I guess even though we were free, we were still slaves in the mind. That's it! Welcome to the show, Beatin' a Block, Episode 7. It is September 9th, 2010. Now, I know I said last week I was going to do a recording, but you have to understand I'm working with a very limited studio.

But I'm working with it. What's going on, y'all? I have been recently getting into eBay. I mean, I got a lot of crap around the house, and I really just want to get rid of it. So I was thinking about becoming an eBay reseller. What do you call them, resellers? Yeah, an eBay seller. eBay hustler. I'm going to be an eBay hustler. So first I need to start taking pictures of stuff, and I'm stuck right there. But, you know, once I get up and I start getting some, you know, auctions going,

I'm going to depend on my family, my friends, you know, my general public to help me out. Hurry up and buy! You know what I'm saying? Anyway, let's get into the news. T-Mobile is going to be taking pre-orders for the G2, the sequel to the G1, which is the phone that I have still. I mean, I tried it. My touch, I wasn't really impressed with it. My touch, I wasn't really impressed with it. Hold on, let me fix this light.

Wasn't really impressed with the My Touch 3G. I mean, don't tell my dad that, though. I like the keyboard. But anyway, if you go to Best Buy tomorrow, don't go to T-Mobile, because if you go to T-Mobile, they're going to have a discount. They're going to give you a rebate, but it's going to be more than $199 for a new year contract. You know what I'm saying? I'm going to try to trade mine out for a G2. It's about time.

I've been waiting for a long time for a good phone, and I think that's what I need right there. Well, back to eBay Reseller. I mean, I'm just switching around, but I'm just trying to see what I can get rid of. And I'm trying to see what I can do with that, because you've got to think about the market of that. Like, could I become a fence? You know, but I think they mark their goods online, so that's that.

Man, but I'm telling you, I would have gotten me some Enterprise and Crackheads. Wanted to make a little money. Let the word spread that you bring something to me, I'll pay you a good price. I go to eBay, boom, double my profits. It's America. And then, too, I'm starting school. And learning algebra and pre-calc, man, that's like learning Klingon, man. It's useless, it's hard, and it only really impress nerds, you know what I'm saying?

Oh, y'all got to give it up to me for that one. That was nice. That was very nice. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. That was a good joke. I'm going to take that with me. All right, cut that short. Yeah, man, I got it. I have to get it. And I'm trying not to make school get in the way of this show, but it's hard. And then, the show is already stellar quality, and I don't want to tarnish that, you know what I'm saying?

Well, we could do better, but, you know. All right, it's horrible, but look, it's getting better. Now, let me switch these thingies around. I'm starting to get better at the DJing, too. Okay, here's another story, article I was interested in. Money can buy you happiness, a new report says, to a point. Washington, they say money can't buy happiness. They're wrong, at least according to this article. People's emotional well-being slash happiness increases along with their income up to about $75,000.

No shit. Researchers report in Tuesday's edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. For folks making less than that, said Angus Deaton, the fuck? An economist at the Center for Health and Well-Being at Princeton University. Quote, stuff is so in your face, it's hard to be happy. It interferes with your enjoyment, unquote. I mean, that's true. Who's happy living in a fucking box, really? All that shit you see on TV is false.

Believe me, you. Because I'm telling you, if you think money can't buy you happiness, you're in the wrong store. I'm telling you, money buys good looks, an image, power. And I'm not saying that it's a must-have in life. It's an enhancement. I mean, it's our trade and border system. It's the basis of the American capitalist system. I mean, who can frown when you're doing... It's hard to. It's hard to. Back to the article.

Happiness got better as income rose, but the effect leveled out at $75,000, Deaton said. On the other hand, their overall sense of success or well-being continued to rise as their earnings grew beyond that point. Giving people more income beyond $75,000 is not going to do much for their daily mood, but it is going to make them feel they have a better life, Deaton said in an interview. Like I said, it's an enhancement.

