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By Larry Stansbury ·Updated March 12, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
For years, I believed that being taken seriously required intention that bordered on restraint. Not just in my work ethic or ambition, but in how I presented myself visually to the world. I dressed for approval long before I dressed for expression. I selected silhouettes that felt safe, neutral tones that signaled professionalism, and grooming choices that made
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