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I was contacted by someone named William who asked me to dictate some changes for him. He felt he needed some sort of transformation, and put the directions in someone else’s hands. He didn’t have any specific direction in mind, and he still had goals and commitments of his own, so it shouldn’t be too drastic and not prevent him from going on with his normal life. Boring? I don’t think so.

I think this is a good opportunity to set up a few things, to make changes that are beneficial both for his public and experimental persona. “I do today what others won’t, so I can do tomorrow what others can’t”. With this set of rules he can be a better version of Will during the day, and explore what direction to take Liam evenings and weekends.

Exercise: Frequency is more important than intensity or duration. It’s compelling to go for an ultra hard workout once a week, to have it over with. It doesn’t actually make health sense, or produce as much gains as a lower effort, more frequent commitment. Beside, I want the social side effects of carrying gym clothes, of being seen at the gym, getting recognized, getting friends there. For this level 1 set of rules it doesn’t really matter exactly how the time is spent.

Rule 1: “Exercise (at least) half an hour three times a week at a public/commercial place, with (at least) a rest day in between each. A minimum of 15 min cardio and 15 min weight or body weight per occasion.”

Diet: In many ways a good diet is more important than exercise, and it certainly has a bigger impact on your looks if you’re starting from zero. It’s also hard to change, so we’re not doing too much crazy here for this level 1 set of rules. Besides a few simple common sense rules, every day should start with oats. Oats in most forms is a water soluble fiber that keeps blood sugar even, thus fights hunger, and does wonders on its way out of the body. I would suggest half a cup of cut oats and one cup of water, pinch of salt, microwave for 1-2 minutes. Serve with milk or almond milk or jam or sliced fruit or all of it, or replace the water with juice or any other liquid. I don’t care. What matters are oats.

Rule 2: “Start every day with oats. Drink only tea, coffee or water, unless a social event. Never eat candy or snacks alone.”

(Yes, I know that’s like 3-4 actual rules, but it’s no different than the “ten” commandments)

Grooming: So the requirements are a professional look that would also translate into different personas, be they jock, gymrat, scally, twink, whatever. As with the previous rules there should be enough flexibility that it can fit into many schedules and preferences, so let’s focus on just one thing, the hair. Make a rule that still allows for lots of different styles, from completely shaved, fusey bowl, to french crop, undercuts, fades and high and tight.

Rule 3: “Keep the sides of the head at least machine short. Cut at least every four weeks.”

Attire: Aside from far out body mods, the clothes you wear is how you mainly project your status and current mind set. This is where “dress for the job you want”, comes from. But it also allows for a projection of intentional disregard of rules, like a tuxedo and T-shirt. Depending on what and how this can be perceived as anything from nonchalance, cluelessness or youthfulness to disruptive or arrogance.

Let’s use shoes. If you show up to a meeting in suit it creates totally different impressions if you wear flip flops or combat boots. Let’s pick a more generic direction and go with sneakers. It’s conspicuous, but not outrageously inappropriate. You can easily explain it away with some problem with your toe nails, and people with both understand and stop wanting to hear more. But let’s push it a bit further than some canvas Vans. Let’s go for something obviously athletic or “street” in leather (synthetic or real).

Rule 4: “Sneakers should be the only shoes used, both for daily and formal occasions”

Finally a set of rules like this should have a little spice. Something that is hidden but a constant reminder that the rules are in effect. In a directly personal scenario it would be a locked chain, chastity device, a tattoo, a branding, a piercing. For this list I don’t want anything permanent or any hard commitments. Just something that is easy to follow.

Rule 5: “All new underwear should be red briefs or boxer briefs, preferably with white trim.”

 Let’s see how long he manage to stick to it.