﻿Things I Wish I Bought Sooner [0:00:00]
Starting this list off, Amazon stock, Facebook stock, Tesla stock. And, while we’re at it,
I wish I would have picked up some Bitcoin in May of 2010. Why that month? Because that was the
first recorded transaction where the Florida man bought two Papa John pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoin.
Based off today’s market rates, just ten years later, he paid $150 million
for that pizza. Umm, umm, umm. I hope that pizza was good.
Seriously, gents, in today’s video, I’m laying out the items that make my life a bit easier,
the items I wish I would have bought earlier. [Music]
First up on my list, quality sunglasses. Now, these glasses right here are the first
high quality sunglasses I ever purchased back in 2005, and I spent more money on these,
even though they were on sale than any sunglasses I’ve ever bought.
Ten times more because to that point, I was spending maybe $5, $10,
$15 on cheap sunglasses. These were well over 150 bucks, like 40% off. That was a lot of money,
and still is, I know for a lot of people. But, when I put these on, it only block,
you know, some of the sun, but it was clearer, everything was sharper and I immediately noticed
the difference. And that’s the difference between high quality and cheap sunglasses.
It’s all in the lenses and how they construct the lenses, how they build them. Cheap glasses,
it’s going to feel like, oh, yeah, they’re blocking some of the sun, but they’re actually
still a lot of those UV rays and it’s not blocking glare. It’s not making it easier for you to see.
High quality lenses are going to have multiple coatings on them,
and they’re not only going to be usually just better looking, better styles, but they also are
going to be ones that simply just allow your eyes to see better by blocking that glare.
Next up on the list of things I wish I would have bought sooner, an electric toothbrush. So,
for the longest time, I used manual toothbrushes. They were cheap, they got the job done.
I didn’t really think about the dentist. I go see them every year, every six months.
He say everything is fine, you’re doing good. And then, I decided to go a year and a half
without seeing the dentist. And I go in there and he points out, I’ve got gum disease. I don’t just
have gingivitis, I had full-on gum disease. Why? Because I had a lot of plaque buildup and it just
simply was not good for the teeth. What would have prevented that and what has prevented that
ever since, electric toothbrush. So, here’s the thing is when you’re
manually brushing your teeth, I know about me, I had very bad form, I wasn’t going in circles.
The thing is, this will do a much better job of disrupting the buildup of plaque.
Gentlemen, I’m telling you, spend a little bit more money on electric brush.
Take care of your teeth because once you go down the dark side, you just can’t come back. Nowadays,
yeah, it’s going to end up saving you tons of money if you get an electric toothbrush.
And, right with that, get a tongue brush and a tongue scraper. I’ve got deep grooves on my
tongue. I got a lot of food, a lot of coffee that builds up back in there. I know you guys have told
me down in the comments, I’ve been trying to do a better job, but this helps with your breath.
And, when it comes to grooming, don’t stop there, get a nose trimmer. There’s tons of inexpensive
battery-powered options out there. Some that go in circular motion, other ones that go back and
forth. And if you want to be fully off the grid, they’ve even got full manual ones.
So, with this one, there’s kind of an embarrassing story. When I was in my early 20s,
I had a girl I’ve been dating for a while give me a nose trimmer as a gift. She was a really nice
really sweet girl and I took the hint and I got rid of the forest that was coming out of my nose.
Now, gents, in today’s video, I’m listing out a lot of items. And what if I were to
tell you that you could find all of these for 10, 20, 30, 40, 50%
off. And wouldn’t it be great if you can get these discounts at over 5,000 stores.
And better yet, instead of having to go to the 5,000 stores, you have one wish list
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Next up on the list of things I wish I would have bought sooner, dark colored denim in a
slim cut. Notice I didn’t say skinny and I’m not saying that you got to wear something
that’s tight and overly constricting. But, I am saying that most men wear jeans that are too big.
[0:05:01] This was me back in 2004. I used to
wear carpenter jeans. And, I had one of my sisters take me out shopping. She’s like, “You know what?
Try these.” And she picked them out, I felt they were a little bit tight. She said, “You know what?
Over time, they’re going to loosen up a bit. Just buy these. I’ll buy them for you.” And,
she’s like, “You’re going to really like these.” I think they look good. And I had my wife see m in
these jeans and she loved them. All of a sudden, I realized, wow, I actually can fit in these.
And here’s the thing is, again, most men are wearing jeans that are way too loose or way
too baggy. Maybe try a little bit of closer fit especially if you take care of your body. You’re
a thin guy, you’re a fit guy, find jeans that fits you. It is going to make a big difference.
The next thing I wish I would have bought sooner, a nice watch. So, when I was a teenager,
I actually saved up for a watch, had a nice watch, and something happened, I think it was college,
I stopped wearing watches. In the Marine Corps, I started
wearing them again. And then, after the marines, I just stopped wearing it. I just
didn’t get into them and I went through a ten-year period without wearing a watch.
Nowadays, it’s like I feel naked without a watch. And it’s not just about telling
time. It’s about your relationship with time. It’s about simply there’s something about a
watch that it’s magical. For those of you guys that collect watches or into them, you know.
And, I’m not saying you got to go out there and spend tons of money. I got back into them with
fashion watches. I know some of you guys don’t like them at all, but if that’s not your thing,
then tons of great options out there. Maybe grab a Seiko, I’ve talked about
G-SHOCK before. Tons of good options. Orient is a great value brand.
Right now, as you can see, I’m wearing my Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight. When I wear this watch,
it’s just something that connects me to history. I love the overall look,
the mechanics. It’s a beautiful piece of jewelry. And maybe jewelry is the wrong word for it,
art. And that’s what I look at these watches as. So, when you get into watches, however you
get into it, find that, hey, there are tons of options out there. If you want something that’s
fashionable, if you want something that’s going to stand up to the test of time, something you’re
going to be able to pass on, whatever it may be, find the watch for you and, yeah, get into it.
