bulk + cut or go lean first?

I compiled a list of online resources that helped me decide which path to take
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=mm6iRKFGyPY
http://anthonymychal.com/2012/09/should-you-bulk-or-cut-skinny-fat-must-read/
http://rippedbody.jp/2011/12/17/12-weeks-on-leangains-what-you-can-expect-to-achieve/
http://anthonymychal.com/2012/06/3-reminders-for-the-skinny-fat-ectomorph/

Like the authors of the resources above, I also tried bulking and cutting during my first 2 years. This obviously got me nowhere (Otherwise I wouldn't be starting this blog LOL).

So the goal is go down to 10-12% body fat first before bulking :) The idea is to have a solid base first.