American Gentleman Magazine

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

When this all started I had no idea so many people would be interested and inspired by “The Gentleman” platform. Just a few short years ago starting a magazine brand dedicated to the gentleman lifestyle was nowhere in the realm of what I believed possible. I was like a lot of us, going though life trying to figure out what makes some people successful and others not. Many people have talent, but not all succeed. I realized that the defining characteristic that separates the truly successful from the dreamers is simply drive. That is, the dedication and hard work it takes to actualize your vision; knowing what you want your life to be and not letting anything stand in your way. As simplistic as that sounds, it’s not an easy thing to do…but the rewards are worth it.

Taking a risk and believing in yourself will enable you to travel places you never imagined. When I made the decision to change my life there were forces around me that caused much heartache and had me second-guessing myself. Even friends and family will question your actions and tell you it can’t be done, but for every thousand individuals who gave up on their dreams upon the word of their first non-believer, one person pushed through and made that dream a reality.

Those who are successful will tell you this is not an easy path, and not everyone has the chops for it – if that were the case everyone would have a mansion in the hills and be driving a Rolls Royce.

MY DREAM was to create a publication I could share with the world that covered all of the things I love most about life. Starting American Gentleman with very little money and limited resources presented obvious difficulties, however, I believed in myself. I believed in my vision, and most importantly I believed in my audience. I knew there had to be others who, like me, wanted to see a publication that was positive and promoted traditional values while addressing the modern trends and considerations of today’s man.

Passion, Drive, Determination, Success: these are the words used by every successful CEO and entrepreneur...but do we really know what they mean and how to apply them to our daily lives? Through the platform of American Gentleman I hope to answer these questions for those who aspire for greatness, just as I do—no substitute will be accepted.

To quote Field of Dreams, “Build it and they will come.” …and you have!