Picture this: a cool summer night, six guys sitting around a campfire, puffing on cigars, sharing a few bottles of fine Bordeaux, and telling stories of glory days gone by. After sharing dozens of stories (many of which we probably heard before), someone would always bring up The list the skills that men can not survive without. We agreed on most of the skills and fiercely debated the others, without ever reaching unanimity. Does this scene sound familiar? The book s foundation are my memories of family reunions filled with laughter and camaraderie. It is about the skills I relied on as I progressed through the various stages in my life. As you read, you will agree with some of the skills, debate others, and possibly wonder why one of your favorite skills was not included. That is okay. The purpose is for you to enjoy the experience of learning these essential skills to shape your life in a positive way. Finally, as an avid movie lover, which I acquired from my father, I end each chapter with a few of my favorite movies that correspond to the respective skill. Some you will recognize and others you might never have heard of. For the movies you haven t yet watched, go ahead and rent them. You will see why I chose them. Enjoy!

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The name RVR startd over thirty years ago and is derived from the author's name, Robert Valdes-Rodriguez. As a competitive swimmer in high school, Robert's name was always the longest in the meet programs. To shorten it, his coach and teammates began to refer to him simply as RVR. The nickname stuck through his college years at Fordham University, New York; followed him throughout his Wall Street career; and to his luxury neckwear company, RVR. Robert describes himself as a lover of life. He has a passion for the ocean, good wine, great ties, and giving back. As an entrepreneur, he established a luxury neckwear company, RVR, with the objective of creating elegant ties that men around the world could always depend on. RVR ties can be found in the finest menswear stores and online. A percentage of RVR's online sales are donated to a new charity every year. RVR is also a financial advisor at a global investment management firm in New York. He is married to Regina Morellino and they have four children: Suzy, Robert, Casey, and Linda. They live in Manhattan.

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