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How do I respond when someone asks me what I do for a living? Well it’s difficult and out of character for me to lie. I say “I am a dating coach”. It is usually very fascinating to people and it can lead to a few different and interesting conversations. After meeting so many people and fine-tuning my social skills I have found this conversation to lead down two similar paths. On one hand it can be fascinating, while on the other it can be threatening. This has nothing to do with gender; rather it has to do with each person’s value and belief system. To really break down the negative responses we can look at the negative light cast upon this industry from such cynical and manipulative so-called dating gurus.




I have no harsh feelings whatsoever towards anyone associated with the seduction community since I am knowledgeable on many of their teachings and have found them to be useful in learning and teaching self-improvement.Yet, just as there are horrible people in this world, we have our share of awkward characters in this industry. We will never get away from the bad apples anywhere in life we just have to be sophisticated enough to distinguish the two. This comes with experience, just as success in any foreign behavior and or mindset requires. Then there are the people who are highly captivated by what I do for a living and accept and congratulate it. I can really open up to these people whether they are interested in learning more or not, the sheer notion of having accepting what it is I am truly passionate for, can allow me to make a solid emotional connection with that person.

All in all, I am here to help people find what it is they want and need. As a result I’ll be accomplishing the same. Even though there are those who are skeptical and criticizing of what I teach there is no doubt in my mind that they have chosen one of two outlooks. Either they are insecure of the fact that they are their own worst enemies or they have just met some weird dating coaches. I can be honest enough to admit that I came to this industry initially to be better with women. I now know that it's about finding that right one and she can either be on the other side of the world or even already in my phone book.

Sticking with the original structure of the Pickup Podcast, I'm going to provide my friends with a social toolbox. You'll need the fundamentals of an effective interaction in order to start taking control of your social settings, leading interactions, giving value, making someone's day and ultimately, being selective. Sounds like a lot? Well, it's not all that complicated. Last week I gave you a few concepts and techniques used in meeting someone during day. Yet, some people have a hard time in beginning a conversation with someone anywhere and anytime. Yes, it's easier said than done but after dissecting this, we can make it even easier done, than said. Also known as opening or using an opener we must come to realize that we successfully open someone as soon as they become aware of our presence or 'exist' to them.