Dating, Men, and Leadership.

I still remember the conversation like it happened yesterday.
I was on this date with Karen over the summer. It was our third date and I thought I’d surprise her with a picnic. It was beautiful weather and we sat there lounging for several hours just talking and canoodling like little kids.
Somehow, the conversation turned to [...]

31 Ways To Build A Network and Develop Social Currency

Today, people look at me and will say something to the effect, “Yeah, Dean knows everybody.” Or “He’s connected.” I’ve never felt that way about myself.
I think we often see the end result, but we never see the journey itself. A little unknown fact about me is that I rebuilt an entire new network starting [...]

Talk It Out and Understanding

Some women would rather get mad at a man and hope the man figures out what’s bugging her. I can speak for most men and say we are not mind readers. Men get alot of flack for being immature in relationships and some of it deservedly so. But I think this is one of those [...]

Thanks!

I got the following handwritten note from just giving out some business advice and encouragement to a friend. Hadn’t received one of these in a long time. Certainly appreciated. Suffice to say that taking the time to say thanks like this goes a long way. But I’m still looking for the gift card that was [...]

Things That A Guy Shouldn’t Do To A Girl

A few things that a guy shouldn’t do to a girl. I’m sure I’ll find more as people chime in with their comments. I will update periodically.

3rd Annual Dean’s List. 2008-2009

I must admit that this entry is nearly 5 months overdue. For those of who do not know, for the past two years, I have published the annual Dean’s List. It’s a list of people whom I had built up a significant relationship with and they have, in some way, made an impact on my [...]

5 Reasons Why Every Guy Should Learn To Cook.

I’ve only been proactively learning how to cook as of this year. I’ve cooked in the past but it’s only this year that I’ve taken it up with a fervor and really experimented with ingredients and dishes of all types.

An Open Letter To Women (and Men) On Courtesy and Dating.

The following is an email letter I wrote to a girl who didn’t have the courage to say ‘no’ to me when I asked her for a follow-up date. It’s self-explanatory. I publish this because I would hope it gives food for thought for both men and women in how you treat others. Not just [...]

A Toast To My 31st.

Last night at my birthday dinner, I performed a simple exercise to show appreciation for a cast of characters that I call friends. Most birthday parties are usually about making the birthday person the center of attention. I wanted to do the opposite and for a few minutes, make each person the center of attention [...]

How Jews and Koreans Are Alike And What They Can Teach You To Survive In This Economy.

[Warning: I take some of my political correctness off in this entry. So please, no hate mail. Oh wait, I was never politically correct to begin with!]
I have always joked that Koreans were the Asian versions of Jewish people. They share very similar characteristics that helps me draw this comparison.
Of all the ethnicities and cultures [...]

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