Tools & Resources

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These are the tools and tech I use for my business and life. I only recommend resources that I use myself. No hype, no dribble, just my favorite things that I use all the time.

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All my YouTube gear. But, please remember, content is king and gear isn’t everything. Start shooting videos with your phone, use your webcam, be consistent, results will follow.

1. My Current Setup

My current YouTube setup. All together it is close to ~$30,000. 

Sony Alpha 7S III

The best video camera I've ever used. 4K 120p, minimal overheating, 10-bit, eye autofocus, touch screen, and title screen make it amazing. I have 3 of these. I may upgrade to FX3 ii when it comes out.
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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM

The most versatile lens I use, the one that is usually on my camera. Although I may be upgrading to the 24-70 GM sometime soon.
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Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Prime

Look at that BOKEH, my normal lense for talking-head shots.
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Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 G OSS Prime

For macro, b-roll, and even more bokeh shots I'll use this crispy lens.
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Sachtler Ace M Tripod System

My favorite one I've used so far. I travel with the Peak Design Travel Tripod. I also use various Manfrotto and Sirui that I've collected over the years.
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Camera Rig

I followed the setup in the video linked here pretty much exactly. DSLR video shooter is fantastic. A "rig" allows for more connections, better monitoring, handling, and more.
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Schoeps CMC641

Never thought I'd spend this much on a microphone but you can't beat the audio and sound isolation. The AT403B and AT2020 are great cheap alternatives.
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DJI Mic 2

The easiest plug-and-play microphone go setup I've ever used. 32-bit when you use the receiver and transmitter together.
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Sennheiser Professional ME 2

A perfect combination with the DJI Mic 2. A quality lavalier microphone. At this price point it can't be beat.
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Zoom F3

32-bit audio again is a life saver here. Just make sure it stays plugged in or has full batteries.
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Sound Blanket Setup x2

Want the biggest upgrade to your audio for cheapest? Build two of these and surround your microphone and you with it. Much cleaner and more intimate audio. Follow the link to see how to make it.
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prograde memory card

A very very very fast memory card. I have about 6 of these.
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Aputure 300d II

The best and brightest light I've ever used. I use two 120ds for fill and background lights but like to have as much natural light during filming as possible.
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Aputure Light Dome III

A high quality softbox (that diffuses the light and makes it appear softer on my face) for a high quality light.
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Aputure MC RGBWW

Love these little fun lights. You'll notice a blue/red tone on th edges of my videos from this light.
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Neewer Teleprompter X17 II

1 out of every 5 videos I use a teleprompter. They help for more complicated or technical videos, although I still find it's difficult to look and sound natural while using a teleprompter.
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Rode VideoMic NTG

The microphone I put on top of my camera when I'm runnin' n' gunnin'. A lav will beat this and a boom mic will blow this away. But it beats iPhone or built-in camera audio.
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Ninja Shinobi

This makes filming B-roll and other shots really fun. You can add your LUTs to this to see what your footage will look like post grade while your shooting the video. When I record my videos main shots I simply plug an HDMI from my camera into my TV or a computer monitor.
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Manfrotto 1004BAC Light Stand

What I attach my lights or boom arms to.
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Boom Arm

What I attach my mic too. You'll need a sandbag to counterbalance this on any of your tripods or c-stands.
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Neewer Rolling C Stand SC340AW

The "rolling" part is huge! Makes it easy and fun to roll around an overhead shot or overhead lighting. Again, you'll probably need a sandbag here.
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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Premium Tesla

Before I start any recording I plug these into my audio receiver (Zoom F3 usually) and it gives my ears superpowers. I notice the AC needs to be turned off, a window closed, and a door shut.
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DJI Mavic 3 Classic RC

The RC screen makes a HUGE difference. If you are getting a DJI drone get one with the screen built-in to the controller. Beautiful drone shots and a ton of fun to use.
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DJI Osmo Action 4

The best GoPro type camera I've ever used. I was dissapointed with the video quality of the Action 5 so I went back to the Action 4.
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Apple Studio Display

27-inch 5K Retina display and lovely colors make this an easy choice for my main monitor.
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CalDigit TS4

A Thunderbolt USB dock that extends the number of plugs on my MacBook and is fast.
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14-inch MacBook Pro M1

I completely maxed out the M1 MacBook Pro when it was released. I've had this since 2021 and is still humming along through 30+ chrome tabs, Final Cut Pro exporting, Photoshop editing, and more.
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Yamaha HS8

