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You bet, man. Put yourself at the top of the value hierarchy.
/r/TheRedPill10/01/19 12:57 AM
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Tough to say what you ought to do, specifically. But the running theme in your comment seems to me that you still have women on a pedestal above you. Doing the opposite doesn't mean that you have to trample them, but you also ought not to act in subordination to them. When you hear the Red Pill mantra, "You are the prize" it's really another way of saying "What you want out of the situation should be paramount." That being said, don't ever fail to approach a woman because you either... Think she…
/r/TheRedPill09/01/19 06:55 AM
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I think it happens more through the mid-20's, although everyone is different. I'm 26 now, forget if I stated that. I only began to really care about self-development and work on my internal belief structure when I realized that my existing one was not serving me well. And rearchitecting your belief structure is a long job. Probably never really over, but you'll enjoy the benefits of it with time. Forward for sure.
/r/TheRedPill09/01/19 06:49 AM
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Sounds so similar to my own experiences. "I'm down for anything..." This is the female equivalent of "making it easy for us." It's all too easy to self-sabotage. At least we can look back and see where we turned left when we should have continued on straight ahead.
/r/TheRedPill09/01/19 06:47 AM
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You know, because you mentioned Beauty and the Beast... The Beast wasn't a beast because he was ugly — he was a beast because he represented the untamed. The taming of the untamable is a repeated theme in a lot of popular stories enjoyed by women, with Beauty & the Beast being an obvious example. (And 50 Shades being another one, too). With that in mind, know that the real beast is the man who fully lives in his own frame. If you are uncomfortable living in your own frame, it may be an indicatio…
/r/TheRedPill09/01/19 06:46 AM
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Well I don't want to drop too much on you at once, but have you ever considered that the institutions that "Quarantine" and "Censor" are not doing so in an effort to actually protect you? But rather, are doing so in an effort to protect their interests? While I also recommend a read-through of the sidebar to get a good sense of what the community is about, you should know that The Red Pill at its essence is aimed at helping men actually optimize themselves in relationship to masculinity. If it's…
/r/TheRedPill09/01/19 06:37 AM
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Thanks. And the other part of the battle is being able to reassemble yourself after the blow is dealt. Many dudes crumble under a simple rejection...really doesn't have to be that way, it's so self-imposed.
/r/TheRedPill29/08/18 11:41 PM
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Some people really aren't psychologically ready to process this information. They have to try and traverse the woods a few times and eventually realize that they keeping winding up back where they started. Bonus points if they also get scraped up by a bear or some bees along the way. Only then will they go, "Doggone it, I feel like that park ranger gave me bum directions!" And so the seed of doubt hath been sewn. Edit: Actually the more I think about it, getting scraped up by a bear seems unlike…
/r/TheRedPill28/08/18 10:51 PM
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Totally. I think this has been mentioned plenty on the sub, but worth a reminder – most women really aren’t conscious of what’s happening. Understandably so, it relates to how in touch with their shadow they are...and most people (both male and female) simply are not in touch at all. The anger phase for me came out of my notion that women had been deliberately misleading men over years and playing a purposeful game of manipulation. While there certainly is manipulation at play, most women truly …
/r/TheRedPill25/08/18 07:45 PM
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I think you’re spot on about the “not wanting a romantic date thing,” but when you’re taking your daily Blue vitamin, you assume that all the nice “ladies” out there are looking for somebody who WON’T objectify them and try to grab an easy lay. So of course, it feels like Priority #1 is to NOT do that. It’s hilarious for me to reflect back on the decent number of dates I had where the girl was just waiting for me to escalate and I either took forever to do it or drove home thinking, “That was ni…
/r/TheRedPill25/08/18 05:42 PM
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Thanks for saying so man, I appreciate that. I wanted to share my experiences mainly because of that perceived imbalance. I salute anyone out there who IS racking up successes and I don’t scorn them for sharing it one bit. But it’s always good to hear about the other end of the spectrum too, which is the climb from a lower altitude. I’ve got a long way to go, but that means that there’s plenty of valuable lessons ahead. Being happy to step outside the door and get pooped on by a bird, trip on th…
/r/TheRedPill25/08/18 03:39 AM
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I think it all depends on who appeals to their subconscious preference at exactly the right moment. Sometimes shit just doesn't line up, even IF you play to your frame as best as you can.
