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Real Men Real Style I just looked up Vincero and their "marble" model blew me away. I love the silver Nero. I'm definitely going to be purchasing one of those. Thanks so much for all the good work you do
Gore Melian "You are not the car u drive, u are not the contents of ur wallet, u are not ur bank account, ur not ur phucking khakis. Ur the all singing all dancing crap of this world!"
Nice Trade it's in our nature. In fact, it's useful. You judge people based on their looks every day and you need to because there's no way you can know the personality of millions of people
A lot of people don't understand that you do this not just to impress other people. You do it because it takes discipline, almost always improves your career, your choices and the amount of respect you command. People see the effort you put into your presentation and it is the effort that people respect and it builds your self-respect.
Wearing an expensive watch only works on people who are into expensive watches. People who don't care about it (wast majority) will NOT know the difference and will be unaffected by it.
It depends, they sure wouldnt be able to tell if you spent 1k 10k or 100k for it and will be able to make guesses only based on your salary and whether it says "Rolex" on it. But if you are wearing either some extraordinary watches like Perrelet Turbine or moon phase watches they will notice even if they think you "spent good chunk of money on them, like 500 or even 1k"
Yes, this is a true statement but then again those who do notice the nice watch gets you into 'that club' so to speak where the watch is the password. Also, those who don't recognize a fine watch are the same people who do not know a fine bottle of wine or do not appreciate a fine pair of shoes etc. You know, birds of a feather tend to stick with what is comfortable for them and would likely not be found following these videos either. I am trying not to sound pompous by the by
I'll save you some time 1. Custom clothing. 2, A great looking watch 3. Quality shoes 4. The technology you use 5. The Car you drive 6. Having Strong Convictions 7. A body by design, being fit. 8. Mastery of Etiquette 9. Having great skills at interesting and useful things like a foreign language. 10. The people you surround yourself with. Hang out with good looking, successful, intelligent winners.
goldsilverandiamonds ha! "Interesting and useful things like a foreign language". Moved to France from California, so speaking French is not interesting or fun or great, it is just survival. Americans, like me, lose their shit when we move abroad.
Funny how you still refer to foreigners while living abroad. I find the main problem with Americans is cultural toughness, and the American individuality that boarders on absolute selfishness. I live in France and I am the foreigner, and I totally agree about the part that we are hard on ourselves. Because like most expats, we want to taste the world from their cup of tea, not some filtered processed Lipton version, but real Turkish or Korean Ginger or Ban Cha.
Status symbols are only important if you have the means to back it up. I mean if you are middle class and drowning in debt for you're luxury lifestyle still doesn't elevate you to elite status.
That’s why there are so many middle class people who are deeply in debt up to their eyeballs just to live in McMansions, drive German luxury cars; such as, Audi, BMW, Mercedes; wear designer brand clothings and Rolex watches, and send their children to Ivy League universities. A truly wealthy person can instantly recognize a fake rich from a mile away.
As long as you don't fall into the trap of constantly craving everyone else's approval it never hurts to use some of these natural psychological trains of thought to your advantage. Good video!
That's only if you become dependent on those people's views. If you use it to your advantage once in a while, but don't fall for it all, then it won't hurt.
I think a lot of people's parents didn't give them enough attention as children. Then they still act like children when they are adults because they didn't have the opportunity to learn by example. And it is only going to get worse into the next generations.
Spending large amounts of money just so you can keep up with the "wealthy crowd" will not lead to happiness and prosperity. The notion that you can magically achieve the same social status just by wearing expensive clothes is foolish.
Yeah... I live in South Florida and Mr Richard Yuengling Jr. likes to visit Hollywood Florida... Ran into him a few times... He's the nicest unflashiest guy ever... And of course he owns Yuengling Brewery... He just looks like a nice old guy...
I see all these people complaining about how superficial and shallow one must be to care about these society-made status symbols, and I feel the same way myself. However, that doesn't change that +200k people have clicked on this video with an interest in the subject, so even though people want to get rid of this system, it just lies in many people's nature to see themselves relative to those around them. You can hate on this as much as you want, but it won't change the fact that stereotyping, social value, and a competitive world perception is a part of human nature in one way or another. I personally think that the ultimate status to reach, is the personal status where you are happy and just don't care about other people's judging opinions. Still that doesn't change that as long as you view yourself and your self worth relative to others around you, the social hierarchy will exist.
You would be talking about Malow's Hierarchy of needs. The last stage being, 'self-actualization' Something very hard to master and that many do not accomplish in their lifetime
*Having a strong conviction* is a definite status symbol, and demonstrates confidence. But in this culture of *social justice* and *constantly offended* that we have in the *world* , how in the *world* can a man *openly expresses* his convictions without getting his *livelihood* threatened? Hell, even his own belief in himself can be taken as *misogynistic* these days.
The answer is, you can't. It's sad but true. If your strong conviction is politically incorrect, you simply cannot demonstrate it or you could not only lose your livelihood, it could open you to physical attacks or legal trouble.
There is a quote about being able to entertain two ideas at the same time, you know.... Either way, a strong conviction can be held at the deepest level, but you lack self-control if you cannot avoid expressing them outwardly.
Most people do not have the self restraint to distinguish between an idea and the person saying it. It's like they never learned that you can disagree with someone and still get along with them.
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Having a strong conviction means beeing close-minded. Saying "I am convicted that..." in other words means "I don't want to confront my opinion with reality". In some parts of USA might be in to be a Christian fanatic, but in Europe that would instantly disqualify from civilized society. There's a big difference between personal belief and strong conviction. ISIS guys have strong conviction, yet their social status equals to pigshit.
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+Flinch I don't know about authoritative definitions of conviction and faith. From my perspective, conviction is just a poor excuse of lack of thinking. Certainly one can not "proove" 2+2=4 by conviction. It is defined by axioms of Abelian group of Natural numbers. Anyone can choose to agree with them or not (i.e. with reasoning that quantity can not be separated from quality). There are algebraic groups where "4" is not defined. Rational beliefs are adjusted with experience, but convicted believers - these guys just don't want to hear about theory of groups, they just chose to be ignorant, so I see conviction as a vice, not a virtue. Perharps the better word here would be "devotion", i.e. to devote one's life to family, traveling, studies, service, sport, art, fight...
I find this to be true. Especially in EU where casual dressing distinguishes the college student from the working professional. I have noticed when I am well dressed, I am taken more serious. Thanks for the video. The only question is how to measure status, as you on many occasions, you insisted someone "status has gone up".
I used to think these things were shallow and useless. But after 30 years of life experience I'm beginning to appreciate what this is about. First impressions are very important. Not because we want to impress people who are shallow, nor because we value such people. But because we live in a world where not everyone you meet for the first time is gonna know who you are and what you are about. People who don't know you are gonna judge you by the most shallow methods, that's human nature. Having style and trying to establish status symbols is not about impressing people you already know, its about making your life more convenient when you are around people you don't know. I have no doubt that if I spend some time with someone, I can impress them and show them that I am an interesting and intelligent person, worth their time and effort. But that's where the problem starts and ends. If you don't have good first impressions, you will never get that opportunity to begin with.
Like allcoiledup said, it's painful for many people mentally. Very painful. That's why it's a sensitive subject and will always get downvotes from people who hate the system. I don't like the way our world works, but it's completely useless to fight against it. It's not something we can revolutionize or 'do away with'. It just doesn't work like that. It's as much a part of us as a species as breathing or eating.
After Trayvon Martin was shot by George Zimmerman what did people say? They said he was dressed like a thug and wouldn't have appeared suspicious if he wasn't wearing a hoodie. So apparently choice of clothing tells some people whether or not you deserve to live.