Definitely overkill. But these sound and look amazing.
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Desk Setup

My entire desk setup is here. Including Herman Miller Aeron chair, Fully desk, external drives and microphones.
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AOC U2790VQ 27" 4K Monitor

My secondary monitor.
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Epidemic Sound

Where I find Royalty-free music for my YouTube videos.
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Lightroom

When I occasionally nerd out on Photography, this is the best photo editing software I've seen. Also, I edit my thumbnails here before adding text to them on Photoshop.
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Final Cut Pro

When you start editing videos as a creatore you are really deciding between Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro. There are pros and cons of both. I learned Final Cut Pro so I have stuck to it (although I have an editor edit 90% of my videos as of now).
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Topaz Photo AI

I am too lazy to take photos for my thumbnails. So I screengrab in Final Cut Pro and this makes the images usable for YT thumbnails.
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Photoshop

Brutally painful to learn. But better than Canva for quality thumbnail design.
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Frame IO

Where I give feedback at specific timestamps to my video editor. Very helpful.
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Loom

For more detailed feedback or instructionals or making Standard Operating Procedures with screen recordings and videos I'll use Loom.
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Wise

The cheapest, easiest, and most secure way I've found to pay my contractors.
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Website

After 5 years I rebuilt the site myself with a combination of Wordpress, Bricks Builder, HTML/CSS/Java, and AI. Click here to see my complete build setup.
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Kajabi

Currently the best way I have found to host multiple courses, lead magnets, a store, an email list, and a newsletter. I used to use Kit and have heard good things about Circle.
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Vellum

A fantastic book layout organizer. If you ever thought about self-publishing a book using a Mac this is a game-changer.
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Typefully

A beautifully simple way to automate and schedule my X posts.
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All my life and work gear. My goals are to remove negatives as opposed to slightly improve positives.

1. Hardware

14-inch MacBook Pro M1

I completely maxed out the M1 MacBook Pro when it was released. I've had this since 2021 and is still humming along through 30+ chrome tabs, Final Cut Pro exporting, Photoshop editing, and more.
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MacBook Air M3

It's nice to have a second computer to go to coffee shops, or as a backup, when my main computer is hooked up to my big desk setup.
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HHKB Hybrid S Snow

A beautiful keyboard. That sounds beautfiul. That feels fun to type on. Makes me feel like a 1337 programmer.
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mac reg keyboard

I have this keyboard behind my HHKB mainly for the touch ID. Probably not the most efficient.
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Apple Magic Trackpad 2

The last time I used a mouse was in 2011 I think when I quit place WoW. I use only a trackpad now for everything.
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Fully Standing Desk Jarvis

A simple standing desk.
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Whenever I have zoom calls or record from my computer I use a Shure SM7B and cloudlifter to professionalize how my audio sounds.
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Shure SM7B

An industry standard for recording and podcasting for a reason. When I had my podcast I had 5 of these.
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Cloudlifter CL-1

Reduce noise and improve microphone signal quality especially with the Shure SM7B.
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AirPods Pro 2

These are not only gamechangers, these are life-changers. Really. I wear them on the gym, on the plane, around my house, everywhere. Very easy to lose though.
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AirPods Max

Very good sound quality. Look good. Feel good. The battery is extremely annoying.
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Circadian Optics Lumos 2.0

In the Winter and when I wake up very early a bright light helps me feel better and wake me up.
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Heavy Duty VESA Mount

To free up desk space this screws onto the back of my desk and let's my monitors "float."
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AOC U2790VQ 27" 4K Monitor

My secondary monitor.
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Desk Setup

My entire desk setup is here. Including Herman Miller Aeron chair, Fully desk, external drives and microphones.
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CalDigit TS4

A Thunderbolt USB dock that extends the number of plugs on my MacBook and is fast.
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Apple Studio Display

27-inch 5K Retina display and lovely colors make this an easy choice for my main monitor.
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Bamboo To-Do List

A fun little planner that I use to write down my most important tasks the night before so I know what to do the next day.
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Midori A4 Unruled

Ahhh the beautiful feel and look on this paper. Get a nice fountain pen. And write, write, and write some more.
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Midori A4 Paper Pad

Want to write a hand-written letter? Or a nice note to someone? Fold this paper in 3 ways hamburger style and slip it into an envelope.
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Sailor Pro Gear Learo Fine

