Why Most Guys Will Never Understand Style

Not all knowledge is created equal.

Most people think they can simply read a blog post and understand style. They think they can read some magazines and understand style.

Heck, a lot of people purchase the Kinowear Bible, thinking they’ll understand style.

Ehhhh. WRONG.

As the person selling the course, you probably think I’m insane for telling you that the very same thing I sell is NOT going to help you understand how to dress better.

Maybe I am.

But my responsibility as the owner of this business goes well beyond “selling stuff”. It’s to make you a better person. Especially when it comes to upgrading your style.

Sometimes, the best way to do that is with a little tough love.

So let me explain why most guys, EVEN my own customers, will never truly “get” style.

The Two Levels Of Knowledge

Knowledge can be split into two levels: 1^st hand or 2^nd hand.

The difference between a 1^st hand knowledge and 2^nd determines the level of weight that piece of knowledge has in your life. The degree to which something holds weight is important as it will directly affect your belief about something.

Your belief is determined by the evidence that holds the strongest weight.

To explain this further, let me break it up so you can see a clear difference between the two levels of knowledge.

2nd Hand Knowledge

2nd hand knowledge is the act of acquiring new information about a given subject. For example let’s say someone tells you that a badass outfit is as simple as throwing on some dark, raw denim jeans with a pair of wingtips, a great collared shirt and a fresh blazer. In your mind you figure it’s “probably” true. You might be able to visualize it. But you will not internalize it.

This is what MOST guys do. They take this first step by doing things like reading blogs, books, magazines, etc. but never actually thinking about the process once they begin to put those ideas into action.

1st Hand Knowledge

An example of 1^st hand knowledge is something you experience in your life. For example, say you heard that if you mix ethanol with the extracts of coca cola and X ingredient contained in certain types of household products, you can create a fire that lasts forever. Now, if you read this somewhere this would be 2^nd hand knowledge. You may believe it or not, but if you have actually went out, obtained the ingredients, and tried it yourself, you will really know and believe whether it works or not (regardless of what others say). Your 1^st hand knowledge will always hold greater weight.

Here’s another example.

Guy A receives two dog bites at an early age. Let’s say both happen before the age of 5.

Guy B watches 10 movies of dogs biting people. Still before the age of 5.

(Side note: Guy B probably also has terrible parents)

Question: Which of these two do you think will be afraid of dogs?

See the difference?

Personal experience is the key.

This explains why a lot of guys out there who read some of the greatest dating advice out there can’t seem to muster up the courage to talk to women. This is because they probably have a 1^st hand experience that is sabotaging or contradicting whatever this 2^nd hand education is saying.

This also explains why so many men who get into self-help, reading hundreds of books, attending countless seminars, and apparently having “all the answers” are unable to fix their lives and become the millionaires they so “believe” they can become. They usually have some 1^st hand experiences that hold them back and neutralize all the surface level, empowering knowledge that they’ve “learned.”

Stop Being A Dreamer… Start Being A Doer

Many people believe that simply knowing some things that “make sense” will change their life.

This is ridiculous.

You will always live by your foundational reality, which is built up primarily of 1^st hand reference experiences. If you don’t have 1^st hand experience, your mind will move on to the next best thing.

You may have all the answers, know all the best “techniques” at success in life, but in order to truly succeed is to believe. All belief is rooted in the order of 1^st hand experience > 2^nd hand knowledge.

This is why my customers who actually LIVE the principles taught in the Kinowear Bible get the best results.

They don’t just read it and move on.

They read a section, think about it, then apply that knowledge to their life by going out and actually buying new clothes.

However, not everyone has the budget to do that. And that’s totally fine!

I get a lot of guys saying they don’t have the money to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe right from the start.

Here’s How To Gain 1st Hand Experience Without Wasting Your Budget

We’ve already covered that if you want to get a deep, core, internalized understanding of style, you have to LIVE it.

Here’s the thing though.

If you don’t have the budget to buy a whole new wardrobe, you don’t have to.

Here are a few ways to gain 1st hand experience and gain access to a whole new level of comprehensive, without spending a ton of money.

1. Spend Time With Your Clothes – In the beginning, it’s going to take you longer to get dressed. Don’t fight it. Each time you dress yourself you should be thinking about WHY you’re doing it. By spending a few extra minutes in the beginning to internalize your reasons why, it’s going to help it become automatic and much faster as you progress.
2. Go Fake Shopping – Shopping offline, at first, is much better. You’ll gain a much more deep sense of what GOOD fabric feels like if you can physically touch it. You’ll understand what fits you better if you can actually see it on you. You’ll understand what outfits go well together if you shop online. Once you can a true understanding, you can begin to shop online.
3. Get Feedback – Sometimes the best experience comes from outside yourself. In my life, I’ve always made the biggest jumps in progress (in every area of my life) when I had other people look at my question or problem from their own unique perspective. You might think you look like an idiot in a certain outfit, but you might look stunning. The difference is your own mind trying to resist the change. I learned this lesson of accepting and looking for feedback in my college days, and it’s given me so many advantages in life it’s unbelievable.

Always Look For The Deeper Lesson

Start today to begin forcing yourself to gain 1st hand experience. I’m telling you, it’s going to change your life.

Not just with style, but every aspect. It will help you become a better man.  Challenging and pushing yourself to constantly strive for new and better heights will transform every aspect of yourself.

When it comes to style, you can choose the avenue that works for you.

If you want to use the Kinowear Bible as your basis, great! I applaud you for being an action taker.

If you want to stick with free stuff, that’s great too as long as you’re willing to put in the extra work to tie together all the pieces, and spend longer doing so.

Whatever you choose, make sure you’re always looking for the deeper connections. You do that through 1st hand experience. Not just lazily skimming blog articles for hours on end, hoping the lessons are going to magically sink into your brain.

Here’s A Fun Way To Get Started Right Now

I want you to think about the next outfit you’re going to wear.

Maybe even go try a few on, and let me know in the comments what you plan on wearing to your next event. Give it some thought. Try on a few different things.

Then, leave a comment below and let me know what YOU will be wearing the next time you’re leaving to hit up the town!