/r/TheRedPill24/08/18 10:31 PM
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That's totally valid — and you make a great point. The "suggestions" that I made weren't serious though, they were like...anti-suggestions. "Oh, I have a friend who likes to sit underneath the highway listening to the traffic noise. He says it soothes him. Maybe you should try that." That wasn't exactly what I said, but along those lines. You're right though, it would have still been under her own frame and not really mine.
/r/TheRedPill24/08/18 10:30 PM
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Yeah I feel that, but I also try to stray away from the word “perfect.” Especially after my exposure to the Red Pill, I’ve abandoned the belief that girls are really looking for a static, archetypical definition of the “perfect” man. “Perfect” to a girl is only “perfect in the moment.” Her definition of it is fluid and dynamic - it’ll change day to day, week to week, month to month. Having favorable masculine qualities will always give you a big boost, but sometimes it’s just not perfect for “no…
/r/TheRedPill23/08/18 11:19 PM
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I think that’s spot on. You don’t have to give them the cold shoulder, but if they ARE interested they’ll be likely to make it more obvious and direct. Or if not, just enjoy the interaction for what it was. That’s mostly the motto I live by nowadays anyway.
/r/TheRedPill23/08/18 11:15 PM
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I think he depicted it as a "high status" man versus the alternative, but same difference. It was actually this quote that really spurred me on to learning and understanding more about the different dominance hierarchies we all exist in.
/r/TheRedPill16/08/18 11:05 PM
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Right, OP is definitely right that putting the phone away will ALLOW you to be more connected. But that's also kind of what psychedelics do anyway. My first shroom trip was the first time that I truly realized I was connected to everybody and the world around me...and it was a realization that lasted. Psychedelics give you high suggestibility to change your axioms (for good or for worse, I might add). Use them highly responsibly... OP probably had a profound spiritual experience in being disconn…
/r/TheRedPill15/08/18 10:49 PM
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Hey come on, she said her count was only 50. /s
/r/TheRedPill13/08/18 08:50 PM
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Right? And the only other argument for a hot shower is just that it’s...comfortable. Cold showers are uncomfortable for about 20 seconds but then you just adapt. The science on cold exposure is so well-documented too.
/r/TheRedPill11/08/18 03:05 AM
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I'm just now starting on the cold shower thing and it's wild how much of a difference it makes for skin and hair, not to mention the mental benefits too.
/r/TheRedPill10/08/18 11:23 PM
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Your timing on making this post is interesting. I've lifted for 10 years and had bouts of chest/back acne for about the first 4. Eliminating dairy was what cured it for me. But the last couple months, it's returned to a lesser degree. I'm stopping my current creatine supplement to see how that helps out — there's a lot of mixed opinions on whether or not creatine is an acne enabler. I believe it can. Although it may not for everybody. Your note about wiping off with the clindamycin wipes is good…
/r/TheRedPill10/08/18 11:21 PM
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Reminds me of, “Maaaan!! You are one pathetic loser! Hahah... no offense.”
/r/TheRedPill03/08/18 04:46 PM
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While I'm not inclined to say he's deviated TOO far from it, it's worth noting that this video is from several years ago. JBP has been through the ringer on debates with lunatics lately, and he's spoken about how it's had a huge effect on how he's able to articulate himself. He doesn't have a fully red perspective, but at least he's one of the only figures in media that actually has something halfway useful to offer up for men. I guess the fact that he's as popular as he is (in spite of his argu…
/r/TheRedPill27/07/18 10:44 PM
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No More Mr. Nice Guy The Rational Male (Volumes 1-3) Though I believe that Vol. 1 is of primary concern. Also, NMMNG is definitely the more palatable read of the two, and it’ll get your head ready for TRM. Tomassi is keen and insightful, but I’m personally not a fan of his writing style. It walks a bizarre line between statistics textbook and personal voice. But still recommend it.
