JB

Life is simple: 1. decide to be somebody 2. refuse to quit and do it with some panache

@jakewoolf you already have a pair of navy pants!

Me explaining to my gf why I needed another pair of $500 pants

@SMB_Attorney trying to get acquired? or just pure ego

Why on God's green earth would you allow the New York Times to do a profile on you bragging about your fat margins if you have nothing proprietary, no moat... zero way of stopping copy cats? Something's not adding up!

I'm an early adopter of Oura. Been wearing it for 6 years. Recently I've stopped checking the app daily. I haven't fully ditched the ring... yet. Here's why 👇 I realized that I was allowing my sleep and readiness scores to affect my mood / motivation. This became glaringly apparent when my wife and I welcomed our first child last year. Despite our best efforts to continue focusing on sleep and recovery, my scores immediately dropped 5-10 points on average. Some days were much worse. Still I never skipped a workout. Even in the early days of parenthood I would get up and exercise. But I realized that the lower scores were affecting my mood and motivation. I would take it easier on a lift or run just because my readiness was 78 instead of 90. Am I really that soft? No fucking way. So, I stopped checking the Oura app first thing in the morning. I just got up and hit my workout as prescribed. Then later in the day I would check the app. Some days I wouldn't. I noticed that I had some absolutely killer workouts on mediocre readiness scores. Other days I assumed I had a bad readiness score only to see a number in the upper 80s. I stopped letting my effort be dictated by an app or my feelings. I just did it.

@ImBlake very cool. this is a new-ish venture, right? just curious what you’re working on now

@JBMason Yep. Just around the corner from where we were at.

Got the keys to the new office today! Bang.

@NickWatts so its the Buck Mason of golf

Decided to peak at some of the reviews of the Malbon store in SoHo and it’s so much better than I expected 💀

DJW makes a good point about the importance of aligning with a brand's identity. Buck Mason makes some nice clothes, but they're trying way too hard. If I'm spending top dollar for a statement piece then I need to feel an allegiance to the brand. A few brands that make me feel something: Valstar, Officine Creative, Informale, Drake's, Ring Jacket/The Armoury - just to name a few. I'll happily spend money for statement pieces from those brands. Statement pieces are jackets and shoes. Occasionally shirts or sweaters. Accessories are a different convo. Basic pieces I'm more okay with Buck Mason or just finding the best fit for my body. I like the field spec t-shirts and full saddle pants from Chud.

@DecoMeetsIvy @rfkenmore Not RFK, but I think they're trying too hard. I like the full saddle pants and field spec t. Most shorts look nice. I don't mind purchasing basics there because 1) they're usually pretty good and 2) brand identity matters less. Statement pieces I'm looking elsewhere.

Buck Mason is becoming too insufferable for me The worst part is they actually make good clothes but it is watering the brand image IMO It's like they hire micro influencers whose job is to just have people film them walking in Soho pretending it's candid Paging @rfkenmore

If you’re a grown adult and participate in April Fools then you’re not a serious person

@d00gs he is the quintessential "don't let him near your girl" dude just look at the man. it's so obvious what he's about (being a pos)

He’s the sketchy where’s my hug at friend that doesn’t know how to talk to girls and only knows how to flirt

@Asher1497 Thank you. Yes it’s a utility shirt in a very nice chambray. Made by Informale which is a killer Australian brand.

@JBMason Is that a utility shirt? It’s looks great! Where is it from?

Some are saying this is the new Sunday uniform.

this ain’t it, fellas

@dantefofante I went with silver and had regrets. But I think that may be the case with either choice. You’ll see the other color and say damn that looks good. Basically they’re both great.

Grateful that my biggest frustration lately is choosing black over silver for my MacBook Pro.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Whats the better choice?

@MusingwithADHD Yeah that’s fair. Totally different ballpark. I’ve been into the South Congress store countless times. Tecovas is very nice.

@JBMason I bought a pair Tecovas in Austin in 2019 (Cartwright and the earl). I had no idea how mainstream they were going to get but they’ve held up great. Luchesse is on a different level though. Like asking Grant Stone or Allen Edmonds loafers and suggesting Crockett Jones.

Lucchese is the only answer. Country singers, movie stars, businessmen, and real cowboys all wear Lucchese. They are, by far, the best boots. I’ve had mine for nearly 10 years and they get better with every wear. Incredible patina.

@MusingwithADHD @patrickdichter Shane Smith was my absolute favorite for years. I’ve seen them 10+ times live. They always kill it. RCS is very good. I really like Charles and his sound too. You have good taste my man

@patrickdichter @JBMason Went through a heavy rotation of Flatland Calvary in 25, Shane Smith & Saints in 24, currently on Red Clay Strays and Charles Wesley Godwin. But all of those artists mentioned are great just haven’t jumped in deep with them.

my top bands right now Mt. Joy Flatland Cavalry 49 Winchester unique sounds, all great live always looking for recs what am I missing?

@0rRatings I’m just having a laugh, mate. Don’t think I’ll be rocking sweats with loafers. I am excited to wear these sweats though. Probably with commons or newbies

@JBMason Nooooo not the sweatpants on you too! Although looks better than Jake Woolfs attempt

@rfkenmore Is that Chud?

STAR STRUCK

@cigarettesummer I have a replica. I love it. But I care more about style than function.

Can anyone tell if this chair is actually comfortable