You know, game is actually kinda fun.
If you go out with the idea "I gotta get a number or I've failed and wasted my time".....yah, its gonna suck. Not only will you not enjoy it, but people will pick up on your attitude and not want to talk.
I used to think getting over approach anxiety was the most important thing, but actually its not. Whats really key is getting motivated to keep going out and meeting people even if you're on a cold streak.
Here are some things I'm doing to make it fun:
1) Look for commonalities, esp. activities
When I start a conversation, I start talking about my hobbies and ask about their hobbies. I do this early on as soon as the current topic starts to slow.
"Hey, I just started doing __, its fun. Have you tried it/know of good places, etc"
Even if you end up not relating to the person in general, you still gain some knowledge.
2) Ask/tell about random shit
I started talking about wanting to be a fisherman one time. Another day, I was talking about wristwatches.
Its taking a shot in the dark, but in might be a good conversation thread....and if its a dead end, just move on.
Certainly better than resorting to interview questions.
3) Speak another language instead.
Its much easier to use your native language(s), but so much more rewarding if you use a foreign language instead.
If you already know one local language...try conversing in another! It gives you a great excuse for starting a chat -"I'm practicing my language skills."
Even if you end up meeting a bunch of horrible people and get not a single smile, let alone a phone number from a girl, you at least have improved your language skills and made the session worthwhile.
4) Reward yourself for the attempt
Right afterwards, mentally congratulate yourself. Check it off on your daily "TO DO" list.
Think of 3 things about the interaction that were positive.
Go and do something you enjoy afterwards- Turn on some good music, have a good meal, go for a walk in your favorite park, check out a new neighborhood,
And remind yourself- This is 2x as enjoyable because its a reward for my progress
5) Believe in it!
"When a cute guy in the curtain aisle of Bed Bath & Beyond asked me out for a drink, I said, "Sangria, please!""
Says the hot girl in this article:-http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jessica-biber/the-secret-to-making-frie_b_6973808.html
So, yeah, game works. There's a girl out there right now that would love to meet *YOU* and is just waiting for you to approach her and start talking.
What about you guys, how do you make daygame a fun part of your life?
Good luck, and game on!
If you go out with the idea "I gotta get a number or I've failed and wasted my time".....yah, its gonna suck. Not only will you not enjoy it, but people will pick up on your attitude and not want to talk.
I used to think getting over approach anxiety was the most important thing, but actually its not. Whats really key is getting motivated to keep going out and meeting people even if you're on a cold streak.
Here are some things I'm doing to make it fun:
1) Look for commonalities, esp. activities
When I start a conversation, I start talking about my hobbies and ask about their hobbies. I do this early on as soon as the current topic starts to slow.
"Hey, I just started doing __, its fun. Have you tried it/know of good places, etc"
Even if you end up not relating to the person in general, you still gain some knowledge.
2) Ask/tell about random shit
I started talking about wanting to be a fisherman one time. Another day, I was talking about wristwatches.
Its taking a shot in the dark, but in might be a good conversation thread....and if its a dead end, just move on.
Certainly better than resorting to interview questions.
3) Speak another language instead.
Its much easier to use your native language(s), but so much more rewarding if you use a foreign language instead.
If you already know one local language...try conversing in another! It gives you a great excuse for starting a chat -"I'm practicing my language skills."
Even if you end up meeting a bunch of horrible people and get not a single smile, let alone a phone number from a girl, you at least have improved your language skills and made the session worthwhile.
4) Reward yourself for the attempt
Right afterwards, mentally congratulate yourself. Check it off on your daily "TO DO" list.
Think of 3 things about the interaction that were positive.
Go and do something you enjoy afterwards- Turn on some good music, have a good meal, go for a walk in your favorite park, check out a new neighborhood,
And remind yourself- This is 2x as enjoyable because its a reward for my progress
5) Believe in it!
"When a cute guy in the curtain aisle of Bed Bath & Beyond asked me out for a drink, I said, "Sangria, please!""
Says the hot girl in this article:-http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jessica-biber/the-secret-to-making-frie_b_6973808.html
So, yeah, game works. There's a girl out there right now that would love to meet *YOU* and is just waiting for you to approach her and start talking.
What about you guys, how do you make daygame a fun part of your life?
Good luck, and game on!
A man should never be ashamed to own that he is wrong, which is but saying in other words that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.
-Alexander Pope