March 8, 2010

I liked this blurb about how Ronald Reagan worked hard at his public image (a/k/a, personal brand).

his public style was a product of enormous discipline, hard work and calculation

March 5, 2010

Sometimes I use Achievement Porn as motivation to complete more meaningful achievements. I find that getting quick and easy wins helps my confidence and appetite for completing other milestones. You?

March 4, 2010

I’ve mentioned clothes hacking before. This time I’m bringing it up because I did a bit of it myself. As you’ll see it’s small potatoes and most of you will say, “Dude, you only switched the buttons”. And, that’s really all I did, but baby steps. I did add a “hook” slash orange “tag” with spare button (personal branding!!). As well as some navy buttons with green (!!) thread. I like it.

{Please don’t judge my photos…I took them with my iPhone…I know they’re horrible…just wanted some visuals to share}

March 3, 2010

This months update follows. For the background, check out 2010 Rebuilds. For previous monthly updates: 2/2.

1. Posture – I haven’t done squat here. My exercise routine is non-existent right now. This HAS to change. Grade F.
2. Disconnect – I’m taking the time to make most all of my meals. I still need to do better at sitting at a proper table. Overall, I’m disconnecting, but still mindlessly surfing the web all day. Grade C.
3. Build – Probably my best area so far. I tinker with everything. I have been clothes hacking, whittling a golf tee, and learning how to do (more) things on the web. Grade B+.
4. Prepare – I’ve reverted to sweats mostly. They’re just so damn comfortable. I’ll fix that. To do lists are being made and completed in my moleskin, so that’s good. Still lots to do. I have been forgetting a lot – may need to talk to the Forgetful Gentleman. Grade B-.

Lots to work on! Until 4/4…

Monocle will be getting its own show on the BBC. I look forward to checking it out – as a Monocle fan boy, I’m sure to love it.

I enjoy drinking High Life (bottles only). These ads, which I have most definitely been guilty of on occasion, hit a bit too close to home this morning. But I love them. There seems to be quite a trend in advertising of being “manly”.

March 2, 2010