"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"

You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.

Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.

Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.

Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.

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I just ordered, "The 48 Laws of Power"

slitherjef

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I keep hearing about this book mentioned here and had a bit of spare cash and was ordering something else anyway so I dropped it in the cart. Guess I wanted to see what the book is all about. :yes:
 

“The 22 Rules That Turned Me From Invisible to Irresistible With Women… Starting Tonight”

You can skip the expensive cars, the fancy clothes, and the endless gym selfies. Completely unnecessary.

I used to freeze the second a beautiful woman looked my way. Frustrated. Awkward. Watching other guys walk away with the girl while I stood there tongue-tied.

Then I discovered 22 simple rules that rewired my entire dating life. The anxiety vanished. Conversations flowed effortlessly. Women started chasing me for a change.

These rules trigger a woman's subconscious attraction switches. And you can start using them tonight.

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Good choice.

Everyone who wants more power in their life and over the lives of other's in their life gets this book.
 

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I have yet to read the book, but I've listened to the audio version on the way to and from work. Just listening has helped. I have the book, I just need the time to sit down and read it.
 

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Going to read that as well, I also heard "The Tipping Point" is a great read in the same genre.
 

"The Coffee Shop Girl You Never Spoke To"

You've replayed it a hundred times. She stood three feet away, scrolling her phone. You had an opening. You composed the perfect line — after she was gone.

For all you know, she's married now. To some guy who said something. Anything.

Openers are cheap. Almost any sentence works when it's delivered within three seconds. The expensive part is the standing there, drafting and deleting, while the window quietly closes.

The "22 Rules" stripped out my hesitation. What to open with, how to keep it alive, and the one habit that costs guys more women than anything else: waiting for perfect.

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i read at least a book a week now. It's like masterbation. once you start you don't see how you ever went without it
 

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There is also a short 100page version for rereading, I think would be great to get if you liked the book.
 

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Yeah "self help rubbish" that some of the most violent prison gang members read religiously to get an edge on the other gang's in the joint.

And not just prison gang members read it for an advantage but CEO's of large and powerful corporations read it as well for similar reasons.
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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READ IT! your perception will change.. you'll see between the lines and words of every interaction.
 

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Yeah dnats and that other guy are trolls full of sh!t.

Art of Seduction and 48 Laws of Power should be required reading for every member of this site.

Good post btw Qdogg.
 

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KontrollerX said:
Yeah dnats and that other guy are trolls full of sh!t.

No way! He's the King and we're all peasants. I know so because he said so.




Cheers!
 

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Dont sleep on the 33 Strategies of War either. Thats also a good read.
 

"So, What Do You Do for Fun?"

She asks it casually, mid-sip. And you feel the floor open up, because the honest answer is work, gym, and a couple shows you're half-watching.

Women rarely say this out loud, but a man with a life is attractive before he says a word. The guy who spent Saturday deep-sea fishing and came back with photos and a story — he walks in already interesting.

The "22 Rules" pushed me to build a life worth talking about. Turns out the fastest way to be interesting to women is to be interested in your own life first.

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Yeah, it's BS, don't read it.

Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions
Keep people off-balance and in the dark by never revealing the purpose behind your actions. If they have no clue what you are up to, they cannot prepare a defense. Guide them far enough down the wrong path, envelop them in enough smoke, and by the time they realize your intentions, it will be too late.
;)
 

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I read 48 Laws and while it didnt really do anything for me personally, I still found it a really fun read and something I'd like to check out again. I'm assuming the other 2 are written in the same style?
 

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I have this book too, and although there are some good points, I can't stand the paranoid tone the author wrote it in... sounds like a psycho.
 

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I personally recommend reading "The Prince" by Machiavelli.
Its quite similar and is a great read, and is still quite applicable today.
Especially the chapter on how to annex ecclesiastical principalities! :D
 

"How I Made Sure No Woman Ever Friend-Zoned Me Again"

She calls you when her car breaks down. When she needs help moving. When some guy she's actually dating treats her badly.

You're the listener. The reliable one. The guy who would treat her so much better, if she'd just open her eyes.

She won't. You trained her to see you as the low-effort option — the friend who requires zero risk and zero investment. Every favor dug the hole deeper.

The "22 Rules" break the pattern. You'll stop auditioning for a role she already cast and become the man she chases instead. It starts with Rule 1.

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