Derek Rake Insider

"I read your last issue of The Rake Letter and have to say that I was thinking about frustration, too, mainly because you offer up so much information that my mind is swamped and I lose track and get left behind. I really love your stuff, but I try to eat everything up the minute I get the … [Read More...]

"I'll try and keep things simple. To start off, I want to say 'thanks' - genuinely - for helping me reach the place I am in now (although I haven't quite reached the place I hope to be in just yet) and for giving me hope by showing me how possible it is to reach my goals when it comes to women, no … [Read More...]

"I have finally read your whole Rake Letter. I appear to be too busy sometimes that I forget to set time aside to read these things. I'm happy that I did this time, though, as I now feel like I go into that friend zone too fast. When I go downtown and see gorgeous women, my approach skills seem to … [Read More...]

"Basically, I want to learn how to move from being the nice guy to being the dateable guy. I think it might be a bit too late to get this girl - heck, I'm not even sure if she's worth it - but I want to know how I can ensure a relationship next time instead of constantly hoping things will work out. … [Read More...]

"I see her at the bar, but I meet up with some people first before going up to her. Then a guy shows up and hugs her from the back and she introduces him to me as a 'great friend'. She gives him a drink and they kiss in front of me. This goes on all night. It ended up totally screwing with my … [Read More...]