/r/TheRedPill27/07/18 06:07 AM
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That part really blows my mind — you'd think if you were lucky enough to have a liver transplant, you wouldn't be out testing it by getting wasted in Iowa. The liver works hard to keep all this shit together..
/r/TheRedPill26/07/18 06:36 PM
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"why don't you come and see me and give me a really good sorting out" Lol, was she British? A good sorting out? Why can I only hear that in an english accent...
/r/TheRedPill25/07/18 08:54 PM
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It's just one type of philosophy — hedonism. Some people go for that kind of lifestyle. There's also plenty of nihilists who would have you believe that there is nothing that matters, period. There are lots of different answers to the question, "What matters in life?" -Fun -Nothing -Service to society -Self-discovery and investigation of life's mysteries
/r/TheRedPill23/07/18 08:56 PM
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There was a period of about 3 months last year where I made posture into a a daily sort of discipline. The first month took quite a bit of conscious thought, but the second and third got easier and easier... Like most things, it's the law of accelerated returns. Mentally electroshock yourself into the good habits and your body will naturally desire to do it more often.
/r/TheRedPill15/07/18 05:30 PM
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Good god, man. I'm frustrated for you just reading this... Props for making it through/out of that.
/r/TheRedPill27/06/18 10:44 PM
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I think one of the earliest ideas you have as you shift from Blue to Red is that the woman in your situation somehow is unique due to X, Y, Z variables. It’s our own little optimistic hamster wheel spinning. An attitude of catering to other people rather than prioritizing yourself.
/r/TheRedPill24/06/18 07:30 AM
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Can't remember the exact post where I saw it here, but there was a good comment awhile back about how different men can symbolize different things to women. While SMV is a hierarchy, it's not the ONLY hierarchy necessarily. The comment went on to detail that even a highly-successful billionaire type with strong frame may have a wife that cheats on him with a gritty motorcycle mechanic just because she likes how rough and manly he is. Or any number of other examples. The commenter was pessimistic…
/r/TheRedPill21/06/18 09:35 PM
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I really appreciated that twisted reference to Asimo. Got a solid laugh.
/r/TheRedPill10/06/18 07:22 PM
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I know right? And even if it weren’t a rule; it comes across a lot like any kind of dogma you try to enlighten people with. How do you feel when somebody says, “I just wish you’d go to church more. Then maybe you’d find happiness.” It doesn’t matter if it’s church or TRP. They have to seek it on their own. And obviously I am not comparing TRP to a religion. It’s just a common example of somebody trying to crowbar your mind open to their beliefs — it’ll never be welcome unless you ask for it.
/r/TheRedPill08/06/18 04:59 AM
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You are so spot on. I'm somewhere down this road too, but with a little ways to go. The more inner work you do on yourself, the less you have to focus on what's going on around you and tuning your behavior. After awhile, you just begin free-flowing and those that like it will come along and those that do not will not. As an added bonus, people are generally more attracted to others who are living within the moment, which is the pure form that you can grant yourself once you've sorted all of thes…
/r/TheRedPill27/05/18 04:28 AM
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Yikes man. All the time? That signifies a problem. Tell me this — if you ever commented on it, was she at all defensive? If so, I'd really place a wager on the fact that she NEEDED it on in order to function "correctly." Sometimes it's actually just nice to have silence. Even though I'm very much in the habit of bumping music in the car, there are times on long drives where I would just rather listen to the road noise and let my monkey-mind do its thing.