I definitely agree with you that it is important to surround ourselves with people in our own peer group and above, but I think it's equally important in how we treat people who may not be in our social circle, or status. Great men and women are know in how they treat little or regular people.
OldSport I think everyone is taking this the wrong way. This is a channel meant to help men become gentlemen if they so desire. While it is true that society has become materialistic, that does not mean it is an excuse to let yourself go as a way to "rebel" against it. People will look more favorably upon a well dressed man than a sloppily dressed man.
+Ariel Morrison The essence of what you are saying is correct. Materialism can be taken to extremes of course. But it is incumbent on a man to look good, Dress well , keep him-self clean, smelling nice, look after his skin and hair, exercise, be good mannered, kind and charitable.. That is all that women look for, and if he keeps up those high standards she will do the same for him... It is all very basic ... And most of all, as my Jewish mother would always say < You may not marry the one you love, but love the one you marry , and you will have a long happy life together > ( and without the drama that can lead to all kinds of problems that can make one poor )
This video is meant to guide people who appreciate a somewhat materialistic lifestyle. No one forces you to live and behave this way. This is neither a monopolistic nor a dominant way of living that everyone on earth follows. Saying that "this is what life is now" is simply ridiculous. A materialistic lifestyle has certainly been there for the last thousands of year and was not just invented in the late 2010s by some conspicuous business moguls. Videos for all kind of lifestyles could easily be found available on youtube, whether it's religious, athletic, artistic, solitudinous or adventurous. You can search for one that suits your preference and worldview. You live your life and others live theirs. There's reason to get sad at all my friend. Unless you are upset because your way of living is not the one that everybody follows, which I hope is not a case.
It's not the lifestyle that I found to be sad but rather the fact that this IS how people will judge you. That is life for the most part. It doesn't matter how successful you are, you will be judged by these mentioned categories in life. I find nothing wrong with someone living a materialistic lifestyle after all it is their life.
It is a carefully crafted “innocent” “tame” and “nerdy” look to give the impression of being harmless. It is camouflage to be sure and the mark of a certain generation.
In my opinion the best status symbol is your body. It stays with you at all times and shows you put in hard work and dedication to get where you are. Unfortunately this symbol is often neglected when people are to busy chasing "things". They say there is no time to workout and eat healthy, so they just grab cheeseburgers for lunch and dinner and snore in their sofa after work.
You are exactly on point Antonio. After I changed my dressing style, thanks to you, people started seeing me differently, when I walk into a restaurant they treat me more nicely. People assume that I am the leader of the group. I think good manner and speaking eloquently goes a long way. By the way I like white gold version.
Love your videos, especially your wardrobe building approach. I was surprised to see you wear a sweater that had obviously been on a coat hanger. I fold all knits and store them flat or rolled for travel.
When you don't actually have status sometimes you have to do whatever needed to get it. I am sure he thinks he is really clever. In this kind of philosophical system everything is allowed, or so they think so.
You have no idea how clothes impact. I am in a wheel chair and as an experiment I dressed in cutoffs, tee shirt, flipflops, etc and rode the escalators in the subways in DC. I ride the escalators which put me in close proximity to people, forcing people to interact with me. The result, people treated me like a street person and were rude, impersonal, disdainful. Then I switched to a nice suit, shoes, watch and people treated me like royalty, opening doors, giving me right of way, waited patiently and were courteous, made eye contact, etc. So I pay attention to dress when I'm out in public. Thank you nice blog. Watch; old school duel time Bulova.
As someone with your "condition", you obviously developed a very realistic world view and see the world in it's harsh brutality through your own eyes. Thank you for this comment. It just proves how our world works, and how futile it is to fight against it. We are an extremely visual species and our judgments of other people are made within seconds visually.
Actually I think RMRS is correct when he talks about presentation. The same is true for the chair. It is important to smile, make eye contact, be assertive , clean, articulate and refined. My chair is spotless! What I find is that then people are people, some get it some do not. You will always find those that do not like people that are different, and if I were to be honest I think that is the minority of folks. Well and that is why I subscribe to this blog is that I am always looking or little ways to make it easier for people to approach me and get to know me.
My favorite watch brand is Vostok. You can get a military grade, 200M mechanical automatic for around $100. They've been used by elite troops, they've been to space. Just a good, unbelievably rugged watch. I do recommend a custom strap though.
Some people missed the point, for example in my community it is not about big brands and having a flashy car. It's more about being original and doing much with less. Great video
I think you covered a lot of bases. People also care about whether you live alone and for how long. Surprisingly, it didn't matter if you had roommates or were totally single, the main factor was whether you had moved out. I got a lot of flack from someone I was seeing for having moved out late in life. Also, some people see traveling as a status symbol. I would love to own the black gold Vincero.
Dear sir, thank you very much for the video. I find your videos very interesting and they teach me a lot. I'm happy to see that you've addressed the intangible properties of 'style' in this video. Indeed it is not only about what car you drive or what watch you're wearing, but it is also HOW you drive that car and HOW you wear that watch. Drive in style. (most of the time that means decent: Drive properly, like a 'chauffeur'). Wear the watches you mentioned with style: it'll do that particular brand good and will do you even better! Looking forward to more videos. Greetings from The Netherlands
I rarely comment on these videos but in this case i have some real world experience to bring to conversation. Not too many years ago, I was obsessed with collecting every high end toy. I had one the biggest boats at my marina, a new v8 Ferrari, and Mercedes Sl , among others. What it got me was two faced attention. Everyone wanted to pretend to others as if they knew me but meanwhile all I heard about was all tha resentment everyone had towards me. Not admiration. I was someone trying to mind his own business at the marina and had all this attention from people and very little of it was sincere or positve. Turth is most people are clueless as well. Status is all illusion. If you apsire to luxury , do it for yourself alone . Forget about the "status". It isn't real.
I'd rather say 100% of it is an advertisement. He is selling you the way to make yourself a better person, he is selling you a better version of yourself. Ungrateful people like you, Mike are never rare.
I think this is good advise that applies to people that want to live a superficial life style. We shouldn't have to spend our entire paycheck to appear something we are not. Today, most good people don't care about watches or shoes or clothing. Friends at parties may admire your car if it is something special, but in the professional world this just means reliable transportation. The only people that care about what kind of car you drive, are people interested in getting money out of you. Wealthy people are actually trying to not look rich and wear watches and clothing obtained at Ross or Marshalls because in most places you might get unwanted behavior from others. BETTER advise : Dress for the particular place accordingly to your intentions (blend in or stand out), and speak accordingly to the audience. Be confident, be fun, be humble, be honest, be positive, speak and ask smart questions or be a good listener. This will get you a lot further.
One may argue that it's the shallowest people who are most interested in perceived status. Why this is often true, try spending a week dressed down, then the next week dressed up. Same person, different perception! I'm not saying it's right, fair or just, but humans are seldom right, fair and just.
yeah, but public opinion needn't affect you unless it affects you professionally. This "interest in perceived (or real) status" for it's own sake seems symptomatic of insecurity and lack of self-worth. Not shallow, just sad.
So many butthurt people on here damn. I've had a lot of contact with a lot of different people in my life and trust me on one thing. You can say that this is all for superficial ppl and stuff but the truth is that your appearance does make a difference. Wheter you like it or not we don't live in a world of 'Beauty lies inside' and 'Be who you want'. Although I agree with both of them, appearance still has a huge impact on how people treat you. Like the guy in the comment section says. Dressing in a suit will get u treated like a king and dressing like a hobo will well... Stop being buthurt and stop denying the fact that that this isn't some fairytale world where no one judges you for how you appear.
The things that are highlighted in the video would be mainly seen as worthless if it was even noticed at all to one at a higher emotional state. Indulging in materialism is denying one's true self from the one.
