Ishmael Sanchez

If you're serious about personal growth: Delete the apps stealing your attention Wake up before you want to Do the workout when you feel tired Have the conversation you're avoiding

You think "I'm not a morning person" or "I'm bad with money" and then you live inside that story for decades. You defend it. You prove it right every single day. Build a new story with your actions, not your words

. controlling social media time . refusing fast food . consistent bedtime . eating well . 7-8 hour sleep . being jacked These things make you powerful. They make you sovereign. Discipline makes you stronger.

I don't hate or dislike people who think differently than I do. I despise people who live by lying to themselves.

Growth happens in the exact moments you want to quit. That's not a bug... that's the entire point

slowly but surely, this is going to be the experience and expressed sentiment of virtually every human being with a shred of ambition. and they’ll all start waking up and we’re all going to be watching with popcorn. we’re still so early, chat. somehow.

If you wait until you feel ready, you've already chosen to stay exactly where you are.

You don't need a better strategy. You need to stop lying to yourself about why you haven't started. You need to admit that fear is making your decisions. You need to do the thing that scares you before breakfast tomorrow. Strategy is what you hide behind when you lack courage.

Your brain will convince you that comfort is safety, but comfort is just another word for slow decay.

Most people treat self-belief like a prerequisite when it's actually the result of doing hard things you said you'd do.

@rodayjer Same unfortunately

@ArgenTo46 @BuySellBA @BowTiedYanqui @StatusNomadicus @gabyvivasbtc @TheJerzWay @celanolaw Not sure credit goes to @celanolaw. It was their expertise and guidance no doubt.

@ishmaelsanchez @BuySellBA @BowTiedYanqui @StatusNomadicus @gabyvivasbtc @TheJerzWay @celanolaw bank is tough w no dni for sure 6 months is fast from what ive heard — 10+ months more normal wonder why u got urs so fast

Warning - American "Perma-tourists" are getting deported from Buenos Aires, Argentina for overstaying. This was probably bound to happen sooner or later. But many foreigners (especially Americans) overstay and constantly overstay for years. Today on the Buenos Aires expats forum ExpatsBA an American posted the story of getting deported. Finally they are cracking down on this. @BuySellBA

@ArgenTo46 @BuySellBA @BowTiedYanqui @StatusNomadicus @gabyvivasbtc @TheJerzWay @celanolaw I applied early August 2024 and got my DNI 5 almost 6 months Mid January 2025 so it hasn't been streamlined that much. To be honest for me the bank setup has been the worst part followed by the DNI.

@ishmaelsanchez @BuySellBA @BowTiedYanqui @StatusNomadicus @gabyvivasbtc @TheJerzWay @celanolaw how long was it from start of residency process to receipt of physical dni for you?

@BuySellBA @BowTiedYanqui @StatusNomadicus @ArgenTo46 @gabyvivasbtc @TheJerzWay @celanolaw Yeah I'll be back in next month

Hey Ishmael! I didn't see that it was you! I hope you're doing well. Yes, even at the more expensive prices it is worth it. I know people that try to do immigration matters themselves and they spin their wheels. Argentina is NOT efficient. There are many great immigration attorneys. Some cheaper than others. Not long now and you will be in BA no?

@BuySellBA @BowTiedYanqui @StatusNomadicus @ArgenTo46 @gabyvivasbtc @TheJerzWay @celanolaw Maybe it has to do with me being a US citizen or the pension residency option. The amount is less bothersome to me. Navigating all of it by myself would have been a nightmare. It was already super stressful dealing with getting my DNI and the bank setup amongst other things.

Absolutely shouldn't try to navigage Argentina yourself on legal matters or residency matters. It's too painful and too much red tape. Most of the phone calls and emails we get are from foreigners that tried to buy real estate themselves and it ended up a disaster. People think they are saving money and they end up losing time and money. Time = Money

@StatusNomadicus @BowTiedYanqui @ArgenTo46 @BuySellBA @gabyvivasbtc @TheJerzWay @celanolaw Approximately 4k USD. I got my residency last year. That's only legal and government fees. Flights and airfare will vary person to person.

@BowTiedYanqui @ArgenTo46 @BuySellBA @gabyvivasbtc @TheJerzWay @celanolaw what was the total cost in USD for the lawyer?

@RedPillRebirth @graemelamperson I was there for most of December and loved it. Super close to Palermo and tourist areas if you want to explore that side. However, it definitely has its own vibe and identity.

@graemelamperson What about Villa Crespo?

