly under the white shirt. The subtle color avoids harsh contrast while maintaining comfort through a full workday. • Slacks — SL‑001 (Hugo Boss): Classic wool slacks in a refined neutral tone, cut cleanly for business‑appropriate structure. The fabric drapes well and anchors the outfit firmly in professional territory without reading overly formal. • Tie — NT‑046 (Calvin Klein): A purple silk tie with subtle U.S.‑style striping, adding controlled color and visual interest. Its restrained sheen and moderate width strike a balance between confidence and restraint—ideal for interview settings. • Vest — VWC‑006 (Hart Schaffner Marx): A charcoal‑gray herringbone wool vest that adds depth and architectural structure to the outfit. The texture elevates the ensemble while keeping it distinct from a full suit—perfect for internal meetings with authority. • Belt — B‑006 (Fabio Valenti): A purple leather belt with a matte gray buckle that quietly echoes the tie without being overly matchy. The reptile texture adds personality while remaining understated. • Shoes — DSh‑005 (Girotti): Purple leather Oxford shoes with clean lines and Blake‑stitched construction. Bold but intentional, they signal confidence and individuality while staying within the bounds of business dress.

Good morning ladies and gentlemen, As many of you recall over the past. Several months I have been de-digitizing myself, and this has been very life changing in beneficial for me. I have minimized the use of my cell phone to basically answering the phone and messages. And this have allowed me to regain my mental cognitive functions and increased my memory and attention to details when I went back you using a notebook for my day to day activities. So yesterday I had a pretty busy day and was receiving phones calls and notifications. But the one thins that I did come to the realization was that most on the notifications were nothing of importance, and the calls that were coming in were calls that could wait till I was free to return them. But here was the issue, when I was with people I did not answer the phone, ( out of respect to the person that I was engaged n conversation with), or did I check the notifications. But what I did noticed was that I was distracted by the phone ringing or the ding from notifications, this would cause me to be distracted from what the person was saying and who knows what I actually missed in that moment. So I decided to remove the notifications, and place my phone on vibrate, now there are certain numbers that was able to set to notify me in the case of emergency but all others goes silent, and the notifications are now silenced. This gives me the ability to put all my attentions to who I am with. It also cleared my mind to focus on things and not worry about the “dings and ringtones “. This morning I had a men’s meeting and then another short meeting and I was not just focused on what was going on but the feeling of freedom, not letting and electronic device control me. I have been in my office now for over an hour and have not worried about or thought about have i missed a call or a notification, but rather, when i had a moment i took a quick look to see was there anything pressing, then back to what I was doing and you know what? I was able to get back on track and continue without having to try to refocus. Just a little win, win testimony for me.

"It is not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." Lou Holtz Have a great day brothers. When the load you carry get too heavy, simply adjust before giving up.