There's a saying for this in Dallas: "the 30k millionaire" -people with the used BMW trying to look the part. You gain true value and true status by knowing who you are and expressing that in an honest way in the world.
I liked the video, however by looking at all these comments I think your status just went down majorly by associating yourself with an inferior quality brand like Vincero. That is a point in itself that was missed. Attaching your name to a product can be dangerous to one's reputation.
The problem is by associating yourself with status symbols, you associate yourself with environmental destruction and exploitation. I know someone very educated who commented the arrival of a shiny luxury car with the following words: Here comes the scum of evolution.
This is really next level bro, well done. Even the commercial was well done. Some or most of this can be challenging but he's giving it to us straight and we can benefit from it or be damaged by it. Like most of us I'm good at some of these and not so good at others. Really RELEVANT video and beneficial. One last thing, he's not promoting this thinking he's explaining what we're up against.
I'm a little confused by #5. You've repeatedly said your truck is 20 years old unless I'm mistaken. Aaron also drives a (I believe) 2007 Infiniti, which, granted it's a good vehicle, doesn't necessarily scream "money". So from these videos I got the impression, and I don't hold you to it, that the vehicle you use isn't really all that important, as long as you care about it (clean it, keep it in good condition etc.)? I'd love for you to elaborate on this, unless it's too much of a hassle. And as is customary, I must ask: How was your day, Antonio? Cheers and keep up the great videos.
Great point - neither of us are ever seen in our vehicles by people we need to make an impression on. If I were a realtor selling 500K to Million dollar plus homes in Atlanta......you bet what I drive to show potential buyers these houses would matter. If I had a business in lawn care - the truck and the way my supplies looked could affect the price I can charge. For me - I live in a farming town of 1000 people - my truck is inconspicuous and functional works great for my needs!
WoW, there is a lot of negative comments on this video. You hit jackpot Antonio, you touched a subject that resonates with a lot of people in a very deep way. Better to be hated than to be ignored in my honest opinion.
I see you're getting criticised by some of the commenters, but I want to say thanks for presenting this information in a professional and accessible offering. I've partied with Billionaires & Oscar winners and been homeless, within the span of 5 years, and I personally hate the superficiality of much of the modern world... However, I wouldn't take it out on someone attempting to provide insight & information. Observation is a primary element of existence and navigating everyday life. Subtle (or blatant) cues communicate, whether we like it or not. Attitude and individuality are so valuable, but that doesn't eradicate the programming we're attuned to. Again, thank you for creating this video, and enjoy the minivan! Hey, the new ones are pretty sweet;)
All you haters commenting fail to realize that what he's saying is rooted in deep truth. These are tips and shortcuts to having more perceived "status" in different environments... which is exactly what the video is called People DO judge you for your shoes, often times much more than other garments... and if all you're going to do is hate why did you click on this video to begin with? I think it's a great informative video on an interesting topic. Thanks for posting
Hey Antonio this video has shot up to my top 3 styling content snippets. It's deep I like this direction where styling is more holistic. I'd like to call it styling your life.. :) Keep it up. All the best Sir.
Following the etiquette norm usually makes you look obedient. However, not disrespecting them while not following the etiquette can take it to another level to show your higher power.
Music is very powerful. I'm short, stocky, have a weird lazy eye, not stylishly dressed but neat and clean and I'm pretty reserved in social settings. however, if I'm in a room with a piano, it doesn't matter if that room is full of handsome models, the biggest extroverts or millionaires. When I sit down and play that piano, I don't have to speak a word to anyone and that room is mine in ten minutes. I start with light jazz, followed by some bach preludes, then, a Chopin nocturne or two and I wait until a small crowd gathers until inevitably someone asks me to play something fast. As soon as I break into an etude by Liszt, Rachmaninov or Chopin, I have all eyes and ears on me. Music can be atomic social power for an introvert.
Hi Antonio, Great video. Still you have missed some of of the most important status lifters: 1-sophisticated (yet humble) mastery of own language/speech (incl. non verbal) 2-good /above average general knowledge of science, philosophy, history, geography etc... 3- having a reputation (= people who never met you know about you and have an opinion -good or bad) 4-show grace under pressure In crowded Manhattan or London city non of your business partners will ever see your car and no watch under 25K impresses anyone anymore these days. You're right that clothing & shoes and grooming seem really be the most direct, powerful and quick acting status lifters. If those are not impeccable all other efforts won't help. I love your vids and find them quite helpful and entertaining.
Its not about being shallow or materialistic. Its more about the fact that people take visual clues and try to make sense of that, its more or less something that happens automatically (part of evolutionary psychology) wither you are shallow or not. Its also very much relative to your environment. Humans are hardwired to make snap judgments. We don't have the time/resources to get to analyze every person around us in depth.
King Voxel What about individuals with a decent level of intelligence, intriguing topics of conversation..... AS WELL as having a great sense of style?
@Jon Bradfield I find your retort erroneous. Indeed in a minority of instances one's use of slang may be an indication of said person having a weak education, however grammatical correctness is far more taxing. To procure a grammatically correct sentence in a typical conversation could be taken by many, if not most people as a posh insult. As if they have yet to "rise above."
I think there's a time and a place for using status symbols to impress people because, with certain things, first impressions make a huge difference. But I also see the need for avoiding status symbols at other times, and I mean intentionally, so you can accomplish certain things without attracting attention. For example, if I put on my best suit and roll up in a Rolls Royce Phantom, with a driver popping out to open my door (even though I can do that myself), there are certain things I can accomplish at certain places that I wouldn't be able to do wearing a t-shirt and jeans and driving up in say a Jeep Patriot. But even then, because I'm wearing a suit, the suits that greet me are still going to have their guard up and I'm either going to have to prep a lot more or invest a lot more time to get what I want which results in more time invested to accomplish the same end result. But if I put on sneakers, jeans and a t-shirt I can get in the back door and get a complete tour of the facility precisely because the guys in the back see me as one of them even if I'm far from it. They'll show you everything you wouldn't get to see even if you happened to get a tour from a suit up front. Pro-tip: I've had more "guided tours" of more businesses, seeing exactly how their facility is laid out and learning about their key customers, suppliers, operations, and even the personalities of their core staff and who really runs the show in reality and not just on paper learning far more than I would have had I went through the front door wearing a suit in far less time, than most people would ever suspect and I did it wearing cheap shoes, t-shirts and sometimes even shorts. So everything is relative to what you're doing, what you're trying to accomplish and why. A few months ago, I decided I wanted to do some biking for the day instead of my usual work routine. I knew that I could simply grab my cell phone and that I could get plenty of work done during the day while being out on a trail somewhere getting plenty of fresh air and exercise. So off I went. I got up early as usual and about mid morning decided to go grab a drink at a certain somewhere and sit, relax and get some work done while taking a break from literally biking around all day. While waiting in line, an older man commented to me that I must be unemployed or on welfare. Yes, he actually opened up by saying both of those things. I looked at him and recognized who he is as he owns a airplane business although he didn't recognize me. I said "what makes you say that?" He responded with "you clearly don't have a job you need to be at with the way you're dressed." I was wearing shorts, sneakers and maybe an exercise shirt. And it was a Tuesday. I responded, "I actually own several businesses but I don't have to kiss your ass and I certainly owe you no explanation especially given that you apparently lack the wisdom to avoid judging other people by appearances only and certainly at this stage in your life." He's past 70 without looking up his information. He decided to try the "do you know who I am" line on me and I said "yes, you're (first and last name) and you're value has gone down in my book because you seem to go around trying to put other people down, without getting to know them, based purely on first appearances and I now think of you about the same way I think of a turd." By the way, turds are useful but most people would only see that statement as an insult. He was surprised that I knew who he was and he asked me who I am and when I told him his non-verbal comm was all I needed to see to know that he was thinking oh shit, I said the wrong thing to the wrong person this morning. So, sometimes, using first impressions to size someone up is exactly the wrong thing to do. You have to be smart in life and sometimes people of exceptional means go around dressing like they are mediocre simply to not be recognized (a ball cap and cheap sunglasses can often make all the disguise you need) in order to stay grounded and in touch with reality. I like to sometimes sit at a fast food restaurant, getting some work done on my cell phone, and listen to some of the conversation taking place around me just to keep up with what random people are talking about. Back side of the story. I was looking for a certain airplane to purchase a couple of months following that encounter and I saw that the certain airplane that I was looking for was for sale through his company and since it's right in my hometown I decided to give him a call. I did meet with him to see the particular plane I was interested in and he expressed that he was sorry for the way he treated me when we incidentally bumped into one another in the above story. I ended up not buying that exact airplane because I found a better deal, less total time, same quality, better upgrades and a better price somewhere else. But I didn't give him another speech. I think the turd speech was more than clear enough. I just walked away and walking away I thought to myself that it's important to avoid making judgements about people based purely on appearances without at least making some observations about their character and what they bring to the table. Example: I've interviewed job applicants from all sorts of backgrounds including Ivy League and flagship University graduates to ordinary high school graduates and veterans. And I've noticed that I actually prefer the high school graduates and veterans I've hired who maybe went to a relatively unknown state university to the flagship or purportedly prestigious universities precisely because the people I hired outperformed the people who came from the flagship or otherwise more prestigious universities and family backgrounds and I'll bet on performance over propaganda any day of the week. I happen to know quite a few psychopaths who dress well and are in positions of prestige, power and influence. And I would rather do business with a person of mediocre means who isn't bent on dispensing a pack of lies, on a quest for domination over others including even psychological abuse along the way. Just food for thought for whatever someone chooses to walk away with.
