I had a conference with my doctor this morning to go over the results of my physical last week. I dressed in a turtle neck, corduroy sport coat, and dark corduroy trousers. Mirror shined boots on my feet. Wore an overcoat, flat cap and leather gloves. The doctor greeted me with, "You are really sartorial this morning," and commented on my boots several times. It left me feeling great. Bottom line was that my "heart risk score" was 2%, the lowest number my doctor had seen. He was well pleased. Not bad for 81 years old! A great video with a great set of habits. Thank you, Ash.
Ash, I agree about physical activity, the hardest thing to do in getting that exercise is to take that first step. I also agree on reading as well. It is a better investment on your time than watching something on the TV or a video. Planning your life is a good way to think about how things you want to do work out with a simple plan. Staying grounded gives us all a calm perspective and it lets you enjoy the simple things of life. Take pride in one's appearance is something that does make me feel good. Great thoughts today!
Bravo. I’m 68. Wife & I work out in the gym for 1.30 hours a day. 7 days. Then 5km walk 3-4 times a week. We feel fantastic and easily able to deal with life’s issues. Ps.. I have just fi pushed reading “ what your food ate” … worth a look. 🥂
Fantastic, I have shed 78 pounds over the course of 18 months with diet and by walking 2 miles three times a week. I've noticed that even my employees are speaking to me in a more positive manner. Perhaps they are picking up on my newfound energy.
I find that having some structure to the dsy is helpful; My morning routine for example is : Get up, have an espresso Glass of warm water, and 20 minutes of stretching. 15 minute walk. Then Shower, get ready for work. by using a yellow notepad and writing down the days work schedule. Just the act of writing it down, leads to action in my experience. Reading daily, usually while having tea in the evening for at least 30 mins. It's a great wind down before bed. Workout with weights 3 Times a week. at the gym or home gym. Once something is a habit, it's hard to break. Dressing well is also an art, and well worth learning.
Wisdom, here. I decided a while back that I would work on keeping my marbles before I lost them. For several years now, I find odd moments to think. When the alarm goes off in the morning, I hit snooze, close my eyes, and imagine a white board. I keep watch for math teasers during the day and work on them on the next morning with my eyes closed. It's amazing what you can do by visualization of work with pencil and paper after you practice for a while. It's a great way to start the day.
Well done Ash. Your ironing habit reminded me of something I read about Robert Plant: Back in his Led Zepplin days he is said to have requested an iron and an ironing board in the dressing room. He found that the act of ironing grounded him and prepared him before the live performance. So there you go. You're in good company.
I began rucking a few months ago and find it very enjoyable. If you are going to walk anyway add a rucksack and weight and get three times the workout without much more effort. Try it, I think you will also enjoy it.
Great minds think alike, they say... 😅 Not having a car helps my physical activity. As long as it isn't pouring rain, or a howling blizzard in winter (slight exaggeration here) I take my bike if the distance is less than 10 km one way. In bad weather, the walk to the tram stop is still, well, a walk a least. Write it down! That's so crucial. As David Allen ("Getting Things Done" - I recommend reading that) put it, "your brain is for having ideas, not for storing them". But it only works if you go all in. If your brain doesn't trust your note keeping, it will still be circling around those chores and thoughts. ...time to start cooking! Lots of vegetables to cut!
As a 60 year old man who's approach to life is not dissimilar to yours I think you make good points here. More broadly I think the online community you have established is very valuable. Those of us who try to make the effort to dress well know we are not alone. More importantly your advice, in particular on broader issues beyond style provides a way for chaps to get help- talking is always good. This channel, and specifically you, are definitely a power for good.
I definitely see a difference when I dress better. I took a promotion at the beginning of this year, and simply making the change from scrubs every day to a even a polo or button down and chinos has brought a difference in how coworkers treat me. And I get a lot more "sir" when I'm out and about. Of course I'm in the US so the bar is lower....
If you read the work of Thich Nhat Hanh, we would agree with your definition of meditation and mindfulness. His example is washing dishes as a test of mindfulness.
