👑 Fit is Still King, Actions Reveal True Wants & Get Rich Slowly

Hey Reader,

Welcome to Gent Within's weekend newsletter – your cheat code to dressing better, thinking clearer, and stacking your wins (and your cash).

Here is what's on deck.

In today's 'Sletter:

• Style: Fit is Still King
• Relationships: Quiet Confidence
• Life: Actions Reveal True Values
• Spend: Get Rich Slowly
• Save: 2 Sweet Deals
• Meme: of the Week
• ICYMI: Reading for the Road

STYLE

👑 Fit is Still King

Ever since day one, I've emphasized a focus on wearing clothing that fits.

When your clothes fits and flatters your body you'll immediately separate yourself from most of the general population.

A man wearing a $3,000 Armani suit that’s ill-fitting can pass for homeless. In the same way, a man wearing a $150 suit from Men's Wearhouse can look like million bucks with the proper fit.

With so many different things for a man to consider when dressing for his body type, it’s easy to see why so many men struggle in this department.

But it doesn't change the fact that if you get this right, you're well on your way to better style.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Wearing clothes that fits your body is the most important rule in menswear and one that you don’t want to break. Understand this concept and half the battle is already won.

RELATIONSHIPS

🤫 Quiet Confidence Beats Boasting Any Day

Confidence is desirable. It shows you know what you stand for, you’re clear on your goals, and most of all, you have a positive relationship with yourself.

There are different kinds of confident behavior, though. While one man might boast about all his achievements, talk so loud no one else can get a word in, and display his dominance in an aggressive manner, the other can just sit quietly, say what he truly means, and get the girl anyway.

Why, I hear you ask?

From a scientific point of view, women actually prefer to go for calm, collected guys. This is because the stress hormone cortisol has a negative impact on the immune system and reproductive functions, making stressed-out guys worse potential partners.

​In one study, women found low-cortisol men more attractive than high-cortisol ones, no matter how different their levels of testosterone were.

​Yet another study has shown that women find confidence and assertiveness attractive, but rarely include dominance as one of their preferences. This essentially means you should be confident in your own skin but avoid asserting dominance every time you walk in the door.

What’s more, quiet confidence gives you three things that aggressive dominance doesn’t:

• Class
• Mystery
• Manners

And trust me, if there’s someone women would fall head over the heels for, it’s a classy mysterious man with good manners.

LIFE

💥 Actions Reveal True Values

Have you ever told yourself or told others that you really want to do something, but you never actually do it? 🙋

Guilty as charged. It's natural human behavior to talk endlessly about all the things we say we "want" without ever actually following through.

If you've been saying that you want to get that beach bod, travel to Europe, run that 5k, start that YouTube channel – [insert the want that you've been telling yourself for years] – but haven't actually done it, then do you really want it all that much?

Didn't think so. Saying something doesn't make it true.

It's not our words, but our actions that tell us what exactly what we want and value. If you truly wanted something, you'd already be doing it.

SPEND (WISELY)

📈 3 Way to Get Rich (Slowly)

There's been a significant shift, especially since the pandemic, with more Americans directly owning stocks (jumping from 15% to 21% in three years, the largest increase on record).

This period saw an explosion of "amateur trading," driven by factors like anxiety and stimulus checks.

Many people, particularly Gen Z, now seek investing advice online, on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, often encountering unregulated advice and "get rich quick" schemes.

Many people are asking "how to get rich quick", and those online platforms showcase finfluencers and their rapid gains, such as turning $527 into over $100,000 with a meme coin.

So what are we to do in a world that's seeking to "get rich quick"?

Do the opposite.

1. Prioritize Long-Term Investing

Instead of chasing quick gains from volatile assets like meme coins or NFTs, focus on buying and holding long-term investments.

Think in terms of years, not days or weeks. Resist the urge to trade in and out of the market based on short-term fluctuations or online hype.

This aligns with the principle of compounding, allowing money to grow over time.

2. Be Skeptical of "Get Rich Quick" Schemes

If something "sounds like easy money," it might be a scam. The internet is full of people "lying about their returns" and promoting "pump and dump" schemes.

Before acting on any financial advice found online, research the source, look for evidence of bias, and cross-reference information from multiple reliable sources. Be especially wary of anything promising guaranteed quick returns.

3. Start Investing Early and Consistently

The best advice is to start now and invest on a regular basis. Set up an automatic transfer to an investment account, even if it's a small amount like $50 per month, into a diversified fund like an S&P 500 index fund. Dollar cost average (DCA) is your friend.

🤑 2 Sweet Deals

J.Crew

Here's a sweet pair of lounge shorts from J.Crew that's equal parts stylish and structured. The green stripes add the perfect summer flair.

The shorts drop to $24 after the additional 40% off discount. Keep in mind that it's final sale, meaning no returns.

​7'' lounge short in Broken-in oxford cloth - $59.50 $24

Old Navy

Who said comfortable style had to be unaffordable?

This pair of casual active shorts are on sale from Old Navy.

​5'' Explore shorts - $27 $16

😂 Meme of the Week

📖 Reading for the road

• Men's Summer Fashion: 20 menswear essentials)​

• ​​​How to Attract Women (Without even trying)​

• ​​​The Best Summer Color Combinations​

• 5 Types of T-shirts & How to Wear Them with Style​

• Best Minimalist Sneakers (Step into style & comfort)​

• How to Nail Smart Casual Style (The Ultimate Guide)​​​

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