Money does buy happiness. And that's my conclusion. A certain amount of happiness. Moving on. I like saying that. Wait, back to the G2. I'm really excited about it, and I miss doing my... I'm working crazy with my sound effects. I miss doing my... Yeah. I'm working crazy with my sound effects. I miss doing my... Yeah. Yeah. I went to Chances like two weekends ago. Chances is a lesbian club in Houston. And lesbians are cool to chill with, and I thought I'd be low-key in the corner with my little lesbian crew I was with for a birthday.

It was for a birthday. Man, it was so many gay dudes in there. I was like the center of attention for some reason. I see why they call it Chances. The chances of me getting in their ass increased tenfold. I was very nervous. No, I was cool. I feel like I should have had a shirt that says, hey, I'm straight. I'm straight. Moving on. So... I like to go to xmen.com. It's got some okay tips on there. Some of them be way off base, though.

But they hilarious. I noticed this one. Top ten ways to make a woman notice you. So they got a list. This is xmen advice for the players out there who need a little extra help on their game. Number ten. Improve yourself. Which is a given. If you stanky... And you don't groom yourself, I mean, that's obvious. Groom yourself... Well, let me read them. The sad truth is most guys don't take any time at all to improve themselves.

Ever. But if you really want an attractive woman to notice you, you better be one of the few who stands out because he took the time to develop something uniquely interesting about himself. Now that I can feel. You know, develop a conversation. We'll agree with number ten. I get that one in green light. It say, take classes, read books, see classic films. Start investing in yourself and you'll be on the fast track to success.

Alright. Number nine. Rehearse your game online. Now see that one, this one I don't agree with. Because it's a totally... Different situation. Online than it is in person. And see that's what the problem. You got some of these internet nerds. That's all they do is meet women. On these eHarmony sites. And then they get them in public and don't know how to talk to them. So number nine. Where my sound effect? Ah, I lost it.

I rehearsed, I mean I replaced it with something else. Anyway, number eight. Project confidence. Imagine how you'd come across if you were the most confident guy on the planet. You'd seem so in control that you'd be in no rush. You'd never talk too fast or too much since all of that screams, I'm a nervous wussy. Now see this I agree with. I've always said that you have to project confidence. But that's in everyday life I think.

Maintain eye contact. You know, be... Show some pride in yourself. That goes along with improving yourself. That's number eight I agree with. Number seven. Avoid awkward silence. See that was awkward wasn't it? You gotta keep talking. And my thing. I'm one. Don't make it an interrogation. But you have to ask the right questions. That's how you avoid the awkward silence. But the articles say. When a guy first starts talking to a woman, especially a very attractive one.

He usually lets his emotion and insecurities get the best of him right off the bat. He starts to think. I better impress her. And fast. He ain't thinking. You know what he's thinking about? Got that going in your head. And then you're trying to impress her. It's real easy for the awkward silence. I've had it before. It's real hard. I don't know. In some way you're stiffing up. I even had that with regular conversation.

You just run out of stuff to talk about. All the topics are just right there. You can't grab them. I agree with that. You want to impress her. Avoid the awkward silence. You know women like to talk. Just ask her. Just ask a question. Have a game plan. Number six. Ah, that's lame. I'll read it though. Let me see. Feeling unprepared to start a conversation with a woman is the best way to blow it when you do. So it's a no brainer.

Same as with the awkward silence. Have a few topics to start the conversation in your back pocket. And mentally rehearse them. Nah, nah, nah. It has to come natural. You have to be genuinely interested in what she has to say. So all these rehearsed topics. That's going to make you sound. You're going to sound rehearsed. Number six is bullshit. Number five. Get her number and get out. One of the best ways to make a woman sit up and take notice is to disappear after you get her number.

So early on in the conversation, ask her if she has email. When she says yes, tell her, great, I have a few things to do, but I'd really like to chat with you later. Here, write your email down. Um, I don't know how I feel about that one off the bat. That's kind of iffy. So all this, that's really just trying to sneak her number and hoping she'll pick up the phone when you call her later. You haven't even established yourself in her head, man.

She'll forget about you. You call her and you're going to be like, who? But then again, it's always important to get the digits. So I give number five a pass. Number four is use her negativity to your advantage. This sounds a little dirty off the bat. The article said, Women would often test you by turning the conversation in an intentionally negative direction, often by complaining about themselves. When they do, be ready for it.