Ash your right. Being well dressed makes like feel better. The truth is… when one dresses badly they feel that little bit less content or happy. Resulting in reducing their personal quality of life. This must have a long term effect.
Good morning Ash and the assembled Chappage Back to Saturday routine. 5k in the ❄️❄️❄️ done Breakfasting now whilst watching this video. I don't Gym, I just run, every day. I'm not a big reader. If l do, it's mainly read history books rather than fiction. I don't plan every day, I don't have a journal I'll list stuff to do in a note pad. I will be populating a 2025 calendar soon. 🫡
It is my favourite watch and I don't wear it in the woods - 6-month update on that watch filmed and will be released on channel very soon. Short answer - it has surpassed my expectations and has retired Rolex from any future buying considerations.
I wish, I wish. Just a comment for those few who genuinely can do nothing about their (excess) weight. Health issues from heart to back to hips mean that exercise is nigh impossible. I walk the dogs for 3/4mile first thing each morning and come back having to lie down and take more pain killers. We’ve now bought a mobility scooter for me so that I can go on long walks with my wife and dogs and even trips upto London. My diet is good - I suppose like everyone, it could be better in that we have a take away meal every couple of weeks. But medication and lack of exercise mean that I’m overweight. Wasn’t always the case. Played rugby upto the age of 52 but, 40 years of propping, may be good for fitness but has played havoc with neck and back. The purpose of this is to make the case that people who are overweight should not be automatically defined as lazy or over-eaters. I’m sure many are but I know it hits the confidence of others like me who would love to walk 5 miles a day; absolutely love to.
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I had a conference with my doctor this morning to go over the results of my physical last week. I dressed in a turtle neck, corduroy sport coat, and dark corduroy trousers. Mirror shined boots on my feet. Wore an overcoat, flat cap and leather gloves. The doctor greeted me with, "You are really sartorial this morning," and commented on my boots several times. It left me feeling great. Bottom line was that my "heart risk score" was 2%, the lowest number my doctor had seen. He was well pleased. Not bad for 81 years old!
A great video with a great set of habits. Thank you, Ash.
Congratulations on the great health! Good habits really do pay off!
Ash, I agree about physical activity, the hardest thing to do in getting that exercise is to take that first step. I also agree on reading as well. It is a better investment on your time than watching something on the TV or a video. Planning your life is a good way to think about how things you want to do work out with a simple plan. Staying grounded gives us all a calm perspective and it lets you enjoy the simple things of life. Take pride in one's appearance is something that does make me feel good. Great thoughts today!
Bravo. I’m 68. Wife & I work out in the gym for 1.30 hours a day. 7 days. Then 5km walk 3-4 times a week. We feel fantastic and easily able to deal with life’s issues. Ps.. I have just fi pushed reading “ what your food ate” … worth a look. 🥂
Fantastic, I have shed 78 pounds over the course of 18 months with diet and by walking 2 miles three times a week. I've noticed that even my employees are speaking to me in a more positive manner. Perhaps they are picking up on my newfound energy.
Fantastic!
I find that having some structure to the dsy is helpful; My morning routine for example is : Get up, have an espresso Glass of warm water, and 20 minutes of stretching.
15 minute walk. Then Shower, get ready for work. by using a yellow notepad and writing down the days work schedule. Just the act of writing it down, leads to action in my experience.
Reading daily, usually while having tea in the evening for at least 30 mins. It's a great wind down before bed. Workout with weights 3 Times a week. at the gym or home gym. Once something is a habit, it's hard to break. Dressing well is also an art, and well worth learning.
Excellent.
Wisdom, here. I decided a while back that I would work on keeping my marbles before I lost them. For several years now, I find odd moments to think. When the alarm goes off in the morning, I hit snooze, close my eyes, and imagine a white board. I keep watch for math teasers during the day and work on them on the next morning with my eyes closed.
It's amazing what you can do by visualization of work with pencil and paper after you practice for a while. It's a great way to start the day.
