Ok, I have listened to what all of you have said, and I have had alot of success with women so far. Instead of trying to get laid, I try to meet women to see if that person is interesting.
I have also dumped my dating books, and I now know what "being myself" is. I used to think that being myself was something completely different than what it really is. I'm no longer overly nice, because I realized that I was nice to get people to like me.
Now I say what I want, when I want, and it's amazing how much more people respect me.
I still screw up every now and then, like "trying" to be funny, even though i know that i am funny without trying, and I sometimes say stuff to get someone to like me, but for the most part, I am better.
Oh, and I just got asked out by a girl

. I know that it isn't exactly manly to be asked out, but, hey, I succeeded in what i was trying to do, so, hey, I can't complain.
I will keep all of you updated on what happens to me on this thread. I am suddenly very addicted to this site, as I have finally realized what it is about. It isn't trying to get the most posts, or posting to see the titty board, it is about sharing your feelings and opinions to other people!