One of the most important things I’ve learned about personal style—and life in general—is this: stay aligned with your self-image. The worst choices I’ve ever made, both in style and lifestyle, happened when I tried to impersonate someone else’s way of living or adopt their habits and advice without reflection.
Even when I read thinkers I deeply admire—like Naval or more niche voices like Taleb—it’s nearly impossible to map their lives onto mine. I might agree with many of their ideas, even feel inspired by their worldview, but the context they speak from is often miles away from my own.
There’s a saying that fits perfectly here: “Take advice like medicine—one per day. You wouldn’t take a handful all at once.” It makes total sense. We can pick up useful insights from others, but we also need to filter out what doesn’t suit our reality, goals, or stage of life.
So wear what feels right. Do what feels true. Build from where you stand—not where someone else has already been.
Stay sharp.