It's a great opportunity for you. Instead of playing along and sounding like a pussy, use cocky and funny jokes to spark and ramp up attraction. Just take what she's saying and turn it up a notch. For example, if she says, My dress makes me look too fat. Just reply, You know, I wasn't going to say anything, but... If she says, Her hair's a mess, say, Maybe you'll look better tomorrow. Uh, I don't know about that one.

Basically, you agreeing with the negative comments. So she's saying she's fat. You're making the joke, but you is kind of saying she's fat. Nah, that'll get you a slap in the face or something, man. You'll spill a drink on you. Number four, red light. Don't do it. I need like a drum roll sound. Need to get my mix board together. Number three. I'm going to go through the last three real quick. Be direct. Yes. Don't be tricky.

Which is what number four was. Number two. I like this one. Master your body language. This is really basic one-on-one stuff, but it's huge. Okay, the article says, I've said it a million times. When you're approaching a woman, your body language is more important than the words you use. Most men use submissive, apologetic body language and voice tones that sound as if they're begging and pleading with a woman to get him approval.

And these men instantly come across as pussies. No shit. There's no faster way to kill attraction. Instead, project what? Confidence. Say it with me, class. Lean back. Give her space and act like you're not concerned at all about whether or not she's going to like you. Because you know what? You shouldn't be. You're a motherfucking player. I added the last part. But you get it though, right? Number two. Thumbs way up.

And last but not least. Take control, number one. No doubt about it. This is the article. No doubt about it. The first thing an attractive woman will do when you approach her is see if she can control and intimidate you. The second thing she'll do is ignore you when she finds out that she can. But be cocky and funny. Show your confidence. Use body language. And she'll notice you because you are taking control. Sure, this confuses her,

but it also gets her attention by transmitting a message loud and clear. I'm the one who's in charge. Feel free to come along if you want. Yes, I like that. You see, you're allowing her into your world as well. You know what I'm saying? You have to earn that respect. You can't just... I don't know how I can put it. They put it better than me, but it's the whole feeling, man. It's an unspoken communication. Number one, take control.

Take heed of that, man. Ask me. Thank you. That's going to do it for the show. I'm going to crank one out next week. Visit the website, beatingtheblock.com. Check me out on Twitter. Twitter.com slash cybersoldier. And since we was talking about all this... females attraction, I'm going to put on a jammer for y'all to leave with. If I can find it. Hold up. Man, I got to hurry up and... turn this off. It's getting hard to...

I mean, it's getting easier to record because the wintertime is coming. But it's getting hard to cut that fan off. But I do it for you. Yep, so... totally lost my folder. That's nice. Oh, hold on. Here we go. Excuse me. Alright, see you next week. My mother, been 20 years with a hustler

We always talk, never talk shit Go on my place, submit to a boss Couldn't take it, so many nights Sittin' on me on the couch, stressin' She lookin' at the clock, it's quarter past two Next day, ain't still no sign of daddy A hustler, always loyal to the customer In love with the only example of family I want to say Daddy said when you hit 18 That you would never marry one like me But didn't know you fell for A hustler, hustler

Ballin' me, ballin' me But I've been waiting for this day to come Daddy said when you hit 18 That you would never marry one like me But didn't know you fell for A hustler, hustler Ballin' me, ballin' me But I've been waiting for this day to come Waitin' for the day to come Like waitin' on the mailman First of the month, I'ma Straight go get a trend Said I'll make a mo' With a winnin' nigga bus Dude, I keep her so

Gettin' back to the touch No joke, can't stop Did you get enough? Like a paper towel Grip the pick up Blow smoke, chop chop Never hit the blunt Nigga, what up? Been away I ain't been the front From the jump Or the getty up, bruh There's plenty pretty bitties In the city I'm from Man, I'm gon' get me just one Garage shotgun, do the hittin' Just one, one Daddy said when you hit 18 That you would never marry one like me

But didn't know you fell for A hustler, hustler But I wanted me But I've been waitin' for this day to come