Buenos Aires Guide🇦🇷 I came to this city for 3 months… And left 14 months later. Here’s a breakdown of arguably Latams best city (from best to worst): Walkability 10/10: Not only is it the most walkable city in Latin America it is one of the most walkable in the world. Literally everything you need is on your doorstep. Restaurants (9/10): Probably the most underrated food city in latam. Want fine dining? Has a lot. Want authentic omakase? Has it. Want steak? Has more than you can imagine. Want to eat cheap? Get a choripán Safety (9/10): This is no Colombia or Brazil. You can walk around on your phone, you can walk around late at night solo and you don’t really need to take any extra safety measures. That being said it is still Latin America (so probably don’t wear your Rolex lol) and I am rating this based on the touristic neighbourhoods. There are defiantly neighbourhoods that you should not go to. Bars/ Nightclubs (8/10): If you like nice cocktails, Buenos Aires is home to the best in latam. Also top tier nightclubs although for me they start way to late (think not being busy until 4-5am) People (8/10): Argentines are awesome people. Very friendly and very outgoing. Although I will say they are very proud of their European roots so if you aren’t white, you could have a different experience. Dating (6/10): The girls are beautiful here. I put it in the same tier as a Brazil or Colombia but the reason I put it lower for dating is due to the stereotypical arrogance of porteños (people from Buenos Aires) + the feminism. You will not find nearly as many feminine girls here as in other Latin American cities. For this reason a lot of foreigners who come to the city end up dating the Brazilians, Paraguayans, Colombians etc who are studying in Buenos Aires. Cost of living (3/10): Definitely not cheap anymore but… the thing no one talks about is how cheap rentals are. You can still find a solid 1 bedroom apartment off airbnb for $1000 USD or less (although they are getting rarer) All that said groceries, eating out are on par with the west & any type of shopping is much more expensive than the west. Grocery stores (3/10): Again most of Latin America clears Buenos Aires for grocery stores. Not a huge international selection and not nearly the quality you’ll see in neighbouring countries: Gyms (2/10): Basically everywhere in Latin America has better gyms than Argentina. Both on the luxury side and on the bargain side. Brazil, Colombia, Mexico all clear Argentina by a mile. Other: If you like cigars they have some of the best cigar culture in Latin America. Best Neighbourhoods: Recoleta (if you like pash), Palermo SoHo/ Hollywood (night life, restaurant central + a bit hipster) Belgrano (great restaurants, no foreigners and home to upper middle class to upper class Argentines), Puerto Madero (if you want a us city light feel) San Telmo (if you want an authentic middle class Argentine vibe although slightly less safe) Basically if cost of living and ultra easy dating aren’t your main priorities than Buenos Aires is 1000% worth it. If they are tho, I would consider something like a Colombia or Paraguay instead. **The rating scale is in comparison to other latam cities, not the global scale.

@dieworkwear Any Buenos Aires recommendations?

If you're based in the United States and interested in bespoke tailoring or shoemaking, here are two makers coming to the US next month. This time, the announcement includes stuff for women. The first person is Marc Lauwers, a French bespoke shirtmaker who has worked for all of the top-end bespoke tailoring firms in Paris, including Charvet, Lanvin, and Francesco Smalto. I first learned of him through my friend @RJdeMans, author of the brilliant book Swan Songs: Souvenirs of Paris Elegance. RJ tells me that Lauwers is the best shirtmaker he's seen, and I believe him. In the world of custom tailoring, there's a distinction between made-to-measure and bespoke. MTM means the garment was drafted from a block pattern, which is typically fine enough for most people. However, since shirt fabrics are lighter in weight than what's use for suits, sport coats, and trousers, tiny misalignments can result in ripples and wrinkles. Most MTM operations can't account for things such as asymmetrical shoulder slope or pitch, so MTM shirts never fit perfectly. Bespoke, on the other hand, means your pattern was drafted from scratch. In the American, British, and Hong Kong method, your first shirt typically serves as your "fitting," but in the Parisian tradition, they use scrap cotton to produce a trial fitting. Lauwers follows this procedure to ensure the best fit. His shirts also have an exceedingly high level of handwork—hand-executed pick stitching at the shoulders, handmade buttonholes, and a hand-embroidered monogram, if you request one. It's rare to see this level of handwork in top-end bespoke shirtmaking (stuff from London's Jermyn Street is entirely machine sewn). Lauwers can make shirts for men and women. Consider him if you're interested in fine French tailoring and want a shirt that exhibits an exceptional level of craftsmanship. The second person is Emiko Matsuda, who has been working as a bespoke shoemaker in London's West End for almost 30 years. Matsuda went to school for bespoke shoemaking and then studied lastmaking under Terry Moore, arguably the most famous living lastmaker today (although now retired). For decades, she served as the main lastmaker for Foster & Son, one of the three major West End bespoke shoemaking companies before its closure a few years ago. Today, Matsuda works as an independent who produces for men and women. Her styles are "traditional West End," which is to say the sort of styles historically worn by people who wore suits and sport coats. That means things such as wingtip oxfords, split toe derbies, country grain chukkas, penny loafers, and the like. What I like most about Matsuda's work is that she doesn't just deliver a beautifully crafted, handmade bespoke shoe, but she also provides a unique level of service. Given her experience in this trade, she's able to counsel clients on the sorts of leathers and details that will make for a tasteful design, but still fit their needs and personality. In the last 20 years, as more bespoke shoemakers end the market, sometimes I see things that demonstrate technical finesse, but ... perhaps lack taste. Matsuda is great in that she can guide you towards details that will prove to be in good taste decades from now, so you're not just slapping narrow fiddleback waists on loafers. Consider Matsuda if you love traditional West End shoemaking and want someone with the skill and experience who can guide you towards something you'll enjoy wearing for decades. The styles are traditional, but can work with a lot of smart-casual outfits today, such as Shetland knits and flannel trousers (no jacket). Finally, and as usual, this is not a paid tweet. I don't get kickbacks, commissions, freebies, discounts, or anything else. I only make these announcements because I love bespoke crafts and would like to see makers be able to continue their trade. If you have questions, please direct them to the makers.

@BuySellBA I spent ~80 USD there myself a few weeks back with an ojo de bife, a few drinks, chorizo and a dessert. However, I thought nothing of it because in LA it would have easily been double that amount

Beef prices definitely have gone up quite a bit the past few months. Just had lunch around the corner from my apartment in Palermo Hollywood at Hierro Parilla. 2 not too big strips of Tira de Asado was 60,000 pesos. The beef was good but the chorizo was overcooked. The french fries were inedible as they were over fried and hard as nails. $101 US Dollars for 2 people including tip. You can leave the tip on a credit card now. Mostly locals eating here vs. mostly tourists the last time I came a few months ago.

Callenstics park looking real empty on New Years day morning