Prepare the Night Before

This is a bit of advice I see mentioned a lot and the reason it’s probably so often recommended is we are bad about following it. As a goalkeeper I learned early on the need to prepare my gear well before a practice or game. There’s nothing like going into a practice with but one [...]

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Appearance Trick: Use Masking Tape

At The Citadel, being prepped and ready for inspection is critical. What happens mere moments before having a uniform inspected could mean the difference between just a passing inspection and receiving “Outstanding Personal Appearance.” Being in The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes meant we were in the public eye a lot. And one of the [...]

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Setting the Standard with Personal Appearance

Personal appearance matters. We all know this. Yet a lot of times we don’t give it the attention that we should. As I’ve struggled with severe migraines over the last year or so, personal appearance was one of those things I did enough to be acceptable. But in thinking about my goals for this year, [...]

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