[topshelf305]

I have been studying and practicing the methods and concepts discussed by Roosh, roissy and others for a while now and, like it says in Bang, I do find that there are a few weeks/months of disconnect between reading something, putting it into practice, and then it finally becoming at least a temporarily "natural" part of my personality. That is, I can read something 100 times and try as I may I can't get it to work, but then maybe 2 months later I get with some girl and looking back realize that I used that very tactic without even meaning to. This can be frustrating when you consciously forget about something but then it creeps up in your behavior. I imagine some of you can relate to this.

I don't believe this has been discussed much on the blog (or any blog for that matter) but what are some 'tricks' you use to keep yourself "fresh?" Do you have something like a routine that you do daily or weekly that you use to keep your mind sharp? I guess this could be books you read, or blog posts, maybe some place you go, or a person you talk to, exercise, etc? Roosh's intro to buddhism post got me thinking about this, he says he reads it every month. I try to skim back through Bang every once in a while, as it keeps the concepts fresh. Also, the Way of the Superior Man by David Deida. Thoughts? MPM I'd be curious to hear your input.

[Giovonny]

Forget about all that "reading" and just approach, approach, approach. Reading books and blogs will keep your "theories" sharp, true. Exercise or talking to particular friend or listening to a certain song might help you "feel confident". But really, the only way to stay "fresh" in terms of talking to girls, is of course, talking to girls! I read Roosh and TheGmanifesto for tips, stories and entertainment...but the most valuable "learning" you can do will happen when you open a girl...thats when the real lessons are learned. I think its tough to learn this stuff out of a book.

[The_CEO]

One thing that you can do that Roosh talked about once, is that if you miss some opportunity or approach, you can replay it and visualize it in your mind to figure out what you could've done differently or better.

If the situation arises again, you'll know what to do.

It's like the well known experiment of the basketball team that practiced free throws and the other team that only visualized practicing them. And then when they went to play, the results were similar.

You can do this with different aspects of life and work, but also, with Game.

[thegmanifesto]

I agree with Giovanny.

You can learn how to box a little from a book, but to really box you have to get into the ring.

[speakeasy]

(01-29-2010 12:30 PM)toddh Wrote:  

One thing that you can do that Roosh talked about once, is that if you miss some opportunity or approach, you can replay it and visualize it in your mind to figure out what you could've done differently or better.

Yeah, this is also a time to review the written stuff when you're trying to figure out what went wrong in an interaction and you need to do a little post-game analysis. I agree with the others though, written PUA materials only take you so far and most your learning has to be out in the field. Some things, like how to build attraction in a spontaneous conversation you just have to "get it" and can't learn that from a book.

[topshelf305]

Thanks for the responses. I agree with all of you; the consensus seems to be that practice is superior to theory when it comes to game or any other life skill, and I totally agree. What I am looking for (and think would be helpful for all of us) is more of a way to stay sharp on the "inner game." While over a year into my study of "game" aka being good at life, I still find myself forgetting and disregarding some of the things that I have tried to implement, and going back to bad habits.

For example, I have a friend who plays in the NFL, and he tells me that when he lines up for a play he repeats over and over in his mind "these guys are chumps, I'm a champion, none of these pussies can stop me" and even says it out loud sometimes. Are there tricks like this, either things that you read, or say or listen to or look at that keep you in the killer, "always on" mindset. It's easy to be at the top of your game when you're in a good situation. Maybe even a newspaper you read every day, magazines, other blogs, music, etc? I have referenced MPM's going out checklist a number of times just to remind me to be prepared and focused on my goals when I'm going out at night. Any other examples?

[The_CEO]

(01-29-2010 08:03 PM)topshelf305 Wrote:  

For example, I have a friend who plays in the NFL, and he tells me that when he lines up for a play he repeats over and over in his mind "these guys are chumps, I'm a champion, none of these pussies can stop me" and even says it out loud sometimes.

What he's talking about are affirmations...You can do the same thing.
Some guys swear by them and I've heard of other top athletes using them, like Tiger Woods. Just make up ones that you respond to...It's easy to do.

[Roosh]

Understand that some parts of your game will atrophy as you no longer need them. You come up with new pieces that fit different situations.

The main concepts of game though are used in interactions with every girl, so the best way to keep fresh is to approach and game weekly.

[thegmanifesto]

(01-29-2010 08:34 PM)toddh Wrote:  

(01-29-2010 08:03 PM)topshelf305 Wrote:  

For example, I have a friend who plays in the NFL, and he tells me that when he lines up for a play he repeats over and over in his mind "these guys are chumps, I'm a champion, none of these pussies can stop me" and even says it out loud sometimes.

What he's talking about are affirmations...You can do the same thing.
Some guys swear by them and I've heard of other top athletes using them, like Tiger Woods. Just make up ones that you respond to...It's easy to do.

A classic one in boxing, is to say "I am the boss" to yourself before a fight.

It works in other aspects of life as well.

That UFC fighter Diego Sanchez, does it out loud before his fights. Yell, "Yes!", I think. I heard that is some Tony Robbins stuff, but not 100%.