I think this is a very underrated part of living a happy and successful life. Life tends to follow patterns. I’m guilty of going through phases where things aren’t going the way I like them to so I grow my beard and my hair out, wear sweats all day, and generally lose every bit of flyness my mother instilled in me growing up. Not the way to go. Jay-Z once said, “in the midst of all your misery, stay fly n*gga”. Very true.

It might not be wise to go buy expensive jewelry or clothing while in a downward swing, but it’s important to maintain who you truly are even when things aren’t great. If you look like you’ve given up on life, you’ll give up on life. If you look like a successful person, you’ll be a successful person. I’ve always referred to haircuts as my “reset button”. A trip to my barber always turns things around for me and I guess it makes sense. When you look good, you feel good. When you feel good, you gain confidence. When you exude confidence, people buy into what it is you’re selling and you’re right back on the road to success.