Ahh I am so happy I discovered this world. A person's favorite fountain pen is highly personal. You will probably dislike this one (I LOVE IT).
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FC Model 20 Nagahara Needlepoint

A unique pen that I always use green ink with. This one competes on a daily basis with the Sailor Pro.
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Pilot Metropolitan Fine

My first fountain pen adventure. I still use it frequently when traveling or I feel like I need a sturdier nib.
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Pilot Iroshizuku Ink

I didn't think ink mattered until I used a different ink than this. Pilot makes (in my limited experience) the smoothest ink.
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Sony - 65" class BRAVIA XR A75L OLED 4K UHD

I don't know much about TVs. OLED is good. Big is good.
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Klipsch R-51M

Now sound, I nerd out on sound. These are great speakers. I have 2 bookshelf, one center, and two surround.
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Yamaha RX-V383BL 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver

Likely dated, but still works great.
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Live Indoor Plants

Something about taking care of plants, seeing green, and watching them grow makes me feel fuzzy inside. I swear it helps me work more too.
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Fluance RT82 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Player

My favorite people to listen to on this are Radiohead, Queen, Beethoven, and Chopin
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Space Heater

A recent discovery that I put at my feet under the desk. Especially on cold mornings after a cold shower in combination with LL Bean slippers??? Life is good.
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Wooden Slant Board

Tight ankles and calves be gone! When standing at the standing desk I use this.
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Kieba Massage Balls

I'll roll my hip or back or glutes on these daily.
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Foam Roller

I'll use this for my IT band, glutes, hamstrings, and upper back.
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Massage Gun

I'm not sure this does much but feels nice on quads, shoulders and hips.
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Manduka Yoga Mat

Why do I have all this exercise gear in productivity? Well during my Pomodoro breaks I find it best walking outside or doing some stretching or exercise. I also love hot yoga.
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Speed Jump Rope

Biggest improvement I've made is practice, locking in my lats, and trying to not move my arms so much.
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Multi-port Fast Plug

Anker Nano II is great. I have 4 of these.
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Dyson Big+Quiet Air Filter

A nice looking filter and the only one that I've actually noticed a difference in the way air smells, expecially after cooking.
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LaMetric Smart Clock

I've set this to countdown the days I have left in life if I live to 85. Memento Mori!
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Anker Thunderbolt 4 Cable (40 Gbps)

Ever wonder why things say "XX transfer speed" but it's not actually working? It's probably the cables! These ones are super fast.
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SanDisk Extreme Pro 8 TB

An extremely fast external hard drive. Especially if I am using b-roll or video footage from an external drive, this is a game changer.
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Benchmade Knife

Partially EDC, partially camping, partially opening boxes, this is a very high quality knife
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Pomodoro Timer

I bought a couple fancy versions of these and always come back to a simple timer.
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Apple TV

There is no better way to normally watch TV. Connect to all your apps, smooth functionality, Apple wins this one.
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Personal Artwork

Some of my favorite pieces are: paintings from my grandpa, photos of my family, Ansel Adams photography, misc nature photography, Rothko, Aivazovsky.
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2. Software

A couple of programs and apps that I’ve selected over the past 10 years of being addicted to computers.

Alred

Take one week to learn this and you'll never be faster on your computer. Navigate with option-space bar or.
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Claude Max

Currently I spend $100 a month on this and it's some of the best money I've ever spent. Claude CODE is a gamechanger.
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Cursor

An AI powered IDE. I mainly use Claude Code in terminal and am currently trying to develop my own full-stack web app. Check out my Projects section to see what I'm working on.
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Instapaper

Saves internet articles I want to read later into an offline app.
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Things3

A fantastic To-Do app.
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BeFocused Pro

A Pomodoro timer app.
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Spotify

I listen to, in order of working intensity, Ambient, Classical, Aphex Twin, Epic Music, Trance Work, Get Sh*t done playlist (you can find them on my profile linked here).
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Google Chrome

I was on Safari for a while but I use a bunch of extensions now so Chrome makes more sense.
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Apple Notes

I have all my Notes on everything in Apple Notes. Check out my video here to see how I organize it all.
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Handbrake

A great and free video adjustment software. Compress, change frame rate, all kinds of good stuff.
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Roots

A focus app that blocks certain applications and browsers on my phone. On sundays I go monk mode.
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Google Authenticator

Simple and great authenticator app. Make sure to transfer this between phones whenever you get a new phone.
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Mac shortcuts

Some shortcuts I use to use my Mac faster.
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Inoreader

Updates RSS feeds for articles and other internet things I follow. Usually I'll check it once a week and then send posts I want to read to Instapaper.
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Terminal

A basic understanding of the Terminal app can be really helpful with coding and accessing files and other things.
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All my YouTube gear. But, please remember, content is king and gear isn’t everything. Start shooting videos with your phone, use your webcam, be consistent, results will follow.

