The Ways of A Gentleman ✓

[image] Gentlemen, what’s stopping you from dressing like this on a normal basis?

[image] Great message from The Millionaire Grandpa. Be the man you were meant to be…

[image] Gentlemen, it’s high time to normalize dressing like this on a frequent basis.

[image] Wolterton Hall Norfolk, England Est. 18th Century

[image] The Homecoming N.C. Wyeth, 1945

[image] You can wear a tailored suit, own a nice watch, know which fork to use, and have impeccable manners, but none of that truly makes you a gentleman. All of those things are nice and I enjoy many of them myself. However, being a gentleman has far more to do with character than how

[image] “We need the iron qualities that go with true manhood. We need the positive virtues of resolution, of courage, of indomitable will, of power to do without shrinking the rough work that must always be done.” -Theodore Roosevelt

[image] Jimmy Stewart was already a Hollywood star when he became a B-24 bomber pilot during WW II, flew 20 combat missions over Europe, and eventually rose to brigadier general in the Air Force Reserve. He returned to Hollywood and made It's a Wonderful Life and other classics. He was

[image] Big fan of this double breasted jacket by Itsuo Murakami. What are your thoughts on this style for spring?

[image] A well dressed man doesn’t command respect because of expensive clothes. He commands respect because his appearance demonstrates self-respect and respect for others. Gentlemen, what’s stopping you from stepping up the way you dress?

[image] Jesus Casting Out the Money Changers at the Temple by Carl Bloch, 1872

[image] If you want to be successful in life, do these four things: - Show up on time - Have a good attitude - Respect authority - Do what you say you’re going to do

[image] Intérieur d'atelier by Joseph Garibaldi

[image] The Life Line -Winslow Homer, 1884

[image] The Resurrection by Cecco del Caravaggio, 1619

[image] “Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.” -Saint Augustine

[image] Want to set yourself apart from most men? Start with the little things. • Wake up early
• Make your bed
• Begin the day with prayer or mediation
• Exercise
• Decide the 2–3 things that matter most and do them first
• Sit down for lunch, don’t eat at your desk
• Eat

[image] Fall arrives today, and with it comes cooler weather and the opportunity to step up how we dress. As the temperature drops, what’s stopping you from dressing like this?

[text] Below I have provided a basic guide to dress codes. You will want to bookmark this one for future reference.

[image] Now this is a proper Autumn look for a gentleman. Douglas Cordeaux is sporting Clifton Tweed and Tuscan Herringbone from Fox Brothers. Magnificent!

[image] This heat has me dreaming of cool fall weather and a return to proper attire.

[image] For the first time, the U.S. State Department has issued formal dress code guidance to its employees. A representative said “this new policy ensures our diplomats project credibility, respect, and the dignity of the nation we serve.” What are your thoughts on this dress code?

[image] The Kiss Francesco Hayez, 1859

[image] At the Piano    by Albert Edelfelt, 1884

[image] Check out this fantastic Autumn look from Thorn Proof. How can one not love the colors of fall?

[image] Intérieur d'atelier by Joseph Garibaldi

[image] “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” -William Butler Yeats

[image] “When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest. The only thing that could spoil a day was people and if you could keep from making engagements, each day had no limits.” -Ernest Hemingway

[image] Adults shouldn’t wear pajamas in public. Not to the grocery store. Not to restaurants. Not to the airport. And Crocs shouldn’t be your daily footwear. This is about standards. When you step into public, give it some effort: • put on real clothes • comb your hair • wear

[image] This is a brilliant Autumn look from Prep Family (IG). Still a bit warm where I live but this will be doable in a few weeks…

[image] “Beauty matters. It is not just a subjective thing but a universal need of human beings. If we ignore this need we find ourselves in a spiritual desert.” -Roger Scruton

[image] Sir Christopher Lee met Rasputin's assassins, was a RAF intelligence officer in WWII, spoke 9 languages, was Ian Fleming's cousin, and was the only actor in “The Lord of the Rings” to have met J.R.R. Tolkien. He was also married for over 50 years. What a life!

[video] The Abduction of Proserpina Sculpted by Bernini in 1622 when he was just 23 years old. Absolutely amazing. (Credit: @Architectolder)

[image] Adrian Carton de Wiart served in the Boer War, WW I, and WW II. He was shot in the face, head, stomach, ankle, leg, hip, and ear, lost an eye, lost fingers, survived plane crashes, escaped captivity, and earned the Victoria Cross. A true example of duty and resilience.

[image] Calais Pier J.M.W. Turner, 1801

[image] “We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.” -Aristotle Onassis

[image] But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief, That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she. Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2. -Shakespeare

[image] The years between 18 and 25 will shape your future more than any other time of life. Work hard. Seek out difficult jobs and challenge yourself. Read good books and learn useful skills. Save your money. Be careful with your time, and don’t waste it chasing shallow pleasures and

[image] Modern culture tells men that masculinity is the problem. History suggests something very different. Civilization has always depended on a particular kind of man: The Gentleman The world still needs them. Here’s why…🧵

[image] “The brave man is he who overcomes not only his enemies but his pleasures.” -Democritus

[image] The Enkindled Spring  by D.H. Lawrence   This spring as it comes bursts up in bonfires green, 
Wild puffing of emerald trees, and flame-filled bushes, 
Thorn-blossom lifting in wreaths of smoke between 
Where the wood fumes up and the watery, flickering rushes.  I am amazed

[image] 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘢 John Singer Sargent, 1878

[image] A Prayer In Spring by Robert Frost Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers today; And give us not to think so far away As the uncertain harvest; keep us here All simply in the springing of the year. Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white, Like nothing else by day, like ghosts

[image] Pocket squares are an excellent way to elevate your look. While they should complement the colors or patterns on a tie, they should not directly match. They also look great with a sports jacket when not wearing a tie. Here are four ways to fold a pocket square, courtesy of Roco.

[image] Autumn has officially arrived. With it comes the spectacular color of falling leaves and the harvest of crops. Let's explore some famous paintings that immortalize these images of Autumn...🧵

[image] If you’re like me, you’re ready for fall. In my latest, I discuss why it’s the best season for men’s style and how to prepare. See first comment for access.

[image] “Knights ought to be humble among their friends, proud and bold against their foes, tender and merciful towards those who need assistance, cruel avengers against their enemies, and pleasant and amiable with all others.” Geoffroi De Charny

[image] Dressing well matters. Check out my free article below. See the comments for access.

[image] “A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot.” -Robert A. Heinlein

[image] Timeless advice from the millionaire grandpa…