We're having an 89th birthday party for my father-in-law this evening, and I'm wearing my new leather sportscoat... Outfit rundown: - Green Herringbone, Harris tweed flat cap by Hanna Hats - Made-to-measure, pine green, Reda merino wool dress shirt by Proper Cloth - Sterling Silver and Malachite Cufflinks by Effy - Made-to-measure, midnight navy glen plaid, Rivelino wool trousers from Coats Clothing Company - Purple, Extra Long, Italian Silk Grenadine tie by Elizabetta - Olive green and orange shadow-striped, cotton, over-the-calf socks by Nobile Italy - Tan leather, double monk-strap shoes by Free Form Shoes - Tan leather suspenders by JJ Suspenders - Cognac, 100% goat skin leather sportscoat by Daniel Cremieux - Silver-toned, Star Wars, Luke Skywalker Lightsaber tie bar - Purple, green, and blue multicolored silk pocket square by Daniel Cremieux - Silver-toned, Star Wars Rebel Alliance lapel pin by LFL - Dark green, Star Wars, Forests of Endor, silicone wedding ring by Enso - Sterling Silver and Malachite ring by Effy SOTD: Liquid Brun EDP by French Avenue WOTD: Ascent Purple Helix 39mm GADA Automatic by Erebus

You ever notice that the finish line almost always is the same spot as the Starting line??? While 2025 is nearing a close, that finish line is immediately greeted but the Starting line of 2026! While most think of the end of the year as something to be sad about, I look at it as a time to reflect on my goals and how I met them. I never worry about getting older because another year went by. I worry more about not being able to see another year. All of my wrinkles, aches and pains have come from a life that has been lived. and a LOT of lessons learned along the way and a desire to keep living and learning. I have always lived my life to make sure that if today is my last on earth, I didn't waste a single minute. and everyone in my life knows how I feel about them. It would make me sad to think that I didn't do my very best everyday! So as 2025 is coming tomorrow and end. I am grateful for all of it. The good, the bad and the lessons learned. I look at 2026 full of wonder and amazement like a little kid looking at all the gifts under the tree. The opportunity that is front of me (and ALL OF US) is truly wondrous and exciting! I cherish all of you in these communities and want nothing but the best for you all! Finish 2025 like you started it. Full of energy and excitement. and Start 2026 even more energized for the future!! Today's outfit puts me in exactly that frame of mind!! Happy New Year!!

Webt to the chiropractor today and hsd lunch with a long time friend i haven't seen in a while. Lands in grey quarter zip over a Collars and Co light blue and white checked patterned long sleeve polo shirt. 5.11 blue jeans with brown Anson belt with silver buckle and brown Thursday President boots. Nautica blue dial watch and Versace Eros Flame. Very cold and windy today so wore the pea coat out!

1) As a General I already have the Style System. As a guy who has been a student of quality Classic Timeless Menswear for 50 years - did I really NEED Antonio’s style system? Probably not. But as a life time learner I deeply appreciate the brilliant way Antonio and his team assembled it and I found many nuggets inside. SO no I didn’t do it to get the style system. But at the VIP price that system alone is worth the upgrade for 90% of the guys here unquestionably. 2) Did I do it for the discounts? As a finance guy and a Dave Ramsey master Coach I know better than buying for bonus points or bonus miles or discounts. (For example Americans spend something like $12,000 - $40,000 per year extra on things by using a credit card versus feeling the pain of cash -or immediate account reduction from a debit card and use the feeble excuse that they are getting points and cash back-$12-40k will buy a hell of a lot of air miles😉) - so no I didn’t do it for the discounts. So Why? I did it for two reasons. One I owe @Antonio O. Centeno Because of this site and you gentlemen I was able to reclaim some long atrophied mojo. I can put into real dollars the gains I have made because of it and it equals a very sizable sum. Two-by paying a year in advance-the VIP is discounted nearly half. Not a lot of places to make 50% per year after tax guaranteed. (Plus for those who haven’t reached the general style system that alone makes that a steal of a deal) That is why I upgraded. Thank you gentlemen for helping to make me a little bit better me. And a special thanks to Antonio and his team. Have a great New Year.