1. 3-4 Day Trip

I’m usually able to just bring a backpack on most 3-4 day trips. A wedding trip, or a work trip requiring a suit, might be different but 90% of my 3-4 day trips are fine with just this. I do trips like this to surf, meet friends around the world, explore new places, and lower-key work meetings. It’s helpful to have most things able to be worn with most things. For example, if you are deciding on a pair of jeans versus a pair of orange leather pants, the pair of jeans would be more versatile (can be worn with nearly anything) while a pair of orange leather pants, albeit cool, are less versatile (doesn’t mix and match well with most other clothing items).

Axiom S2 Wx Pack Olive

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Eye Mask + Ear Plugs Manta

The best sleep mask I've ever used. In the package there are ear plugs too!
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Laptop

If I have to edit videos I'll bring the pro, otherwise I'll bring the air.
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iPhone Pro 15

The iPhone changed my life. Great camera, great apps, great great great.
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Midori Notebook

I always carry a notebook with me. It's mostly for journaling but I use it for jotting ideas, sketching things out, planning weeks and months at a time.
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Olight Warrior 3 Flashlight

Self-defense, a super strong light, and can fit in your pocket. Rechargeable.
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Sailor Fountain Pen

This makes me want to write in my notebook.
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Nail Clippers

I always keep these in my backpack. Traveling without them is annoying.
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Kindle Paperwhite

I prefer to read physical books but when traveling I always bring a kindle to save space and in case I finish my one physical book.
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First Aid Gear

Check out my full post here, which includes all the gear I have, such as turniquets, medications, and bandages.
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1 Physical Book

I always carry a physical book wherever I go. Grocery stores, commuting, doctor's office—everywhere (pictured is my favorite book!)
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Microfiber towel

This is a lifesaver. Drying off, cleaning, wiping—you never realize how much you use towels until you want one and don't have one. Especially camping.
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Tom Ford Sunglasses

Very expensive, but these make my face look best. I use a hard case and somehow haven't lost these yet.
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Phil's Minimalist Wallet

I bought this wallet 10 years ago and love it. I think Phil might be quitting making his wallets. If this breaks I'll get an Ettinger wallet next.
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Airpods Pro 2

Not just game-changing—life-changing.
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AirPods Max

My favorite airplane headphones.
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3 Pairs Smartwool Underwear

The best underwear I've worn for long periods of time and maintaining freshness.
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2 Pairs Darn Tough Socks

How are you not wearing Darn Tough socks yet?
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2 Pairs Boxers Industry of All Nations

100% cotton boxers that I sleep in.
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1 Pair Swim Shorts Sunspel

If I'm only swimming I'll bring these. Otherwise if I'm surfing I'll bring RVCA trunks and a base layer under it to prevent rashiness.
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1 Blue OCBD

The specific button down changes depending on the trip, but usually a blue OCBD is best for me—I like Gitman Vintage.
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2 T-shirts

Usually a white t-shirt and a navy Henley. Brands I like are Sunspel, 3Sixteen, Everlane, and Real McCoys.
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Drake's Cardigan Navy

My favorite sweater. Classic, versatile, comfy, lovely.
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Iron Heart Slubby Selvedge Straight Jeans

I tried on about 40 pairs of jeans before I chose these. I also really like Momotaro raw denim. For comfier/lighter jeans I wear Everlane.
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Blunt Compact Umbrella

High-quality compact umbrella.
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Workout Shorts Lululemon

I always exercise. Always.
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Workout tank-top

Lululemon wins for me when it comes to workout clothes.
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Visvim Virgil Boots

Usually, I have my favorite pair of boots (these). Sometimes I'll bring suit shoes or oxfords, depending on the occasion.
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Track shoes

For running or exercising.
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Philips Sonicare 7500

A quality electric toothbrush.
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Peak Design iPhone Tripod

Magnetically attached to your phone. Helps to watch movies or take pics and videos while traveling.
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Medications

Check out the what's in my bag post to see my full list of meds.
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HHKB PRO Hybrid S

Recently, because this is so small, I've been able to tuck this in my backpack.
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Roost Laptop Stand

Saves my neck when I travel. Instead of arching your head down, you look straight ahead
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iPad Pro

Combined with the Apple case this is my favorite thing to watch movies and read articles on.
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Life Backups

I always carry printed copies of my Passports, Licenses, and various documents.
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2. Long Trip

For longer trips, even 2+ months, I bring the list of items below in addition to the short trip items above is my usual packing list.