love your video on status,very helpful, I always thought about what you wear it is very important,, because you're sending a message to people about yourself. now when I go shopping I take with me what I learned from you. I don't really own nice watch I know from your videos you elaborate how important is to own a nice watch, I do love silver color watches like you do, thank you for the amazing videos Alex godinez.
HAHAHA.....VINCERO? What the....thats.....I cant even talk thats so ridiculous. Vincero is what you find at ROSS that comes with a cheap ass wallet. hahah....terrible advice,bro.
Addendum: Knowing the rules helps a man DECIDE the ways he gets status. As far as a mate goes I'd only be concerned with what's important to me, some of that would benefit my status and some wouldn't. Accepting that I would then need to compensate by focusing more in the other areas to gain status. Thanks again
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All my life I've tried to contest our social hipocrisy and I tend to be a little messy in my looks but I applaud this inniciative because I think the lack of a concious way of behaving affect us all negatively. This serie is really classy
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Real Men Real Style hi what i will say about the arabian clothes because i'm from UAE
i mean what U will say
Real Men Real Style I just looked up Vincero and their "marble" model blew me away. I love the silver Nero. I'm definitely going to be purchasing one of those. Thanks so much for all the good work you do
Real Men Real Style I enjoyed the video. I would like to know how to find a tailor in my area that is good. Is there a suggestion you may have?
Sounds like a plan.
“We buy things we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't like.”
Gore Melian "You are not the car u drive, u are not the contents of ur wallet, u are not ur bank account, ur not ur phucking khakis. Ur the all singing all dancing crap of this world!"
The real world is not Fight Club or a quote book. In the real world you will always be judged by what shape you are in and how you look.
"I am very hungry I should go get a pizza" - SS3K 2017
And here goes the "I don't give a damn!" thing!
Gore Melian funny most people that are at the top of their professions etc don't give two hoots about the things they own,they just own things..
everyday it amazes me, how superficial people are :^(
Nice Trade Surprised you're not used to it by now then.
At least there is a "super" in superficial :)
Real Men Real Style in arabia people used 2 buy at least the porest arab could buy 2000$ Thob (sorry for my english)
Nice Trade it's in our nature. In fact, it's useful. You judge people based on their looks every day and you need to because there's no way you can know the personality of millions of people
Digital-Scratch i'm arabian and every month i buy 10.000 $ thob
A lot of people don't understand that you do this not just to impress other people. You do it because it takes discipline, almost always improves your career, your choices and the amount of respect you command. People see the effort you put into your presentation and it is the effort that people respect and it builds your self-respect.
Joke
Wearing an expensive watch only works on people who are into expensive watches. People who don't care about it (wast majority) will NOT know the difference and will be unaffected by it.
Knee-Cola If you ever see a Jaquet Droz Bird Repeater, you will never that day. Jaquet Droz watches leave everyone breathless!
Agreed. Ironic, the watch he promoted, "Vincero", I have never heard of. And I like watches.
just stay away from that kind of people: if they don't know anything about watches, they're not worth your attention.
It depends, they sure wouldnt be able to tell if you spent 1k 10k or 100k for it and will be able to make guesses only based on your salary and whether it says "Rolex" on it. But if you are wearing either some extraordinary watches like Perrelet Turbine or moon phase watches they will notice even if they think you "spent good chunk of money on them, like 500 or even 1k"
Yes, this is a true statement but then again those who do notice the nice watch gets you into 'that club' so to speak where the watch is the password. Also, those who don't recognize a fine watch are the same people who do not know a fine bottle of wine or do not appreciate a fine pair of shoes etc. You know, birds of a feather tend to stick with what is comfortable for them and would likely not be found following these videos either. I am trying not to sound pompous by the by
I'll save you some time 1. Custom clothing. 2, A great looking watch 3. Quality shoes 4. The technology you use 5. The Car you drive 6. Having Strong Convictions 7. A body by design, being fit. 8. Mastery of Etiquette 9. Having great skills at interesting and useful things like a foreign language. 10. The people you surround yourself with. Hang out with good looking, successful, intelligent winners.
goldsilverandiamonds ha! "Interesting and useful things like a foreign language". Moved to France from California, so speaking French is not interesting or fun or great, it is just survival. Americans, like me, lose their shit when we move abroad.
Burning Metal lrl Who hurt you??
I was joking man. Dark humour....
Funny how you still refer to foreigners while living abroad. I find the main problem with Americans is cultural toughness, and the American individuality that boarders on absolute selfishness. I live in France and I am the foreigner, and I totally agree about the part that we are hard on ourselves. Because like most expats, we want to taste the world from their cup of tea, not some filtered processed Lipton version, but real Turkish or Korean Ginger or Ban Cha.
Americans are the most giving and charitable people in the world.
"He's short" "He's ugly"
Damn, that hurts 5'10 king of manlets here.
SickChip Dude, I'm 5'5 you don't know the struggle
ThePainBringer
I can't even imagine, life is unfair.
SickChip Genetics wherent kind to me
I guess I got people's attention with that!
Feelsbad. Im 14 and im 6,06 (or something like that im not that well with converting stuff. 1,85m though)
Status symbols are only important if you have the means to back it up. I mean if you are middle class and drowning in debt for you're luxury lifestyle still doesn't elevate you to elite status.
has the opposite affect, makes you look undisciplined
status symbols are only important.....to betas who need to compensate. lol
That’s why there are so many middle class people who are deeply in debt up to their eyeballs just to live in McMansions, drive German luxury cars; such as, Audi, BMW, Mercedes; wear designer brand clothings and Rolex watches, and send their children to Ivy League universities. A truly wealthy person can instantly recognize a fake rich from a mile away.
With status symbols you just show that you care crap about the environment and other people.
8:08 "You start speaking Mandarin!"
