The Den

Lord Lion’s List for Living

By Jason Kumpf

A lion does not overthink the good life. He keeps a short list and lives by it. Steal this one.

• •Dress like you mean it. Confidence is the only thing that never wrinkles.
• •Keep good company. The people around you set the whole tone.
• •Do the bold thing more often. You rarely regret the swing you took.

Dress like you mean it

You do not need a closet full of labels. You need a few things that fit, that feel like you, and a way of wearing them that says you already decided who you are. A great jacket and a clear head beat a logo every time.

Keep good company

The fastest upgrade to any life is the people in it. Surround yourself with the ones who push you, make you laugh, and pick up the phone, and the rest tends to sort itself out. A lion runs with a strong pride for a reason.

Do the bold thing

Say yes to the trip. Take the better table. Make the bigger ask. Most of the regrets worth having are the chances you talked yourself out of. Boldness, used with a little taste, is its own kind of style.

The short version

Look the part, keep great company, and lean toward the bold move. That is most of the good life, handled. The rest is just enjoying it.