There are some people who are able to condense all their belongings into one backpack, but with all my filming gear, it was not possible. Also, I usually prefer to settle in an Airbnb for a decent amount of time, so why live out of only a backpack? With the carry-on suitcase and backpack, I still don’t need to check bags and the only difficulty is pulling them around wherever I am going.

Briggs & Riley Global 21" Spinner

The best carry-on suitcase I've used so far.
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Sony Alpha 7S III

My favorite video camera ever.
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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Favorite zoom lens.
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Leica Q3 43

Holy smokes, this camera was expensive. But I miss taking photos with a real camera when traveling (instead of the iPhone). This makes it fun.
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DJI Mic 2

High-quality transmitter and receiver, portable, and rechargeable. I combine this with the Sennheiser lav mic.
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SENNHEISER Professional ME 2

Great lav mic for the price.
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Peak Design Travel Tripod

A sturdy and collapsible tripod that I use for all my travel shots.
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Peak Capture Camera Clip

Instead of using a strap, I clip this onto my backpack and camera. The attachment on the bottom of my Leica and A7siii works on both the tripod and this attachment.
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DJI Action 4

My "GoPro" of choice.
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DJI Mavic Classic 3 RC

Make sure to get the remote with the screen built-in.
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Sandisk Extreme Pro 4TB

An extremely fast external drive that doesn't stuter.
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Universal Adapter

Plug adapter.
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Packing Cubes

Helpful to organize clothes on long trips.
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Sunglsses (extra pair)

A pair of cheap, polarized sunglasses that I feel ok about losing.
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Baseball Cap

I bring a hat for surfing and sun protection and crazy hair.
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More First Aid Gear

Usually some extra meds and bandages and perscription medications that may be difficult to get in other countries.
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Insect Repellant

Bugs can be annoying. Honestly, I find the spray works but only "ok."
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Sunscreen

You are free to wear sunscreen.
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Philips Multigroom 7000

I trim my beard to 4mm on the sides, 2mm on the mustache and neck, and safety razor shave two fingers above my Adam's apple.
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6 Underwear

6 Pairs of Smartwool underwear.
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6 Darn Tough Socks

A couple longer, a couple shorter. I wear them for everything.
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2 Henleys, 2 T-Shirts

I like Sunspel, Everlane, and Real McCoys
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3 Tank Tops

For a combination of the beach and the gym. Usually Lululemon and college brands.
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3 Button Downs

Usually a nice white dress shirt, a blue ocbd, and one more fun shirt (short-sleeved flower shirt or short-sleeved chambray shirt)
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Patagonia Torrentshell

It rains sometimes. This has kept me dry in literal hurricanes.
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Duck Head Khaki's

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Dress Pants

I like these grey pants for more formal occasions when traveling in combination with a white shirt and belt.
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3 Swim Shorts

Especially on surfing trips, multiple pairs is essential. I like Sunspel, RVCA, and Amazon Basics.
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Brown Belt

Belt to match my fancier shoes
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Cashmere Navy Sweater

An easy combination with my jeans or button up shirt.
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2 Workout Shorts

Lululemon again.
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2 Regular Shorts

Outlier makes a great pair of shorts. A navy and khaki pair.
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Salomon XT-6 Goretex Hiking Shoes

A great pair of shoes that I wear for more rugged terrain.
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Nomadix Large Towel

A great towel that I use for pretty much everything.
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Vivsim Virgil Boots

They've travelled the world with me!
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Flip Flops (there)

I don't bring flip-flops with me. I buy them there. Or Crocs there. I love Crocs.
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Pajamas

I one pair of sweatpants and comfy shirts for sleeping in or having cozy days. Reigning champ is great.
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Magic Air Trackpad

In combination with the HHKB Keyboard this makes me a happy camper.
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Plug Port

If you have one international converter, you can plug this into that and have multiple ports.
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All my various health knick-knacks. A lot of overlap between here and my productivity gear, as I feel they are one in the same.