*Shows picture of Sushi*
Me:*sigh*
As long as you don't fall into the trap of constantly craving everyone else's approval it never hurts to use some of these natural psychological trains of thought to your advantage. Good video!
trinsicity I like your point!
chasing status symbol is fruitless. you end up being slaves to other people's views and approval. imo, its weak and pathetic
That's only if you become dependent on those people's views. If you use it to your advantage once in a while, but don't fall for it all, then it won't hurt.
Super! Love this answer crazy808ish.
i agree
I think a lot of people's parents didn't give them enough attention as children. Then they still act like children when they are adults because they didn't have the opportunity to learn by example. And it is only going to get worse into the next generations.
very true man , lets boikot this channel
You walk in the back door and start speaking Mandarin,...In a Olive Garden LOL.
Having straight teeth is a status symbol too. Thanks for the tips!
last one is controversial? there is the saying "a man is judged by the company he keeps". And it hold's quite true
Yes it does!
LOL
Materialism 101: buy expensive shit and get a trophy wife... ok, great video -_-
and be a pretentious snob
And look down upon people who can't afford the same lifestyle as you.
KaelinSaint this is the dumbest thing that you could ever say. now, do a favor to the whole world and shut up forever.
KaelinSaint this is the dumbest thing that you could ever say. now, do a favor to the whole world and shut up forever.
Spending large amounts of money just so you can keep up with the "wealthy crowd" will not lead to happiness and prosperity. The notion that you can magically achieve the same social status just by wearing expensive clothes is foolish.
How to look rich: be rich.
And most rich people, don't look it...
That's why they are rich...
Yeah... I live in South Florida and Mr Richard Yuengling Jr. likes to visit Hollywood Florida... Ran into him a few times... He's the nicest unflashiest guy ever... And of course he owns Yuengling Brewery... He just looks like a nice old guy...
That's it ,isn't that simple?
Rich is one thing. WEALTHY is a different story. Arabian princes wear extremely unimpressive things. If you know, you know.
So basically all I need is stuff you promote. Right?
yea...and dont forget that car :)
Oh Yeah I want a mini-van and a custom bespoke Mister Rogers sweater just like his! ;-)
Get rid of your mates and girlfriend too.
I see all these people complaining about how superficial and shallow one must be to care about these society-made status symbols, and I feel the same way myself. However, that doesn't change that +200k people have clicked on this video with an interest in the subject, so even though people want to get rid of this system, it just lies in many people's nature to see themselves relative to those around them. You can hate on this as much as you want, but it won't change the fact that stereotyping, social value, and a competitive world perception is a part of human nature in one way or another. I personally think that the ultimate status to reach, is the personal status where you are happy and just don't care about other people's judging opinions. Still that doesn't change that as long as you view yourself and your self worth relative to others around you, the social hierarchy will exist.
You would be talking about Malow's Hierarchy of needs. The last stage being, 'self-actualization' Something very hard to master and that many do not accomplish in their lifetime
Maybe cause the title is.... wait for it...... clickbait? yeah.
or people clicked on it to comment and articulate their views.
Fake life works till you run out of money, then you just look lame, false and insecure.
I am just here to droll the dressmen :)
*Having a strong conviction* is a definite status symbol, and demonstrates confidence. But in this culture of *social justice* and *constantly offended* that we have in the *world* , how in the *world* can a man *openly expresses* his convictions without getting his *livelihood* threatened?
Hell, even his own belief in himself can be taken as *misogynistic* these days.
The answer is, you can't. It's sad but true. If your strong conviction is politically incorrect, you simply cannot demonstrate it or you could not only lose your livelihood, it could open you to physical attacks or legal trouble.
There is a quote about being able to entertain two ideas at the same time, you know.... Either way, a strong conviction can be held at the deepest level, but you lack self-control if you cannot avoid expressing them outwardly.
Most people do not have the self restraint to distinguish between an idea and the person saying it. It's like they never learned that you can disagree with someone and still get along with them.
Having a strong conviction means beeing close-minded. Saying "I am convicted that..." in other words means "I don't want to confront my opinion with reality". In some parts of USA might be in to be a Christian fanatic, but in Europe that would instantly disqualify from civilized society. There's a big difference between personal belief and strong conviction. ISIS guys have strong conviction, yet their social status equals to pigshit.
+Flinch I don't know about authoritative definitions of conviction and faith. From my perspective, conviction is just a poor excuse of lack of thinking. Certainly one can not "proove" 2+2=4 by conviction. It is defined by axioms of Abelian group of Natural numbers. Anyone can choose to agree with them or not (i.e. with reasoning that quantity can not be separated from quality). There are algebraic groups where "4" is not defined. Rational beliefs are adjusted with experience, but convicted believers - these guys just don't want to hear about theory of groups, they just chose to be ignorant, so I see conviction as a vice, not a virtue. Perharps the better word here would be "devotion", i.e. to devote one's life to family, traveling, studies, service, sport, art, fight...
I find this to be true. Especially in EU where casual dressing distinguishes the college student from the working professional. I have noticed when I am well dressed, I am taken more serious. Thanks for the video. The only question is how to measure status, as you on many occasions, you insisted someone "status has gone up".
In EU all people are usually posh and arrogant. You don't change their minds with some stupid nouveau riche "style" anyway.
I used to think these things were shallow and useless. But after 30 years of life experience I'm beginning to appreciate what this is about.
First impressions are very important. Not because we want to impress people who are shallow, nor because we value such people. But because we live in a world where not everyone you meet for the first time is gonna know who you are and what you are about. People who don't know you are gonna judge you by the most shallow methods, that's human nature.
Having style and trying to establish status symbols is not about impressing people you already know, its about making your life more convenient when you are around people you don't know.
I have no doubt that if I spend some time with someone, I can impress them and show them that I am an interesting and intelligent person, worth their time and effort. But that's where the problem starts and ends. If you don't have good first impressions, you will never get that opportunity to begin with.
deadbutmoving Unfortunately it's true, I lost a lot valuable people cause they didn't know me and didn't made a good 1 st impression.
Society will always have a kind of caste system. Nowadays you can move up castes in a capitalist society
Gibran Saliba that is a truth that many people do not want to admit.
Like allcoiledup said, it's painful for many people mentally. Very painful. That's why it's a sensitive subject and will always get downvotes from people who hate the system. I don't like the way our world works, but it's completely useless to fight against it. It's not something we can revolutionize or 'do away with'. It just doesn't work like that. It's as much a part of us as a species as breathing or eating.
darkzerk7 ; Learning/ knowing how the world works is not the same as surrendering to it.
darkzerk7 even other animals will fight to be the king of the others in the pack(wolves, lions, etc)
A Keeper Of Odd Knowledge correct
No 11. gentlemen tiege Hanley...... wait wrong guy
Lol I'm done
trying to impress other people isn't powerful.
Robot HandLove hipster spotted 😂
Robot HandLove Yep that's how poor people talk 😂😂
it just feels nice to look good every now an then
After Trayvon Martin was shot by George Zimmerman what did people say? They said he was dressed like a thug and wouldn't have appeared suspicious if he wasn't wearing a hoodie. So apparently choice of clothing tells some people whether or not you deserve to live.
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I definitely agree with you that it is important to surround ourselves with people in our own peer group and above, but I think it's equally important in how we treat
people who may not be in our social circle, or status. Great men and women are know in how they treat little or regular people.
This video might come off as an "how to be a douche" class but these are facts. This is what life is now unfortunately. This makes me sad.
same man....I unlike some people don't care what status you are in
OldSport I think everyone is taking this the wrong way. This is a channel meant to help men become gentlemen if they so desire. While it is true that society has become materialistic, that does not mean it is an excuse to let yourself go as a way to "rebel" against it. People will look more favorably upon a well dressed man than a sloppily dressed man.
+Ariel Morrison
The essence of what you are saying is correct. Materialism can be taken to extremes of course.
