"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

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At 93, he’s as fit as a 40-year-old. His body offers lessons on aging.

"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"

Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.

You've been "getting ready" for two years.

She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.

Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.

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Surprised to see just a normal looking gentleman. Thought it was going to be a click bait roided out dude with a gray beard pretending to be older than he is.

Muscle mass is the fountain of youth boys. (not roided out kill your heart shvt but natural muscle)
 

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Dude is badass. Started lifting at 70. Guys there is no reason not to get fit. Do it NOW.
Hi Pierce,
Good post....I was surprised to see that the Guy spent most of his life as a Baker and a Battery Maker....Neither profession does well on the longevity stakes...Flour gets into your lungs and throat causes big problems,batteries were Sulphuric Acid and lead!!!....Not much muscle mass,wiry as a Greyhound....Agree very much with Hanoi Jane that longevity is very much a reflection of Genes and Money I would add and moderation in all things.
 

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There’s some truth in what is said about having the physique of a canyon runner, as far as longevity is concerned.

I do, however have a question for you sir:

Do you do the fandango?
 

"She Liked You in March. It's October Now."

Attraction runs on a clock.

She flirted for weeks. Touched your arm. Found reasons to be alone with you. And you were careful. Respectful. Waiting for the right moment.

The moment had a shelf life. It expired around month two, and by the time you asked her out, she'd quietly filed you under "little brother."

One of the hardest lessons inside the 22 Rules: women rarely wait. Interest either grows or it decays, and nothing decays it faster than a man who never moves.

Make the move while she's still inventing reasons to be near you.

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