There’s more to success than just your performance at the office. So if you’re really interested in becoming a well-rounded professional, then there are roughly eight must-haves that are needed to complete your transformation. Pay close attention, these tips just might help you — and they sure won’t hurt. –dewayne rogers
Must-Have Fashion
1. Proper Suit Game
Every man needs to have at least one well-tailored suit. A tailored suit says, “Look at me; I care about my appearance.” If you only have the ability to purchase one suit in the early going, then opt for a classic black or gray single-breasted suit.
2. Blue or White Button-Down Shirt
The professional man needs to possess an air about him that says, “I will never go out of style, and will forever be a force to be reckoned with.” A fashion staple that essentially says the same thing is a classic blue or white button-down shirt. No matter where you go, or what you’re faced with in the business world, you can always be sure that either shirt will fit in just fine.
3. Black Shoes, Black Belt
Let’s take a quick fashion refresher course. You should never mismatch the color of your belt and your shoes. So make sure that you invest in a nice black leather belt and black leather shoes as they can anchor your wardrobe in both formal and casual settings.
Must-Have Gadgets
4. A Cool Phone
There’s no possible way for you to be taken seriously with that antique flip phone. With that being said, it’s time to step your game up in the phone department. As a professional man, you only have two viable options. So who will your master be: BlackBerry, Droid or iPhone? You decide.
5. Sling Media Slingbox
Your life as a rising professional is bound to keep you on the go. The trick is learning how to balance your love for sports, television and movies with the demands of your job. My solution: A sling media slingbox, which allows you to watch live television both on the plane and in the office while you burn the midnight oil.
Must-Have Personals
6. A Secret Vacation Spot
Whether it’s a romantic getaway, or a secret clubhouse to congregate with the fellas, the trendy professional man is always in tune with the cool off-the-radar locales where he can detach and recharge his battery.
7. A Beautiful Date
Now this date could be your wife, or a beautiful Halle Berry-like associate. Whoever she is, it’s always nice to have someone on your arm for company functions. It shows that you have stability, and a pretty good life outside of the office.
Side note: A beautiful date is always great, but please make sure that she’s intelligent. There’s nothing more embarrassing than a date that’s incapable of completing a coherent sentence.
Your Marching Orders
As you continue to work your way up the corporate ladder, try to develop all facets of your being — from your professional side to your personal makeup. In the end, what you will find is a much more enjoyable experience as a professional man.
