About Me
I grew up in a working class immigrant household in downtown Toronto. My parents were not educated, close-minded and struggled with English and consequently I picked up many bad habits. My family taught me what they knew from their upbringing and their environment. I did learn a lot (good and bad), it was a good start.
Evolution of a Gentleman
But unfortunately, I was also influenced negatively by my environment and surroundings; as a result I was anything less than a Gentleman. Being surrounded by narrow minded thinking, made me not seek out new experiences and therefore not develop new skills. Negative words being said to me affected my thoughts and actions as I was growing up. I dressed poorly, spoke poorly, and had a chip on my shoulder which affected how I viewed people including the world and how others judged me. This negativity also affected my self-esteem, and me have a short fused temper; ready to explode at a moments notice over criticism or over any incident. This stunned my growth; as a Gentleman, but I as I grew older, and came across different people with distinctive experiences, I realized I had a very limited scope on the world and there was much more to experience and improve on to enhance myself. Continues education is the key to self improvement. It does not matter what social class you are born into. Anyone can become a Gentleman.
I was intrigued throughout the years on becoming a better version of myself; which includes learning new skills, improving all aspects of my life that I can control, experiencing new challenges and understanding different disciplines. I realized how stimulating it is for the mind and body. We will be learning and sharing all these new experiences, as we discover them. This blog will be focusing on the transition of a man to a Gentleman. The idea is to become a well rounded individual which as a result is a Gentleman.
As you join me in this journey, we will be trying to become proficient in different disciplines in order to be a Gentleman. Forming a repertoire that will make us develop skills to make us more complete. You can expect to learn about famous Gentleman in History, Gentleman etiquette, sports, foods, activities, fitness, clothing, personality traits to develop, books to broaden one's mind, becoming more cultured, and become a self-sustainable Gentleman. I hope this journey will help to inspire more men like myself looking to improve themselves in all aspect of their life. I was not born a Gentleman, but this story is all about becoming a Gentleman. As I attempt to evolve into one through my interpretation.
Evolution of a Gentleman
Best Version
As I have gone older, I have realized that I an appetite to learn new skills, sports, activities, educate myself and try new experiences that make me the best version of myself. This journey is about continuous learning and self improvement that you can also do. Not only be practising good manners and displaying integrity but increasing our overall knowledge on all sorts of topics, gaining skills in pursuit of becoming distinguished Gentleman one day.
Benefits
Get out of your comfort zone and try something new. Separate yourself from the competition. Always pursuing to better yourself, seeking new skills, information, become more polished, learn more, differentiate yourself from others. Together we will continue building skills that will be benefit us for the rest of our lives'.
Become a Gentleman
Anyone can become a Gentleman; regardless of social class we are born into. Let's incorporate everything we learn so we can embody the timeless qualities of a Gentleman and elevate our personal and professional life.