/r/TheRedPill27/05/18 04:19 AM
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Hey man, I get that — I was like that for a phase with binaural beats. You're using white noise with nature sounds to circumvent an actual issue with your ears. THAT sort of behavior is common enough. She was using re-runs of 30 Rock on Netflix with a glowing laptop facing her on the night stand. She'd stare at it until she dozed off. I can't comfortably call that common behavior, or even recommended.
/r/TheRedPill26/05/18 04:58 AM
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I'm interested in hearing your other theory, because I've suspected the same myself. Not even just women, but some men who hate it too. When there's a silence, then they're left to deal with their inner monologue. It's why you hear about people "leaving Netflix on in the background" while they do stuff. I even slept with a girl a couple times who insisted on having a TV show on while she fell asleep because she "couldn't sleep without background noise." That one was kind of disturbing.
/r/TheRedPill25/05/18 11:17 PM
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I understand that viewpoint too — that makes sense. Sure, I can see where setting an ultimatum is maintaining your frame.
/r/TheRedPill21/05/18 09:58 PM
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Jealousy isn't a masculine emotion, by the way. It's characterized by the feminine. If you're running the frame like the true head of the household, she's going to know that it'll all be over if she cheats. If she does so anyway in spite of that, you can't stop her. TRP emphasizes hitting the "NEXT" button when necessary, and jealousy just translates to over-commitment which will turn a woman off.
/r/TheRedPill21/05/18 08:14 PM
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How do you figure that they have a pool of guys to choose from? I'm not trying to debunk you, I'm actually interested. I mean, they can present themselves that they do based on their bio, but that can be (and likely is) fraudulent. Overall, there is a growing number of desperate men who are probably just content that any woman will give them the time of day. As for your situation specifically, there was an old post around here about women and their perceived SMV versus your own. Because women ar…
/r/TheRedPill21/05/18 04:54 AM
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You're right on. By placing a restriction on your wife/gf, you manifest emotions such as jealousy or possessiveness which can easily translate to neediness and cause the very situation that you're trying to prevent. Best to just convey that you don't care, say "Alright, see ya later" but always keep with the understanding that she's never yours, it's just your turn. You cannot stop them from doing what they are going to do, and trying to prevent it will just bring it about regardless. Although M…
/r/TheRedPill21/05/18 03:58 AM
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Advocating this, as it's what led me to TRP in the first place. It went "Models," "No More Mr. Nice Guy," and "The Rational Male Vol. 1". Never needed any proverbial Morpheus in my life to "unplug" me. Just zoomed out far enough to pull the wire myself.
/r/TheRedPill15/05/18 05:48 PM
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How does this have as many upvotes as it does? This reads like rage-porn. I agree women at the gym can be oversensitive and moronic, but this is unbelievably outlandish. In the event that this is actually true, I suggest you find a different gym. Clearly the one you're at is attracting a special pedigree of idiot.
/r/TheRedPill11/05/18 05:32 PM
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First step is to calm the F down and figure out what really matters in your life. These "part of me" statements are like female, emotional thinking. They think and feel everything at once and REACT to it. Calm down long enough to see clearly, and separate yourself from all external validation (which it sounds like you're completely addicted to right now, evidenced by asking somebody else to figure it out for you). Also, don't focus on "Having fun" right now. Focus on something that matters. And …
/r/TheRedPill09/05/18 06:59 PM
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Go visit Yourbrainonporn. Lots of helpful resources on rebooting your reward system...90 days is the benchmark minimum. Depends on your age and how long you've been using it. Neuroplastic change doesn't happen (at least not significantly) within 2 weeks, even though it would sure be nice if it did.
/r/TheRedPill02/05/18 09:39 PM
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Couldn't agree more, very well summed up. And as I have clarified here as well, of course it's possible for an individual to still get matches/whatever else they're looking for. But the hill has absolutely been made steeper, even for those that are physically fit to climb it. I wonder what the next generation of these swiping apps will bring to the table.
