A Gentleman's Career

Having a huge ego, craving attention and being an overall narcissist doesn’t sound like a trio of compliments but studies show that these qualities can make you a great leader, found the study. A group of professors from IMD business school, Penn State, and Erlangen-Nuremberg University found that the above mentioned qualities tend to lead to innovation and aggressive decision-making. The professors doing the research examined how 78 CEOs and 33 major American pharmaceutical companies did in the biotech boom from 1980 to 2008. They accounted for narcissism by measuring how often the CEOs’ photos were found in annual reports, how frequently they were mentioned in press releases and their overall compensation compared to the person...

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Age like a classic gentleman

Some men seem to defy the laws of  nature and cheat the hands of time. As everyone else goes belly up with sagging skin and receding hair lines, some guys seem to improve with age like a fine wine. But these men aren't cyborgs or drinking from a secret fountain of youth. Sure, science plays a role in continuing to look great as time passes, but fighting with the sands of time is also an art. Ageless men are worth more than a passing glance because a quick breakdown of their grooming habits may just teach you a thing or two about how to become an ageless man. 1. Routine exercise Staying in shape is the key to maintaining health and beauty over the long term. Regular exercise of 45 minutes 3-4 times...

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Time is of the esscence.

We live in a constant world were we are not judged by who we are, but rather by what we have. A world where premium brands triumph over premium moral values. A woman's marriage is based upon the carrot that enshrines her finger and a man has no value of his time or others if he does not sport a time piece hailing from the Swiss country side. I must admit that we are all guilty of these biases, but the true genius understands the reality of our world and embraces it in a way fitting to his aspirations and values. The truth is simple, it takes money to make money, to be taken seriously, whether in the world of business, politics or academia, we must display outward signs of quality and respect. Investing in certain quality luxury goods not...

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Three Piece Suits are the new standard

Fashion trends have long come and gone, from the days of monocles to the modern day Air force Ones, nothing is as timeless or classic as the Three-Piece Suit. The three piece suit clouds itself in a aura of swag and style. Actors like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever gave us a taste of how untamed the three piece can be, while polished executives and attorneys beam with sophistication as they don the triple threat attire. Yet a I believe the allure also lies in the practicality of the outfit. The vest which is the distinctive garment helps us create that polished look all day without worrying about our shirt erupting out of our trousers from every direction. Those of us who desire a lean athletic fit from our shirts can attest to the...

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Image is as Image does

I know the routine, a deep gaze into the mirror with a squared jaw grin, chest sticking out while you spend 10 minutes creating that oh so perfect "just crawled out of bed" hair-do. When a man sees himself in the mirror he sees a reflection of who he thinks he is, not who he actually is. We all know that our image is what others perceive us to be rather than who we perceive ourselves to be. Do not mistake this for confidence for confidence is being deeply rooted in your psychological identity which manifests into your very existence. Image is creating the persona of who you are regardless of your career, ambitions, or social status. Through out history we have seen examples of men who have...

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To tie or not to tie?

"The necktie is one of the most important and most versatile accessories a man can wear. Whether dressing up or down there is a tie for every occasion"  Let's face it: Ties can be terrifying. Indeed, for most guys, wearing a tie is about as cool as your 3rd grade teacher who sported patterns consisting of smiley faces and rainbows. Could the fear of ties have something  to do with the fact that most everyone has limited skills when it comes to dealing with ties?Even if you went to a private school growing up and wore a uniform/tie every day of your adolescent    life, you still probably only know how to tie one kind of knot or used a clip on,  And as for everybody  else, well, your dad probably showed...

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Shave like a Gentleman

For Centuries man has been searching for a way to effectively clean his mug, from sharpened stone to modern day Iridium derived razors. Shaving is a right of passage that is ussually passed down from father to son or painfully mastered through adolescent trial and error. The undeniable truth is that whether your a street bum or the Price of Bahrain, we all dsire the "perfect shave." Having been blessed/cursed with more testosterone then a Stud ranch, I have gone to great lenghts to discover the pure art of Shaving (not the P&G brand). No matter how lucky one is in the looks department, if you have a sloppy shave or bad skin, then I hope you at least drive a nice car. A gentleman should approach his shave like any other glorified ritual....

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The Humble gentleman

Success, passion, determination all sound like words that describe the modern accomplished gentleman. But where did it all begin? All men must admit that along their journey of success, someone somewhere cut them a break or a second chance. By either some "miracle" or by someones generosity. Some men may say that "I did it all on my own and I don't owe anybody anything !!" I tell those men that we has human beings are obligated to consider those less then us. We have all been at the disposal of other!! Disagree? Our mothers were not obligated to care for you while you were nurtured in her womb and delivered as a healthy baby ready to take on the world? She could have been a selfless women more interested in her independence, figure or career!! Like...

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