Now, speaking of watches, the next stop on list, we’ve got man boxes. And I’m going to talk about
a variety of different types of bags and boxes that men can have. But, I’ll tell you that when
I started buying watches, I just put them back in the original boxes and kind of hid them away.
And then, I found out, wait a minute, they got these beautiful display cases that you can
actually put over on your shelf and not that you’d want to show off to people, but, yeah, you do. I
mean, point being is it’s fun to be able to look at your beautiful collection on a daily basis.
And like I said, there’s other type of man boxes out there. This one, incredibly functional. Not
only can you shine your shoes on it, but inside it’s going to hold all the tools all the equipment
I need to shine my shoes. Because how many times do you want to get something done and you can’t
find the equipment, you can’t find the tools that you need. This keeps everything in one place.
Next up on the list, I’ve got a dopp kit. Now, for a lot of you guys, you’re like, “Okay,
that’s for traveling.” Not always. So – and if you guys live with roommates and if you guys have
to share a bathroom, I know I do. I’ve got one shower in my house and I’ve got four kids, a wife,
and everyone uses the same bathroom. The problem with that is I used to when my
kids were smaller, I would put my stuff and no one would touch it. Now, I’ve got a teenage daughter,
I’ve got a teenage son, and it seems my stuff is getting thrown all over the place.
I put things into my dopp kit. I shut it. I have not happened to lock it yet, but still, people
do a pretty job of not entering my dopp kit to use dad’s shaving cream and dad’s razor. This actually
gives me a bit of privacy in a shared bathroom. And now, that we’re back into bathroom, let’s talk
about upgrading your shaving routine. Most likely, you’re using a shaving foam coming out of a can
that uses a propellant, most likely butane, which is going to dry out your skin.
You’re also probably using a disposable razor. Nothing wrong with, you know, for certain
situations. But, the one razor, yeah, this isn’t that great. A lot of you guys have upgraded to 3,
4, 50 blades, whatever it may be, understand that that is going to cost ingrown hairs especially
if you have somewhat curly hair on your face. How to get around that? What do you want to use
instead? Guys, consider going back to the safety razor. One blade to rule them all.
This is one of the most economical ways to shave and really it is incredible simple.
Why did we get away from this? Because a lot more money can
be made if you’re buying disposable razors. And let’s talk about that shaving cream. You want
to go to something that really just gets the job done and puts down a lubricant and doesn’t come
out of a can, uses no propellant, because they got to cover up the smell with – it’s just bad juju.
You just want some that is going to have glycerin in it that’s going to
create a very slick layer and enable the razor to smoothly go across the skin.
Another item on this list of things I wish I would have started using earlier,
shaving oil. I didn’t start using shaving oils till about three years ago when I found out
that this is a great thing if you get nicks, you get cuts, you get any type of irritation,
then add another layer of protection. That’s what the oil does.
You put on about five to six drops before you just rub it onto your face, then you put on the shaving
gel or the shaving cream and it provides two layers of protection. You go over with that razor
and it’s just does a better job of protecting your skin from the irritation that a razor can cause.
This next tip, simple, practical, and it may save you from a big doctor’s bill, and that is
get the right shoe insert. [0:10:01]
So, in my 30s, I started having issues when I was going out to run. I would
run 5 miles and have pain in my foot, so much so that I stopped running. For
pretty much a year, it was painful for me. I was a cross country runner, a track runner in college.
And, I started doing some research and I was going to go see a podiatrist and then I found out, well,
try this insert before, you know, maybe you’ve got a low arch. So, I did it. $20 insert solved the
problem. All of a sudden, I’m putting on seven miles, ten-mile runs, and I’m not in any pain.
Guys, it is a quick fix and it may just solve the issue that you’re having with your shoes.
And, speaking of shoes, you want to have the right shoes for the job. If you’re going to be
working on a construction site, steel toe boots. If you’re going to be in a gym deadlifting,
squatting, you want to have lifting shoes. Me, I was that guy in there with running shoes
doing squats, doing deadlifts, not really having proper form,
having the wrong equipment for it. Guys, if you’re going to be in the gym, get the right gym shoes.
Next up on this list, the right cap. 2020 for me has been a year of the flat cap. I just love the
way it looks. It’s functional. It gets the job done. Some of you guys have already started,
you’re wearing a baseball cap. Why not upgrade that hat to something that’s a little bit, yeah,
more classic, something that’s a little bit more stylish, something that’s going to set you
apart from all the other guys out there. And speaking of setting yourself apart,
let’s talk about the power of fragrance. So, three years ago, this is one of my three
rotational fragrances. I didn’t have too many and it was something that I want something classic.
If you’re not wearing your fragrance, I highly advise you check out Acqua di Gio. I absolutely
love this one. But, if you want something a little bit more challenging, something that
could be a great year round fragrance, maybe check out Himalaya by Creed. A little bit pricier side,
but it’s something that definitely is going to set you apart from all the other people out there.
You want something warmer, maybe something for the winter, check out Carlisle by Parfums de Marly,
amazing fragrance as well. And if you want something that pretty much no other guy is
going to be wearing, a unisex fragrance here by Tom Ford. It’s got a unique note,
a truffle note. Check it out, Black Orchid. Now, if you’re interested in how to buy cologne
online without getting ripped off, you’re going to want to watch this video right here. It’s
my ultimate guide to buying fragrances online and getting your money’s worth.
Check out this video if you are considering finding a signature scent or you want to buy
your 100th fragrance. I give you all my tips and tricks to be able to get the best deal
online right here. [0:12:16] End of audio