/r/TheRedPill30/04/18 06:28 PM
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I'm not saying to throw the baby out with the bath water here. It's still possible to have some degree of success, and of course, there will always be a demographic of men that do better. The point was to be aware that there are more variables at work here than simply how the individual stacks up. I've seen too many comments/posts that boil down to the sentiment, "It only works if you're attractive. Obviously you will have more success if you're objectively attractive versus somebody who is not.…
/r/TheRedPill30/04/18 06:25 PM
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Thank you for clarifying this — I made a mistake by not addressing it. That's absolutely their practice, they want you to get the quick dopamine rush of immediate success when you first sign on. It slowly tapers after that and then the process of stringing you along begins. My objective here was to acknowledge that there are additional factors playing into it beyond just how you stack up in your profile, although I do recognize that's still a factor and will reward men accordingly.
/r/TheRedPill30/04/18 04:32 PM
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Regardless of a person's thoughts about Nofap and some of the loonies (and BP folk) over there, there is a valid argument to be made for Semen Retention.
/r/TheRedPill26/04/18 04:26 AM
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I'm advocating neither directly — I'm suggesting that you don't tell them how to react to you. "You probably won't like this" "I know you're busy but" "You probably hear this all the time but" Just generally bad statements to lead with because they tell the other party that you're coming from a place of negativity and lack of confidence. No, it is not "Just being respectful" of them. People take cues from how you feel about the situation and they can easily match them on their own. There's nothi…
/r/TheRedPill23/04/18 10:12 PM
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All of that comment rings really true, but if you want to start with one easy part of it to employ in your next approach, I would focus on not qualifying the approach. When you say “I know you hate this sort of thing” or “If you’re not busy” or “You’re probably gonna say no,” you’re creating a scenario where you’re telling them exactly how to feel about it. This kind of shit takes place even in ordinary interactions - when I’m around my family, my mom will say things to my sister and I like “You…
/r/TheRedPill19/04/18 05:50 AM
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Shoutout to Four Sigmatic and their Cordyceps! The Lion's Mane is great too.. The vasoconstrictive effects of caffeine are why you get a bad headache when you don't get your fix. Your blood vessels are dilating back to a normal level, and your head doesn't like it because it's not used to it. I did a month of decaf back in January and was astonished at how good I felt as a result of quitting. Of course, the initial few days was no picnic. Going cold-turkey might appeal to the headstrong, but it …
/r/TheRedPill17/04/18 11:40 PM
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I wasn't even aware of the concept of a "Sigma" male. This was interesting, at least. Thanks for taking the time to pen it out.
/r/TheRedPill04/04/18 10:41 PM
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Alright, I've got a couple free minutes here. I'm not going to be as cutthroat as some others may be here in TRP, but here's my honest take on things — given what you've said. Lots of things that are muddy about the situation. You say she's definitely interested, but you haven't escalated. She has a long-distance BF (does not mean that she will be faithful, long distance relationships are about as stable as a sand foundation) By the fact you're analyzing your actions and what you should/should n…
/r/TheRedPill16/02/18 06:54 PM
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Right! Sure, have a cursory awareness if you like. But it's kinda futile to have an emotional reaction to something you're not even sure is real. Especially when most "News" is designed to make you emotional and suggestible for the sake of advertising anyway, so...
/r/TheRedPill08/01/18 11:33 PM
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I don’t equate awareness of “politics” with being “well-educated.” There are plenty of pursuits in life that are far more worth your time and energy. I’m cynical, but paying attention to politics has little significance when nobody is even sure that we can believe the news. Who cares? The machine is in motion, focus on yourself and working within the confines.
/r/TheRedPill07/01/18 07:24 PM
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Totally have noticed this too. And the music aimed at girls is all about maximizing their sexuality, having fun, and meeting risky men who they think that they can tame. I feel like Del the Funky Homosapien is a pretty Red Pill’d MC. One of his best lines... “Your bitch is mine, but I told her to get lost” Unfortunately, the version on YouTube is censored.