But it is incumbent on a man to look good, Dress well , keep him-self clean, smelling nice, look after his skin and hair, exercise, be good mannered, kind and charitable.. That is all that women look for, and if he keeps up those high standards she will do the same for him... It is all very basic ... And most of all, as my Jewish mother would always say < You may not marry the one you love, but love the one you marry , and you will have a long happy life together > ( and without the drama that can lead to all kinds of problems that can make one poor )
This video is meant to guide people who appreciate a somewhat materialistic lifestyle. No one forces you to live and behave this way. This is neither a monopolistic nor a dominant way of living that everyone on earth follows. Saying that "this is what life is now" is simply ridiculous. A materialistic lifestyle has certainly been there for the last thousands of year and was not just invented in the late 2010s by some conspicuous business moguls.
Videos for all kind of lifestyles could easily be found available on youtube, whether it's religious, athletic, artistic, solitudinous or adventurous. You can search for one that suits your preference and worldview. You live your life and others live theirs. There's reason to get sad at all my friend.
Unless you are upset because your way of living is not the one that everybody follows, which I hope is not a case.
It's not the lifestyle that I found to be sad but rather the fact that this IS how people will judge you. That is life for the most part. It doesn't matter how successful you are, you will be judged by these mentioned categories in life. I find nothing wrong with someone living a materialistic lifestyle after all it is their life.
Bill Gates dresses like he shops at Old Navy.
mustangx218 like old navy stuff from salvation army 😀
Yeh when you are uber famous for being richest guy on planet u could go out in diapers and a pacifier and people would take u seriously...
He doesn't care anymore. Actually he probably never did.
It is a carefully crafted “innocent” “tame” and “nerdy” look to give the impression of being harmless. It is camouflage to be sure and the mark of a certain generation.
@@roflmows . . . from 30 years ago
In my opinion the best status symbol is your body. It stays with you at all times and shows you put in hard work and dedication to get where you are. Unfortunately this symbol is often neglected when people are to busy chasing "things". They say there is no time to workout and eat healthy, so they just grab cheeseburgers for lunch and dinner and snore in their sofa after work.
#6 Taking a stand on values and convictions was a real encouragement for me. Thank you for sharing.
Antonio, not a good idea to hang your sweater, eh?
Nikola Tesla nice observation! And he talks about fashion...
You are exactly on point Antonio. After I changed my dressing style, thanks to you, people started seeing me differently, when I walk into a restaurant they treat me more nicely. People assume that I am the leader of the group. I think good manner and speaking eloquently goes a long way. By the way I like white gold version.
Indeed it really does! And good choice by the way!
I bet you are not any leader. You are just wannabeeeee.
Love your videos, especially your wardrobe building approach. I was surprised to see you wear a sweater that had obviously been on a coat hanger. I fold all knits and store them flat or rolled for travel.
most of the commenters here don't understand the whole point of this particular video...... LOL
the point is simple: marketing from the companies that paid to advertise to a bunch of beta males seeking validation through consumerism.
momentarily switched off when he started with the watch add!
lindex626 every video is an advertisement
When you don't actually have status sometimes you have to do whatever needed to get it. I am sure he thinks he is really clever. In this kind of philosophical system everything is allowed, or so they think so.
You have no idea how clothes impact. I am in a wheel chair and as an experiment I dressed in cutoffs, tee shirt, flipflops, etc and rode the escalators in the subways in DC. I ride the escalators which put me in close proximity to people, forcing people to interact with me. The result, people treated me like a street person and were rude, impersonal, disdainful. Then I switched to a nice suit, shoes, watch and people treated me like royalty, opening doors, giving me right of way, waited patiently and were courteous, made eye contact, etc. So I pay attention to dress when I'm out in public. Thank you nice blog. Watch; old school duel time Bulova.
As someone with your "condition", you obviously developed a very realistic world view and see the world in it's harsh brutality through your own eyes. Thank you for this comment. It just proves how our world works, and how futile it is to fight against it. We are an extremely visual species and our judgments of other people are made within seconds visually.
Wow!! That's a great example!
I don't want to be too curious, but may I ask how people treat you in society in general? Does the wheel chair make a huge difference?
Actually I think RMRS is correct when he talks about presentation. The same is true for the chair. It is important to smile, make eye contact, be assertive , clean, articulate and refined. My chair is spotless! What I find is that then people are people, some get it some do not. You will always find those that do not like people that are different, and if I were to be honest I think that is the minority of folks. Well and that is why I subscribe to this blog is that I am always looking or little ways to make it easier for people to approach me and get to know me.
antonio is becoming quite the guru. love his common sense approach to these topics and lets face it guys we need all the help we can get! Keep it up!
For a style expert, shouldn't you know not to put your sweaters on a hanger?
Michael Spezzano When was that?
Check the video, you either have pointy shoulders, or you've been hanging your sweaters, just say'n
Michael Spezzano I see it now
First thing I noticed
Michael Spezzano Mic drop.
I've noticed that a man's taste in hobbies and vices can also play a role.
Great insight!
You really now that a man has taste when he watches videos about dressing instead of videos about science, art or philosophy.
Lame watch commercial.
Lame watch. Chinese parts, quartz movement, overpriced.
Oh yea, spending 1 minute in a 10 minutes video to talk about a watch. What a sell out...
My favorite watch brand is Vostok. You can get a military grade, 200M mechanical automatic for around $100. They've been used by elite troops, they've been to space. Just a good, unbelievably rugged watch. I do recommend a custom strap though.
Some people missed the point, for example in my community it is not about big brands and having a flashy car. It's more about being original and doing much with less. Great video
this sounds like top 10 ways to get robbed.......
shoes, cloth, watch, car, brand name stuff.... yeah.......... not gonna happen
I think you covered a lot of bases. People also care about whether you live alone and for how long. Surprisingly, it didn't matter if you had roommates or were totally single, the main factor was whether you had moved out. I got a lot of flack from someone I was seeing for having moved out late in life. Also, some people see traveling as a status symbol. I would love to own the black gold Vincero.
You got me sold on a Vincero watch. I just bought one and gonna see if it looks good on me.
god damn it, i just spent 40000 on a jeep Cherokee trailhawak i guess i'm fucked.
why
goal- oriented cuz it aint BMW or fancy luxury car that can give me any status.
I don't get it
goal- oriented nobody is gonna get impressed by a jeep. got it?
jeeps are hot
Just something minor:
Mandarin: mentioned
Photos of Japanese food: be shown
This is going to bug me the whole day.
ka hei chan talk about carelessness in making a video
Dear sir, thank you very much for the video. I find your videos very interesting and they teach me a lot. I'm happy to see that you've addressed the intangible properties of 'style' in this video. Indeed it is not only about what car you drive or what watch you're wearing, but it is also HOW you drive that car and HOW you wear that watch. Drive in style. (most of the time that means decent: Drive properly, like a 'chauffeur'). Wear the watches you mentioned with style: it'll do that particular brand good and will do you even better! Looking forward to more videos. Greetings from The Netherlands
"you can't judge a book by it's cover"..but people usually don't study a book that has a torn cover...
the video was great ,I am sure it will help me
I rarely comment on these videos but in this case i have some real world experience to bring to conversation. Not too many years ago, I was obsessed with collecting every high end toy. I had one the biggest boats at my marina, a new v8 Ferrari, and Mercedes Sl , among others. What it got me was two faced attention. Everyone wanted to pretend to others as if they knew me but meanwhile all I heard about was all tha resentment everyone had towards me. Not admiration. I was someone trying to mind his own business at the marina and had all this attention from people and very little of it was sincere or positve. Turth is most people are clueless as well. Status is all illusion. If you apsire to luxury , do it for yourself alone . Forget about the "status". It isn't real.