1. Hardware

Various knick knacks that help me stay healthy

Eight Sleep

Alright, the subscription fee is no fun, but I can't argue with my improved sleep quality.
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Dyson Big+Quiet Air Filter

The only air filter that's actually made me notice a difference in the smell of the air. Great after I cook.
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NutriBullet

Easy blender.
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PRK Eye Surgery

This surgery changed my life. Cost me about $4,000 and 1 week of blurry vision. Not medical advice. Talk to a doctor first.
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Fully Standing Desk

Check out my full desk setup here! Evidence doesn't really say if standing or sitting is better, but staying stationary is definitely worse.
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Eyelid cleaner OCuSoft

I use this eyelid cleaner in the shower. I think a staggering number of people are suffering from Blepharitis without even realizing it.
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Merkur 23C Safety Razor

Shave like they shaved 100 years ago. Save money on those silly shaving clubs. Look cooler. It's cleaner. Just better overall.
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Wentworth Wooden Puzzles

Game-changing puzzles! They feel good and look good and are fun.
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Gym Membership

I've tried the apartment gyms. But something about having the peer pressure of working out, seeing people doing good for their body because they want to, it's just amazing.
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Awair Element Indoor Air Quality Monitor

Track CO2, chemicals, and particulates. Helpful to see in real time what the air quality is like.
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Sauna

Some evidence (but it's wishy-washy by my read). However! I love the feeling I have after it. It's my favorite new addiction.
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All-clad Pans

Lifetime warranty. Difficult to get the hang of cooking on them though, but great.
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Wahoo KICKR Bike SHIFT

Ok, I don't have this bike, but I've tried it out and it's awesome. It will likely be purchased soon for my apartment.
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KitchenAid Stand Mixer

OK, everyone knows you can bake with this. But did you know it's a FANTASTIC pasta maker too?
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HHKB Professional Hybrid S

Ok, I think this is my most mentioned item on this page?
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John Boos Cutting Board

A BEAST of a cutting board.
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Whoop 5.0

The jury is still out for me on this. Another subscription fee and I'm not sure if I like tracking myself this much (verges on obsession). Right now, however, I like it.
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Global G-2 Knife

The knife I've used for the past 10 years. It's great.
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3. Clothes

If you look carefully, you might be able to find my old Reddit account where I was focused A LOT on style.

I love clothes. Mainly Americana, Workwear, Ivy, and British Heritage.

Visvim Virgil Boots

My favorite boots ever! I dreamed about getting these for a while.
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Viberg Service Boots

My first pair of expensive boots. It's a slippery (but fun) slope.
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Viberg Dusty Calf Black Boots

My go-to black boots. I don't think they sell them anymore but anything black from Viberg, actually anything from Viberg, is great.
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Rancourt Baxter Ranger Moc

A great casual inbetween, but still adult, pair of shoes.
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Alden 975 Long Wing Blucher Shell Cordovan

Just look how pretty. Look. Are you looking?
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Allen Edmonds Park Ave Cap Toe Oxfords

The quintessential black Oxford.
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Lululemon Cityverse Sneakers

I swear Lululemon isn't sponsoring me. None of the links are even affiliate links. I just love this stuff.
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LL Beans Wicked Good Slippers

These are wicked good. Life-changing, comfortable shoes, cozy shoes.
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Schnee Beartooth v3 0g Men's

Seriously tough boots. Want to go on a 1-month hiking adventure? These won't let you down.
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My Favorite Sweater Firstlite Furnace Quarter Zip

OK I only recently discovered this merino wool sweater (thanks to my adventure-man brother). Warm, even when wet.
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Asics Gel Nimbus

Nice, very squishy shoes.
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Mizuno Morelia Neo Sala Beta Japan TF Men's Soccer Shoes

I tore my ACL with the wrong boots on the wrong pitch. y plan is to never have that happen again... Hopefully these boots do the t
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Barbour Sapper Waxed Jacket

My favorite jacket for between 40-60 °F.
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G9 Harrington Jacket

Just trying to be Steve McQueen...
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Burberry Wool Tailored Coat

Beautiful overcoat for suits and colder weather.
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Rokkvi 7.0 Gore-tex

I feel safe from any weather in this jacket.
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Apolis Chore Coat

