Weekly Inspiration

We like to provide a dash of motivation on Sunday's, to allow our followers to take a few minutes and prepare for the week ahead.

"My idea of a group decision is to look in the mirror."
- Warren Buffet

This Warren Buffet quote is often misconstrued as encouraging greed and promoting selfish behavior, but in context this is nothing like what Mr. Buffet meant.

Warren Buffet has long been a proponent of understanding the power of self-esteem and confidence. When he says the only two people he listens to are himself and the mirror he doesn't mean he is narrow-minded - he means that you are the most important in your life.

Too often are people more concerned with what their peers think, rather than what they think. No one understand you like you do, and you need to remember to stay in-tune with your conscious. When Warren Buffet makes an investment he will listen to others and their input, but ultimately he only acts in ways that he himself knows to be right.

The Gentleman's Group has long believed in this philosphy, as you will see in our blog posts and twitter updates. You'll notice we don't talk about prices or brands, we merely provide creative solutions and insight. We don't tell you what to wear, or what brand to buy like many other publications may do. We believe in letting our followers find their own inner-style, tapping into their own creativity, and making decisions based on what they believe.

Gents, as the week approaches remember to listen to others, and value thier input - but never forget that you are the most important person in your life,

The Gentleman's Group
Creative Life Recipes for Men.

The Refined and Classic Power of a Skinny Tie

What do black slacks, blue jeans, power suits, and velvet blazers all have in common?
A: Each is a timeless piece in every closet, and although they serve a specific purpose a skinny tie will add an organic touch of style to all of the above.

A skinny tie will polish and lengthen your physique, add a dash of energy, yet still hold on to that reputation of prestige and chivalry. Skinny tie's are sharp, modern, and subtle.

The Gentleman's Group Tip: They make skinny tie's in every imaginable fabric, try on a cotton or wool one.


Finding modern solutions for everyday life,
The Gentleman's Group

James Morrison

'Songs for You, Truths for Me'

Songs for You, Truths For Me is a classic James Morrison record that once again showcases his distinctive, raw, soulful style - but takes it to the next level. "It's less playful, more to the point," he says. "But I haven't consciously gone for a different sound. With me, it always comes down to the lyric, the melody, and the rest flows from that."

Gentleman's Tip: Enjoy his single from the album 'You make it real' with your favorite glass of Merlot, your favorite take-out, and your favorite person.

Enjoy,

A Billion for a Billion

We don't have a charity foundation, yet.

But we can still spread a good cause.

Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos with Avocado Lime Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• A pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 1/4 pound top sirloin steaks cut 1-inch thick
• 12 small corn tortillas (5 to 6 inches in diameter)
• 3 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 lime cut into wedges
• 2 cups Avocado Lime Salsa, recipe follows

Directions

In a small bowl stir together chili powder, garlic, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper. Rub spice mixture on both sides of steaks.

Grill or broil steaks for 5 to 6 minutes on each side for medium rare, turning once. Remove from grill and let meat sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Carve into thin slices.

Warm tortillas by placing them on the grill, for about 30 seconds, turning once. Or place 6 tortillas at a time between 2 moist paper towels and microwave for 45 seconds. Wrap in cloth napkin or place in a tortilla warmer to keep warm. Place the carved steak, warm tortillas, cabbage, cilantro, lime and Avocado Lime Salsa in serving dishes and let diners make their own tacos at the table.

Avocado Lime Salsa:

1 large cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into chunks (about 2 cups)

2 avocados, cut into chunks

1/2 red onion, diced

2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup)

Salt

1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

2 jalapeno chiles, chopped, plus more to taste

Place cucumber, avocado and onion in a large bowl and add lime juice and salt. Add cilantro and chiles and toss gently.

Yield: 2 cups (1 serving is 1/3 cup)

Ellen Page

Ellen Page, Thank you.

Thank you for providing a refreshing outlook on beauty, and talent. You have not fallen into the artificially tanned, make-up blurred, photoshoped image that we see so much today.

Thank you for showing people everywhere that you should be proud of who you are, and cherish your individuality. You are an incredibly talented and beautiful woman - and a perfect role model for young people in the world today.

We applaud you for showing everyone that you don't need surgery, and airbrushes to be beautiful.

To organic beauty,

The Gentleman's Blog.

Martini Dictionary

Arguably the most elegant, and classic drink made, the martini has been enjoyed for hundreds of years by people all around the world. Throughout time people have experimented, enjoyed, and shared different variations of the martini.

Here are the most common variations to the classic martini.

Enjoy,

Dirty Martini: Splash of olive juice.

Dry: Made with gin, and adds vermouth.

On the rocks: served over ice.

Up: No ice.

Twist (Lemon, Lime, or Orange): adds a garnish of the fruit peel.

Example: “Dry martini, up, lemon twist” will give you a gin martini with vermouth, no ice, and a lemon peel garnish.