I would say look for people who inspire you and help you reach the stars.
50% of 10mins are advertisements..
Really? I thought it was 99%
I'd rather say 100% of it is an advertisement.
He is selling you the way to make yourself a better person, he is selling you a better version of yourself.
Ungrateful people like you, Mike are never rare.
I don't see why people are hating towards you? You seem like a great guy trying to help. Good luck to you man
I think this is good advise that applies to people that want to live a superficial life style. We shouldn't have to spend our entire paycheck to appear something we are not. Today, most good people don't care about watches or shoes or clothing. Friends at parties may admire your car if it is something special, but in the professional world this just means reliable transportation. The only people that care about what kind of car you drive, are people interested in getting money out of you. Wealthy people are actually trying to not look rich and wear watches and clothing obtained at Ross or Marshalls because in most places you might get unwanted behavior from others. BETTER advise : Dress for the particular place accordingly to your intentions (blend in or stand out), and speak accordingly to the audience. Be confident, be fun, be humble, be honest, be positive, speak and ask smart questions or be a good listener. This will get you a lot further.
My status symbol of choice are my three ladies.
One may argue that it's the shallowest people who are most interested in perceived status. Why this is often true, try spending a week dressed down, then the next week dressed up. Same person, different perception! I'm not saying it's right, fair or just, but humans are seldom right, fair and just.
Jon Bradfield exactly. People are quick to judge, even unintentionally, in a matter of a moment.
yeah, but public opinion needn't affect you unless it affects you professionally. This "interest in perceived (or real) status" for it's own sake seems symptomatic of insecurity and lack of self-worth. Not shallow, just sad.
Your approach based on psychology is extremely interesting to me. Your work is perfect. Your channel is highly recommendable, and I will.
At 1:37 = pure elegance and simplicity. Wow...
So many butthurt people on here damn.
I've had a lot of contact with a lot of different people in my life and trust me on one thing. You can say that this is all for superficial ppl and stuff but the truth is that your appearance does make a difference. Wheter you like it or not we don't live in a world of 'Beauty lies inside' and 'Be who you want'. Although I agree with both of them, appearance still has a huge impact on how people treat you. Like the guy in the comment section says. Dressing in a suit will get u treated like a king and dressing like a hobo will well...
Stop being buthurt and stop denying the fact that that this isn't some fairytale world where no one judges you for how you appear.
The things that are highlighted in the video would be mainly seen as worthless if it was even noticed at all to one at a higher emotional state. Indulging in materialism is denying one's true self from the one.
Being in good physical shape, good posture, Body language, Relating good with people from all walks of life, Humility & Control of your'e Ego
10 minutes of in depth explanations of everything we already know
one of he ways to keep that status symbol just dont get married
like if you still wear sneakers, jeans, and a t-shirt and you are comfortable despite being looked down upon by society
Thank you for this video! Very useful!
There's a saying for this in Dallas:
"the 30k millionaire" -people with the used BMW trying to look the part. You gain true value and true status by knowing who you are and expressing that in an honest way in the world.
Sushi is not Chinese food
I liked the video, however by looking at all these comments I think your status just went down majorly by associating yourself with an inferior quality brand like Vincero. That is a point in itself that was missed. Attaching your name to a product can be dangerous to one's reputation.
The problem is by associating yourself with status symbols, you associate yourself with environmental destruction and exploitation. I know someone very educated who commented the arrival of a shiny luxury car with the following words: Here comes the scum of evolution.
The watch and shoes most definitely... everything else can be what makes you unique and show confident...
This is really next level bro, well done. Even the commercial was well done. Some or most of this can be challenging but he's giving it to us straight and we can benefit from it or be damaged by it. Like most of us I'm good at some of these and not so good at others. Really RELEVANT video and beneficial. One last thing, he's not promoting this thinking he's explaining what we're up against.
Shout out to West Texas!
I'm a little confused by #5. You've repeatedly said your truck is 20 years old unless I'm mistaken. Aaron also drives a (I believe) 2007 Infiniti, which, granted it's a good vehicle, doesn't necessarily scream "money". So from these videos I got the impression, and I don't hold you to it, that the vehicle you use isn't really all that important, as long as you care about it (clean it, keep it in good condition etc.)? I'd love for you to elaborate on this, unless it's too much of a hassle. And as is customary, I must ask: How was your day, Antonio? Cheers and keep up the great videos.
Great point - neither of us are ever seen in our vehicles by people we need to make an impression on. If I were a realtor selling 500K to Million dollar plus homes in Atlanta......you bet what I drive to show potential buyers these houses would matter. If I had a business in lawn care - the truck and the way my supplies looked could affect the price I can charge. For me - I live in a farming town of 1000 people - my truck is inconspicuous and functional works great for my needs!
Real Men Real Style you can mix and match any of the status symbols any way you see fit. Just one status symbol can already induce a halo effect
WoW, there is a lot of negative comments on this video. You hit jackpot Antonio, you touched a subject that resonates with a lot of people in a very deep way. Better to be hated than to be ignored in my honest opinion.
I see you're getting criticised by some of the commenters, but I want to say thanks for presenting this information in a professional and accessible offering. I've partied with Billionaires & Oscar winners and been homeless, within the span of 5 years, and I personally hate the superficiality of much of the modern world... However, I wouldn't take it out on someone attempting to provide insight & information. Observation is a primary element of existence and navigating everyday life. Subtle (or blatant) cues communicate, whether we like it or not. Attitude and individuality are so valuable, but that doesn't eradicate the programming we're attuned to. Again, thank you for creating this video, and enjoy the minivan! Hey, the new ones are pretty sweet;)
Sushi is Japanese. Right? Mandarin is Chinese. Right?
Antonio, do you think you could do a video on colors vs complexion?
💯you kept it real, I appreciate you speaking your true feelings about status and how to find yourself in a slower more productive manner
All you haters commenting fail to realize that what he's saying is rooted in deep truth. These are tips and shortcuts to having more perceived "status" in different environments... which is exactly what the video is called
People DO judge you for your shoes, often times much more than other garments... and if all you're going to do is hate why did you click on this video to begin with?
I think it's a great informative video on an interesting topic. Thanks for posting
BMW = break my windows
or Be My Wife.
Lulu Big Money Wasted
Bavarian Motor Works
where are these watches made?
like to get a new watch to celebrate make America great
Hey Antonio this video has shot up to my top 3 styling content snippets. It's deep I like this direction where styling is more holistic. I'd like to call it styling your life.. :) Keep it up. All the best Sir.
Following the etiquette norm usually makes you look obedient. However, not disrespecting them while not following the etiquette can take it to another level to show your higher power.
You forgot posture and confidence, beats all the others, even that watch ;-) (And yes, these are symbols as well)
What about slaves? Like the amount of slaves you have??
Hahaha
It's 2019. Call them servants
@@carlhewitt5958 No they are now called "associates".
I thought sure those watches would be outside my price range. What a pleasant surprise!
Music is very powerful. I'm short, stocky, have a weird lazy eye, not stylishly dressed but neat and clean and I'm pretty reserved in social settings. however, if I'm in a room with a piano, it doesn't matter if that room is full of handsome models, the biggest extroverts or millionaires. When I sit down and play that piano, I don't have to speak a word to anyone and that room is mine in ten minutes. I start with light jazz, followed by some bach preludes, then, a Chopin nocturne or two and I wait until a small crowd gathers until inevitably someone asks me to play something fast. As soon as I break into an etude by Liszt, Rachmaninov or Chopin, I have all eyes and ears on me.