My most complimented piece of clothing. Very close to my ideal style aesthetic.
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Drake's Shawl Collar Cardigan

High-quality and classic sweater.
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S.N.S. Herning Sweater

Look at that pattern though!
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Cashmere Navy Sweater

Norse Projects never lets me down. Never.
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Reigning Champ Grey Crewneck Sweater

High-quality construction. A staple for me.
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Patagonia Better Sweater

I have one of these from Medical School and one from Residency.
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Samuelsohn Navy Suit

The essential Navy suit.
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Brooks Brothers Slim 1818 Shawl Collar Tux

It's nice to have a tux.
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Kent Wang Navy Grenadine Tie

This tie works everywhere.
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Black Bowtie

I may or may not know how to tie this properly.
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White Shirt

A white shirt.
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Gitman Vintage Blue OCBD

A blue OCBD.
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Northstar Black Leather Belt

I have two of these from Karate too.
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Alden Shell Cordovan Belt

An awesome brown belt. Just hope you pass the final test.
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White Pocket Square

Any will do. I like to try and copy James Bond in the suit pocket.
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Navy Lambswool Scarf

Lambswool is the way to go.
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Brown and Black Leather Gloves

Either all brown leather or all black leather. I never mix them.
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Norse Projects Navy Beanie

Norse projects head to toe.
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Iron Heart Jeans 643 Slubby Straight

I've been into raw denim for a while. After some beaten up Momotaro's I adore, these are my second favorite.
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Everlane Jeans

Stretchy, comfy, and all-purpose jeans I wear occasionally.
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Slim-Fit Pleated Virgin Wool-Flannel Suit Trousers

Fancy gray wool pants.
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Sid Mashburn

Chinos
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Duckhead Khakis

Classic khaki pants
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White T-Shirt

Real McCoy's
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Navy Henley

Sunspel
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Olive henley

Sunspel
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Gitman Vintage White OCBD

A quality white OCBD.
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Gitman Vintage Blue OCBD

A quality blue OCBD.
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Blue Stripe OCBD

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Momotaro Chambray Shirt

Momotaro makes everything great.
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Kent Wang Navy Polo

The best fitting polo I've ever tried on.
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Omega Speedmaster

My favorite all-around watch. A gift from my parents when I turned 21.
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Hamilton Khaki Field Watch

Originally made for WWII, right around where I grew up in Pennsylvania. Made for the army for a reason.
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SEIKO MECHANICAL × Shinobu Ishigaki

My fancy watch for my tuxedo and other fancy events.
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Seiko Dive Watch

For scuba diving and the sea.
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LL Bean Sweatpants

LL Bean wins on the comfy clothes front.
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Sunspel Swim Shorts

My eternal struggle to be like James Bond.
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Tom Ford Sunglasses

Expensive, but the only ones that matched my face.
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Book are life! Here are some of my favorite overall books, otherwise you can check out:

When Breath Becomes Air

Life is short. A gripping read of a doctor who faces his own mortality.
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A Man's Search for Meaning

How do you survive one of the most horrible events of all time?
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The 4-Hour Workweek

This book changed my life. Some of the resources are dated, but the mentality is huge.
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The Millionaire Fastlane

After The 4-Hour Workweek, this is the second business/making money back that blew my mind.
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Ender's Game

My favorite book of all time. Something about the emotional state the ending of the book got me in when I was around 10 years old stuck with me forever.
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The Old Man and The Sea

My second favorite book.
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Stoner by John Williams

Just a really good story. A really really good story.
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Atomic Habits

One of the best-selling books ever for a reason. A great intro to making habits stick.
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Meditations

A Roman emperor talks about life. Want to learn about Stoicism? This is the place to start.
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Antifragile

A little difficult of a read (Nassim Taleb is quite smug), but some of the insights are so amazing I can't believe I haven't heard them before.
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Musashi

I read one chapter every night for a couple of months. The amount of times I dreamt I was a Samurai in Japan... A really cool book.
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Models

Girls were scary when I was in High School. They still are. But this helps remove the fog of war a little bit
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Lucid Dreaming

The seminal book on lucid dreaming. Want to try and control your dreams? This is one of the most mind-bending experiences you can ever have (it actually works).
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The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook

The highest % of good recipes per page I've ever seen (I've made nearly all of them).
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SoloTuber

A brilliant author completely changes the world. Some say this book could create world peace, solve world hunger, and even raise the dead.
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