Well done Ash. Your ironing habit reminded me of something I read about Robert Plant: Back in his Led Zepplin days he is said to have requested an iron and an ironing board in the dressing room. He found that the act of ironing grounded him and prepared him before the live performance. So there you go. You're in good company.
I began rucking a few months ago and find it very enjoyable. If you are going to walk anyway add a rucksack and weight and get three times the workout without much more effort. Try it, I think you will also enjoy it.
Great minds think alike, they say... 😅
Not having a car helps my physical activity. As long as it isn't pouring rain, or a howling blizzard in winter (slight exaggeration here) I take my bike if the distance is less than 10 km one way. In bad weather, the walk to the tram stop is still, well, a walk a least.
Write it down! That's so crucial. As David Allen ("Getting Things Done" - I recommend reading that) put it, "your brain is for having ideas, not for storing them". But it only works if you go all in. If your brain doesn't trust your note keeping, it will still be circling around those chores and thoughts.
...time to start cooking! Lots of vegetables to cut!
Thanks!
Thank you sir!
As a 60 year old man who's approach to life is not dissimilar to yours I think you make good points here. More broadly I think the online community you have established is very valuable. Those of us who try to make the effort to dress well know we are not alone. More importantly your advice, in
particular on broader issues beyond style provides a way for chaps to get help- talking is always good. This channel, and specifically you, are definitely a power for good.
Thank you sir.
Thank you too.@@TheChapsGuide
Nice video sir, bravo!
Hello Ash. Nice outfit, Leuchtturm 1917 notebook, beautiful writing with a fountain pen! 👍✍
I definitely see a difference when I dress better. I took a promotion at the beginning of this year, and simply making the change from scrubs every day to a even a polo or button down and chinos has brought a difference in how coworkers treat me. And I get a lot more "sir" when I'm out and about. Of course I'm in the US so the bar is lower....
Nice outfit. Perfect for your coloration.
If you read the work of Thich Nhat Hanh, we would agree with your definition of meditation and mindfulness. His example is washing dishes as a test of mindfulness.
Ash your right. Being well dressed makes like feel better. The truth is… when one dresses badly they feel that little bit less content or happy. Resulting in reducing their personal quality of life. This must have a long term effect.
Thanks Ash. You have me wondering what your walking attire typically is.
Barbour, wool and Trickers boots
Good morning Ash and the assembled Chappage
Back to Saturday routine.
5k in the ❄️❄️❄️ done
Breakfasting now whilst watching this video.
I don't Gym, I just run, every day.
I'm not a big reader. If l do, it's mainly read history books rather than fiction.
I don't plan every day, I don't have a journal I'll list stuff to do in a note pad.
I will be populating a 2025 calendar soon.
🫡
Do you ever wear your Cartier Santos, or was it not a good purchase because you never wear it?
It is my favourite watch and I don't wear it in the woods - 6-month update on that watch filmed and will be released on channel very soon. Short answer - it has surpassed my expectations and has retired Rolex from any future buying considerations.
Dear Ash, liked it very much. Watching from Dhaka Bangladesh 🇧🇩
I wish, I wish. Just a comment for those few who genuinely can do nothing about their (excess) weight. Health issues from heart to back to hips mean that exercise is nigh impossible. I walk the dogs for 3/4mile first thing each morning and come back having to lie down and take more pain killers. We’ve now bought a mobility scooter for me so that I can go on long walks with my wife and dogs and even trips upto London.
My diet is good - I suppose like everyone, it could be better in that we have a take away meal every couple of weeks. But medication and lack of exercise mean that I’m overweight.
Wasn’t always the case. Played rugby upto the age of 52 but, 40 years of propping, may be good for fitness but has played havoc with neck and back.
The purpose of this is to make the case that people who are overweight should not be automatically defined as lazy or over-eaters. I’m sure many are but I know it hits the confidence of others like me who would love to walk 5 miles a day; absolutely love to.
Can anyone mention the 5 habits?
I think that one should never disclose one’s age. Keep people guessing. M
Language. M
Erstwhile?!
= old