Music can be atomic social power for an introvert.
sometimes i shove a mandarin in my back door
a six pack , god like smile, clean clothes, confidence and broad shoulders will trump a watch and suit ANY DAY!
aldadragon Ye big time believe it
Id prefer all those qualities AND a watch and suit ahahhaah
All of which are status symbols. You prove this guy's point.
Don't think so
They are mental health indicators, not status symbols.
Hi Antonio,
Great video. Still you have missed some of of the most important status lifters:
1-sophisticated (yet humble) mastery of own language/speech (incl. non verbal)
2-good /above average general knowledge of science, philosophy, history, geography etc...
3- having a reputation (= people who never met you know about you and have an opinion -good or bad)
4-show grace under pressure
In crowded Manhattan or London city non of your business partners will ever see your car and no watch under 25K impresses anyone anymore these days.
You're right that clothing & shoes and grooming seem really be the most direct, powerful and quick acting status lifters. If those are not impeccable all other efforts won't help.
I love your vids and find them quite helpful and entertaining.
Its not about being shallow or materialistic. Its more about the fact that people take visual clues and try to make sense of that, its more or less something that happens automatically (part of evolutionary psychology) wither you are shallow or not. Its also very much relative to your environment. Humans are hardwired to make snap judgments. We don't have the time/resources to get to analyze every person around us in depth.
I kinda prefer people who have a brain and have something interesting to say or some interesting hobbies than people with a bunch of bling.
King Voxel What about individuals with a decent level of intelligence, intriguing topics of conversation..... AS WELL as having a great sense of style?
King Voxel good man.
King Voxel, it's the same people.
@Jon Bradfield I find your retort erroneous. Indeed in a minority of instances one's use of slang may be an indication of said person having a weak education, however grammatical correctness is far more taxing. To procure a grammatically correct sentence in a typical conversation could be taken by many, if not most people as a posh insult. As if they have yet to "rise above."
This should be called top 10 signs the people you should avoid.
Be you and have common sense and show respect.
Best comment ever :)
I am not shy about tips of life and truth this is a good fun video that I know will improve my feelings.
I think there's a time and a place for using status symbols to impress people because, with certain things, first impressions make a huge difference. But I also see the need for avoiding status symbols at other times, and I mean intentionally, so you can accomplish certain things without attracting attention.
For example, if I put on my best suit and roll up in a Rolls Royce Phantom, with a driver popping out to open my door (even though I can do that myself), there are certain things I can accomplish at certain places that I wouldn't be able to do wearing a t-shirt and jeans and driving up in say a Jeep Patriot. But even then, because I'm wearing a suit, the suits that greet me are still going to have their guard up and I'm either going to have to prep a lot more or invest a lot more time to get what I want which results in more time invested to accomplish the same end result.
But if I put on sneakers, jeans and a t-shirt I can get in the back door and get a complete tour of the facility precisely because the guys in the back see me as one of them even if I'm far from it. They'll show you everything you wouldn't get to see even if you happened to get a tour from a suit up front.
Pro-tip: I've had more "guided tours" of more businesses, seeing exactly how their facility is laid out and learning about their key customers, suppliers, operations, and even the personalities of their core staff and who really runs the show in reality and not just on paper learning far more than I would have had I went through the front door wearing a suit in far less time, than most people would ever suspect and I did it wearing cheap shoes, t-shirts and sometimes even shorts.
So everything is relative to what you're doing, what you're trying to accomplish and why.
A few months ago, I decided I wanted to do some biking for the day instead of my usual work routine. I knew that I could simply grab my cell phone and that I could get plenty of work done during the day while being out on a trail somewhere getting plenty of fresh air and exercise. So off I went.
I got up early as usual and about mid morning decided to go grab a drink at a certain somewhere and sit, relax and get some work done while taking a break from literally biking around all day.
While waiting in line, an older man commented to me that I must be unemployed or on welfare. Yes, he actually opened up by saying both of those things.
I looked at him and recognized who he is as he owns a airplane business although he didn't recognize me. I said "what makes you say that?"
He responded with "you clearly don't have a job you need to be at with the way you're dressed." I was wearing shorts, sneakers and maybe an exercise shirt. And it was a Tuesday.
I responded, "I actually own several businesses but I don't have to kiss your ass and I certainly owe you no explanation especially given that you apparently lack the wisdom to avoid judging other people by appearances only and certainly at this stage in your life." He's past 70 without looking up his information.
He decided to try the "do you know who I am" line on me and I said "yes, you're (first and last name) and you're value has gone down in my book because you seem to go around trying to put other people down, without getting to know them, based purely on first appearances and I now think of you about the same way I think of a turd." By the way, turds are useful but most people would only see that statement as an insult.
He was surprised that I knew who he was and he asked me who I am and when I told him his non-verbal comm was all I needed to see to know that he was thinking oh shit, I said the wrong thing to the wrong person this morning.
So, sometimes, using first impressions to size someone up is exactly the wrong thing to do. You have to be smart in life and sometimes people of exceptional means go around dressing like they are mediocre simply to not be recognized (a ball cap and cheap sunglasses can often make all the disguise you need) in order to stay grounded and in touch with reality. I like to sometimes sit at a fast food restaurant, getting some work done on my cell phone, and listen to some of the conversation taking place around me just to keep up with what random people are talking about.
Back side of the story. I was looking for a certain airplane to purchase a couple of months following that encounter and I saw that the certain airplane that I was looking for was for sale through his company and since it's right in my hometown I decided to give him a call. I did meet with him to see the particular plane I was interested in and he expressed that he was sorry for the way he treated me when we incidentally bumped into one another in the above story.
I ended up not buying that exact airplane because I found a better deal, less total time, same quality, better upgrades and a better price somewhere else. But I didn't give him another speech. I think the turd speech was more than clear enough.
I just walked away and walking away I thought to myself that it's important to avoid making judgements about people based purely on appearances without at least making some observations about their character and what they bring to the table.
Example: I've interviewed job applicants from all sorts of backgrounds including Ivy League and flagship University graduates to ordinary high school graduates and veterans. And I've noticed that I actually prefer the high school graduates and veterans I've hired who maybe went to a relatively unknown state university to the flagship or purportedly prestigious universities precisely because the people I hired outperformed the people who came from the flagship or otherwise more prestigious universities and family backgrounds and I'll bet on performance over propaganda any day of the week.
I happen to know quite a few psychopaths who dress well and are in positions of prestige, power and influence. And I would rather do business with a person of mediocre means who isn't bent on dispensing a pack of lies, on a quest for domination over others including even psychological abuse along the way.
Just food for thought for whatever someone chooses to walk away with.
What a nice fantasy story, man. Keep going.
Hate the video all you want but he is absolutely right.
Lol this is only external status symbols, your inner game is weak bro
love your video on status,very helpful, I always thought about what you wear it is very important,, because you're sending a message to people about yourself. now when I go shopping I take with me what I learned from you.
I don't really own nice watch I know from your videos you elaborate how important is to own a nice watch, I do love silver color watches like you do, thank you for the amazing videos Alex godinez.
I can't stop looking at the hanger humps in his sweater. IT'S MAKING ME CRAZY
HAHAHA.....VINCERO? What the....thats.....I cant even talk thats so ridiculous. Vincero is what you find at ROSS that comes with a cheap ass wallet. hahah....terrible advice,bro.
Dude, you look neglected. Before thinking about props learn how to use round neck sweater with collar shirt. THAT IS BASIC.
Addendum: Knowing the rules helps a man DECIDE the ways he gets status. As far as a mate goes I'd only be concerned with what's important to me, some of that would benefit my status and some wouldn't. Accepting that I would then need to compensate by focusing more in the other areas to gain status. Thanks again
All my life I've tried to contest our social hipocrisy and I tend to be a little messy in my looks but I applaud this inniciative because I think the lack of a concious way of behaving affect us all negatively.
This serie is really classy
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