Post: #51

Once I decide to ease up working on my business, I'm going to pay someone for one-on-one help in the following areas: game, speaking, and nutrition. I'll even consider paying for mental results coaching as well if I can find someone who isn't a charlatan.

I coach others myself, so I know the value of having direct assistance from someone.

I know I could do all those things above on my own, but getting help from someone should make the process of getting the result I want more effective and efficient. I've spent too long half-reading books, half-finishing online courses, and half-assing doing the things necessary to improve. And as a result, I haven't improved nearly as much as I want.

Some reasons why getting one-on-one help works:

Investment - paying more money makes you more committed.

Accountability - you're forced to answer to someone if you don't follow through.

Clarity - they make the decisions for you so you don't get paralyzed by an infinite number of paths.

Feedback - you know for sure that what you're doing is working.

Motivation - they'll be there for you when you're at your weakest.

If anyone thinks paying for help is too expensive, then I say you need to figure out how to make more money.

Post: #52

If you haven't yet, I would do the following:

1. Complete blood panel to find out where you can optimize. How are your testosterone, thyroid, vitamin d? There's more and they're all important. Make some moves.

2. Hire a nutrition coach. Even if you just pay them for an in depth consultation and a plan, totally worth it.

Either of those two on their own will get you to the next level.

Post: #53

Do the first thing said above.

By some clothes.

Post: #54

If game and self improvement is really your goal here, then spending your hard earned money on clothes would be a terrible idea.

Why? Because if your game is weak, then wearing nice clothes isn't going to suddenly make your game strong. Yes you'll look better and feel more confident, but honestly, the goal with male fashion is to not look like a slob (and even if you do it's not the end of the world). This can easily be done with a $100-200 budget shopping at Zara, H&M or Uniqlo.

Buying a ticket to another country isn't going to do wonders for you either. Game is pretty much the same anywhere. If you can't score domestically, don't think you'll magically get laid like a rockstar abroad. Unless you're a white dude in SEA, in which case, I advise you to buy a ticket to the Phillippines ASAP.

Honestly, the best way to improve your game is to.... GAME! Go cold approach on the street, the bookstore, the supermarket, the bar, whereever. If you're hellbent on spending money to get there, then make sure you find a reputable coach because there are a lot of scam artists out there. I'm sure there many a seasoned players here (like Vinny for example) who will offer you private coaching.

Post: #55

There is something about wearing clothes that fit just right. When I used to wear suits, having a suit that was perfectly tailored just gave you an extra boost. Because there were plenty of guys that wore suits and looked like shit. Jackets shaped like boxes, shirts shaped like boxes, loafers (sorry that just doesn't work), pants too long, etc.

And maybe your game isn't tight, but if you look sharp, you will get some looks and compliments and that is gonna give you a little morale boost. Maybe even enough to approach if a person struggles with that.

Standing out gives you an edge. I sort of miss the suits days because I know I did that right. I haven't really gotten the hang of dressing outside of suits. Other than make sure your muscles stand out. I know there is more to it than that, but it never interested me as much as popping in a suit.

I would say for 1K you could get started in photography. But you have to like it to do it. Or else it really isn't that enjoyable if you are just trying to get laid. Especially, if you go too desperate and get badmouthed or banned from places like Model Mayhem and craigslist.

Post: #56

Interesting concept. What I'd do . . .

Look around for some quality used gym equipment at a discount. I know you said you're a gym-goer, but if you really want to become elite, there's nothing like having it right there at home, to pick up whenever the urge arises.

That's it, really. Maybe also invest in a few quality self-help books to sharpen your mind to go along with your body.

Post: #57

(03-30-2016 07:02 PM)Iso Wrote:  I decided that I'm going to use all of my $1,000 tax return solely on improving myself and my game. How would you spend $1,000 in the most effective manner?


About me:
6' 2"
average looks
Been working out at the gym for 5 years now.
Introverted
Funny
Live in a metropolitan area of a major city
Make a solid middle class income for a single guy
I have enough expenses saved up in the bank to live a year without a job

tall, muscular, middle income....and possibly white?

I'd just learn more game and rack up online dates. Honestly being 6'2" and the rest of your stats already push you into the top 5% of men in the eyes of women. Maybe take the dale carnegie course

Post: #58

(05-17-2017 09:21 PM)[email protected] Wrote:  

(03-30-2016 07:02 PM)Iso Wrote:  I decided that I'm going to use all of my $1,000 tax return solely on improving myself and my game. How would you spend $1,000 in the most effective manner?


About me:
6' 2"
average looks
Been working out at the gym for 5 years now.
Introverted
Funny
Live in a metropolitan area of a major city
Make a solid middle class income for a single guy
I have enough expenses saved up in the bank to live a year without a job

tall, muscular, middle income....and possibly white?

I'd just learn more game and rack up online dates. Honestly being 6'2" and the rest of your stats already push you into the top 5% of men in the eyes of women. Maybe take the dale carnegie course

Black.

I wish I could rack online dates but I have a total of 8 Tinder matches currently and none on the other dating apps. I haven't been in an online date since the start of the year. I wish I could crack the code, but its gotten so bad recently. I had decent success in 2012 when I was uglier and had no game in getting girls to respond back. Nowadays, I literally can go 5 days on Tinder without a match.

Post: #59

Good leather dress shoes. Good matress. Travel.

Post: #60

Gym membership
Preworkout - I like muscle for life's Pulse, contains L Theanine good for mood and focus. Caffeine good for fat loss and working out
Healthy food - inexpensive anyway. Lean meats, veggies, etc., but maybe go the extra mile get a meal plan made for you, or paleo meals delivered to you with exact calorie amounts
Skinny / slim fit chinos
Chelsea boots
Plain white/black slim fit t shirts
Haircut, shave, facial

That's only a few hundo really, maybe a stylist or personal trainer if needed? Or travel, most money should be spent on life experiences

Post: #61

I would buy 1 share of google and then tell everyone I own part of google.