CEDTalks

"You might see me in the streets, but homie you don't KNOW...ME!" T.I., "You Don't Know Me" The quote applies to many more people and circumstances than the popular Atlanta rapper probably ever imagined. Based on our own experiences, we often make assumptions in life, steadfast in the thought we know exactly how a situation will turn out. Likewise, we take this stance with people. When meeting or interacting with someone, we tend to draw comparisons to people that generated a similar emotion from our earlier years. The actual conversation seems like Deja Vu, which leads us to react a certain way. This also causes us to think we KNOW how a person "is", treat them accordingly, and subconsciously try to predict their thoughts and actions. By most standards experience is the greatest teacher in life, but it is a dangerous game to ever think you really know a person without being around them frequently and also getting their input. Why ...

We really should study Man Laws in school. In addition to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the principles which hold up the bond between boys should be covered after U.S. History. Man Laws, also know as Guy Code, are the unwritten rules that the male species use as guidelines for successful living. They cover many elements, including money an relationships, and keep "bros" in line. Unfortunately, since these laws are unwritten, they are often left up to (mis)interpretation. With all the confusion, it's time to do some manscaping (ilk, not like that.) Let's clear up a few of the more important man laws. Pay Me Back One of the quickest ways to dissolve a friendship amongst the fellas is an unpaid loan. People work hard out here! Girls may do it for "the love of Ray J", but many men (many, many, many, many men ) do it for the love of money. Anyway, we work hard, and our paycheck is our biggest source of reward. This means those who we loan ...