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We received such good feedback last week that I decided to go back to the drawing board and create a comparable post that the ladies can apply.  I attempted to balance keeping it real and avoiding chauvinism as much as possible but at the end of the day, this is a ‘Manly blog’ so here …

In a world where women significantly outnumber us guys, I was compelled to think of a few qualities that can raise one’s stock. Simply put, certain things men should just intuitively know or be capable of doing by a certain age.  Combined these qualities will get you one step closer to being the guy who …

Protect your Dreams  “If they don’t know your Dreams, Then they can’t shoot them down” – J. Cole Whenever I am asked about my life plans, I always share my dreams and aspirations.  And I don’t know about you all but when I tell people I end up mostly getting this response: “Oh that’s what’s …

The Pursuit of Happyness: Home Buying Edition‏   Everyone wants the “American Dream” with a great career, car, and home! This is very attainable for all, but the key is to prioritize and stay determined. Here are the ten tips that helped me to obtain my wonderful home:   1. Pay Your Mortgage Early – …

The American Dream   “There two types of niggas in this world.  There’s niggas with guns, and niggas with butter.  Now what are the guns?  The guns, that’s the real estate, the stocks and bonds, artwork. You know, shit that appreciates with value. What’s the butter?  Cars, clothes, jewelry, all that other bull shit that …

Foot Thru the Door: Part I Resume Checklist To all recent graduates or current students looking for work but do not have a resume or not sure if you have the proper structure, the Rat Pack is here to help you guys out with this Resume Checklist: 1. Email Address: though a very simple thing, …

Bold Choices: Your Story When our brother James (aka Semaj) sent this to our E-group, I immediately had to write a post. Reason being is because this describes our crew to the epitome.  Take away the fact that this is an alcohol commercial and really listen to the message and I’m sure you’ll realized that …

The Bucket List I’m sure we are all pretty much over what turned out to be the fabricated “Dooms Day” alert from last week. But while riding in the NY subway I glanced across at a replica of the ads that were posted all over the city and thought to myself, “What if…” What if …

Graduation Hangover In the midst of celebrating that I finally graduated college and accomplished one of my biggest goals in life one of my fellow Rat Pack members said this to me, “Has it hit you yet, like you’re really done with A&T. But before you answer my question, I want you to really think …

Don’t Quit Your Day Job Everyday I wake up anywhere between the buzz of my first alarm at 5:30am and the last at 6am. I hop in my car, only to go park in someone else’s parking lot. I hop on someone’s elevator, and go to the 6th floor where I sit at someone else’s …