I have found that going out solo to be the most rewarding. You are forced to interact with strangers immediately before losing social proof. There is no safe home base to cling to, which makes it a challenge sometimes. However, there are no friends to distract your game and you have ultimate freedom to do what you want. Most of my success is a result of solo night game.
The willingness to walk into a crowd of complete strangers and immediately interact and present yourself to them takes courage that not everyone has. If you are doing this, acknowledge this achievement next time your self esteem takes a nosedive. You have accomplished something that many are too timid to do.
As far as "running out of gas" goes, I think that rejection and slow periods come with the territory. I use to become furious at the end of a long night out with nothing to show for it. Nowadays I feel that I am more objective about my progress. I try to appreciate whatever accomplishments I have achieved no matter how miniscule. You don't have to score the hottest girl in the bar to feel good about yourself. Sometimes just socializing with fellow humans can be a fulfilling night out.
The willingness to walk into a crowd of complete strangers and immediately interact and present yourself to them takes courage that not everyone has. If you are doing this, acknowledge this achievement next time your self esteem takes a nosedive. You have accomplished something that many are too timid to do.
As far as "running out of gas" goes, I think that rejection and slow periods come with the territory. I use to become furious at the end of a long night out with nothing to show for it. Nowadays I feel that I am more objective about my progress. I try to appreciate whatever accomplishments I have achieved no matter how miniscule. You don't have to score the hottest girl in the bar to feel good about yourself. Sometimes just socializing with fellow humans can be a fulfilling night out.