(ThyBlackMan.com) It is always a great feeling when your career starts to take off and you feel your personal wealth starting to build nicely.
Many men who experience this uplift in their personal fortunes and want to start living the dream, don’t always know how to adopt the sort of luxury lifestyle and mindset that their status now allows them.
Adopting an affluent mindset
Think positively and let your daily thoughts turn to the mindset of someone who has the money to do what they want to and allow yourself to think about the sort of lifestyle your success deserves.
It is a curious thing, but a lot of the things that we dream about can often come true at some point, so adopt an affluent mindset and your behavior in the real world will often mirror your imagination.
One of the ways that you can do this is to be opportunistic in your outlook and treat any negative event as a mere learning opportunity 
rather than a bad experience. Avoiding pessimism and only thinking about positive outcomes is what many affluent people tend to do and it seems to help them maintain and grow their wealth as a result of taking this approach.
Material possessions
Not all of us are comfortable with visual displays of wealth, even if we have the comfort of money in the bank, but like it or not, what we own and wear are often how we are perceived and judged by others.
Cars are often perceived to be a good indication of how successful you are and if you are seen stepping out of a shiny new Dodge Challenger for example, that is a reasonable indication that you are in a position to make a choice on what you drive rather than settling for something that gets you from A to B.
Pay attention to your shoes
If you want to adopt a luxury lifestyle and enjoys some of the trappings of wealth, a few pairs of high-quality shoes should definitely be on your radar.
There are plenty of observers who firmly believe that shoes are almost the most important item in your wardrobe and are often a good indication of what you think about yourself as well as an indication of your financial status.
If you are serious about a luxury lifestyle, be prepared to invest at least $400 and often much more, in a pair of quality handmade shoes. In fact, you really need two pairs at least for different outfits and dress codes.
Bear in mind that you are probably being judged by what you have on your feet at least several times a time and you soon see why you need to pay attention to the quality of your shoes as part of your wardrobe makeover.
Other things to consider include a bespoke suit in either navy or grey and don’t forget a classic watch, which is always a popular and justifiable investment if you are looking at ways to reflect your affluence.
Staff Writer; Brian Carter
