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Christopher Crossley

Christopher Crossley

As a Man Thinketh: Book Review

As a Man Thinketh is a self-help book by James Allen, first published in the early 1900s. It is a short book, only 134 pages long. If you have an hour or two, you can read it in one sitting, it is packed with wisdom and insights into the power of thought. The book is divided into 26 chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the relationship between thought and reality.

The Importance of Glassware in Beverage Appreciation

It was the year 2002 and a young 22-year-old Christopher was excited to be out with a few of his friends for drinks. After 20 minutes of light conversation and perusing the drinks menu, I ordered a drink I never heard of before. It had a Caribbean-themed name, it sounded fun so why not. It wasn’t until I saw the waiter returning with the drinks for me and my friends I found something that looked… well… not like what I wanted. The drink wasn’t the issue but the glassware used was.

How Your Daily Essentials Can Define Your Day

and how they contributed to what I did or did not do. I never considered what I kept in my desk drawer at the office. That was until Frank intervened. Who is Frank? Frank Martin, yes that’s right, Jason Statham’s character in the movie The Transporter. It was after one of the epic fight scenes, Frank goes to the trunk of his car and takes out a crisp white shirt to replace what he had on and I paused wondering... what have I been missing?

How to Build Stronger Relationships

As we enter a new year, most people have been spending time planning, and goal setting. I think it’s also a good time to reflect on the quality of our relationships we presently have and make the necessary changes to improve upon them. Here are some tips for developing stronger relationships in the new year.

Business Etiquette Mistakes No Professional Should Make

I have a saying, you never want to do the wrong things, in front of the right people. In our more casual society, it’s easy for some professional nuances to slip through the crack. Here is what I consider 5 Business Etiquette mistakes you need to avoid.

Improving Your Personal Image

American Author Og Mandino once said “I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted.” Most people think that improving your personal image is only about changing your attire but you can put a suit on a pig and it’s still going to roll in the mud. Improving your image starts with yourself.

How Music Influences a Man’s Attire

Over the weekend I was perusing my vinyl collection, I got immersed in my thoughts and I realized that in my teenage years I listened to everything from Michael Jackson, Guns N Roses, and Simply Red to Run DMC, KRS One, and A Tribe Called Quest. I know during that time no one could have told me about wearing a suit. My wardrobe staples were baggy jeans, hoodies, and Timberland boots. I was heavily influenced by the Hip Hop DJ and b-boy culture. As I thought on it some more, I began considering if the music I listened to influenced my attire or if they both matured together.

The Key People a Gentleman Needs in His Circle

When I was in my late 20s, I remember reading that a gent’s closest friends were his barber and his tailor. I could grasp the barber being mentioned as barbershops were usually a place of uninhibited conversations but due to rarely needing a tailor back then I couldn’t see how that could be. Fast forward to today I see how there are key persons that should be in a gentleman’s life, outside of his barber and his tailor of course.

Being a Gentleman in the Digital World

acceptable online behavior.  A gentleman understands that as he navigates this life, he has to adapt without losing his je ne sais quoi, and communicating online would have some challenges and misunderstandings because of the absence of facial expressions and body language. However, this is where we adjust and extend assistance to those experiencing difficulty. Here are a few tips to improve your digital presence.