According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of selfishness is the act of seeking or concentrating on one’s advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others. Based on this definition, you could assume that being selfish is a negative quality. It is implied that in order to concentrate on one’s personal gain, then one must take something away from another individual. What if you do something for yourself that does not affect other people, is it still considered se

Why would you work your butt off for one hour only to counter-act your results within the hour following your workout? Well if you are ill-informed or unfamiliar with the truth, then you just might be doing that. Mistake 1: My Workout is Over Once I am Physically Done with my Work… This cannot be further from the truth. In fact, physical exertion and post-workout nutrition go hand-in-hand. The most common thing I hear as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer

The above quote has been interpreted and translated many times and has even appeared in popular rap lyrics. The general meaning of this verse is, “I have more than enough for my needs.” This is not meant to be a literal or factual based quote, and in fact, it could have very little to do with material wealth at all. The quote implies that when we are satisfied with what life has presented us, if we get that “enough”, then we have abundance in all its glorious manifestatio

As someone who works day in and day out in the world of philanthropy, I can tell you it is an exciting time in the sector. The growth of global wealth has unleashed new and innovative thinking on not just how to support a safety net of charitable giving, but how to positively transform entire systems and achieve true progress on intractable and pressing issues. Critical to this “bigger picture” thinking is not abandoning a more local approach, but with intention, trying to

I recently caught up with an old friend after several months of being unable to meet in person due to the banes of life. Chiefly, our professional careers and various business ventures making a social life near impossible. Like me, my friend meditates by indulging in a good, hour-long cigar. So, for once, we agreed to catch up at our usual drinking hole at the Mayfair Hotel cigar terrace and unwind. After cutting and lighting my private blend Madamfo Club cigar, we both felt

After opening a temporary boutique on Champs-Elysées, Dior is back with another project that highlights Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Fall 2019 collection. Dior travels across the channel into British territory to open a pop-up store with Harrods department store. The boutique is a celebration of Dior’s longstanding relationship with the U.K. From August 3rd to 31st, visitors will have access to a selection of ready-to-wear, footwear and bags, such as the Dior Book Tote. The dé

When Antonella Bertello received the call from Aston Martin to partner on a rally to benefit Women’s Health awareness, she didn’t think twice. Antonella is owner of The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton, New York – an ultra-luxe boutique Bed & Breakfast catering to some of the world’s most recognized celebrities including a recent stay from Princess Noor Pahlavi of Iran. Owner of her own beloved Aston Martin Rapide and self-proclaimed ‘Girl Bond,’ Antonella was quick to jump a

Photos by Paige E. Williams With spectacular Newport summer weather on tap, Saturday's exhilarating exhibition polo match finished with USA reigning victorious over South Africa with a final score of 11-9 on August 3rd. Globally, South African polo is among the most competitive, and the USA squad was well prepared to meet the challenge, as intense play unfolded in the close match. Never more than a point separated the two teams, often tied scores and multiple lead changes pl

Photos by Katerina Morgen SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN - The first tournament of the 48º TIP came to an end at Santa Maria Polo Club with Dos Lunas winning the high goal Bronze Cup. The team, composed of Joaquín Pittaluga, Pascual Sáinz de Vicuña, Martín Iturraspe and Luis Domecq, defeated La Indiana by 9 goals to 7. This was the first big final of the summer season at Sotogrande, which is set to last until the end of August. In the medium goal Bronze Cup, Sainte Mesme and Ayala secur

Our ninth issue of Polo Lifestyles in 2019 is also our anniversary issue. We've come a long way from the inaugural magazine we published in September 2017, but our roots and core purpose behind Polo Lifestyles remain the same: promote luxury in and around the polo lifestyle. Our partners and advertisers agree with the strategy. As we launch our premiere polo event, Polo Lifestyles Santa Fe International Polo Open, next month in Santa Fe, N.M., and expand the brand to includ