Why Honesty Is An Attractive Quality

I’m starting to realize that honesty is a quality that so few people don’t have or don’t embrace. I just lost a prospective client because I was too honest. The guy was on a deadline and needed a site up in less than the time I quoted. Apparently, he found another vendor who could meet [...]

You Can’t Fix People. You Can Only Fix Yourself

Got back into town and first thing on the list was to get on the phone and help a friend who was having relationship issues. She was so frustrated and sad as she no longer had control of the situation. The guy needed time off to think about things. She wanted to stay “connected” with [...]

How To Increase Your Luck

I’ve been reading the book, The Luck Factor, by Richard Wiseman. The 4 principles he teaches people on how to increase our luck is slightly different than the typical adage to what luck is. There is the adage that Luck is simply when Preparation meets Opportunity. I was thinking of how to best put this [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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