/r/TheRedPill01/01/18 07:52 PM
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I love how your dick working better isn’t the TMI but the consistency of your shits is lol. Be proud to share deets about your dumps. Turds aren’t taboo.
/r/TheRedPill01/01/18 07:43 PM
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Wow I never could have imagined. Thanks for sharing! Fuckin' Jodies.
/r/TheRedPill30/12/17 09:51 PM
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Never trust a woman named Jody. Really, any woman for that matter. But especially Jody’s.
/r/TheRedPill30/12/17 08:13 PM
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I think that MGTOW just has a bit of a bad reputation around here, as many of the participants are seen as men who aren’t bothering to try with women — not because they’ve risen above with an understanding, but because they’re frustrated/fear failure with them. That being said, I think you should source your happiness from other facets of life. Often, doing so leads to success with women anyhow. Two birds, one stone? But don’t go murdering our flying feather friends with rocks, now.
/r/TheRedPill28/12/17 07:32 PM
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That’s a great question. I’m not sure I have a satisfying answer, but let me give it a go. When a girl says something like this, it gives me a pretty heavy-handed bonk over the head that she is now depending on me. Or rather, she sees me as essential to her life. Unless I’m 100% positive I want to see this girl for the rest of my life, or for an undefined length period of time, she’s now made me concerned that breaking up with her would be troublesome. If somebody “can’t live without you” (even …
/r/TheRedPill25/12/17 09:32 AM
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Although I haven’t seen the studies that you are referring to, I’ve had personal gain from hollow holds and hollow rocks. Both are staple exercises for your midline and shouldn’t be discredited.
/r/TheRedPill24/12/17 07:11 PM
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That's great to hear your progress man. Well outlined post, too. Knowing myself and my past patterns, if a girl told me she could not live one day without me, that's usually the point where I start reaching for the door...
/r/TheRedPill22/12/17 10:21 PM
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The fourth one is just an old urban legend, right?
/r/TheRedPill21/12/17 05:46 AM
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Good god almighty. Somebody better call Einstein because these girls' hamsters are moving far past the speed of light.
/r/TheRedPill19/12/17 08:05 PM
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Can't help myself but inquire further on the lower case thing. I've flipped back and forth on this in the past, but I can't decide if it really makes much of a difference. In my proper life, I prefer having my grammar and spelling tuned in. But I do agree that being flippant and seemingly not caring about how your message presents to the girl could illustrate value. Could you elaborate on that bit specifically? Maybe I'll learn something.
/r/TheRedPill16/12/17 11:55 PM
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Well man, part of the problem is that there are very quick accusations of Naziism these days. It gets hard to take any claims seriously when you can be dubbed a Nazi merely for disagreeing with some emotional person’s opinion. I can definitely see how porn could be used as a medium to transmit an agenda, it’s widespread enough. And anything that has such a far-reaching influence can definitely be hijacked for ulterior motives.
/r/TheRedPill13/12/17 07:07 PM
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Idk that you deserved to be downvoted or at least downvoted that hard. I’d at least be curious to hear some more evidence from you — the nazi thing doesn’t sound too far fetched in the sense that I don’t doubt somebody would be capable of doing that. However, is a mere emblem enough to incite the behaviors associated with that regime? My most tinfoil hat belief about porn is that it’s been deliberately propagated and normalized because it pacifiers men to the point where they’re apathetic, impot…
/r/TheRedPill13/12/17 04:41 PM
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The best experiences I’ve had doing mushrooms have been with people I know and trust pretty well. I’ve found that doing it around strangers can be unpredictable, but to each their own.
/r/TheRedPill13/12/17 01:10 AM
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Idk man, you might just be accustomed to using them. It's not like you can never use them...it's just that it's not a great foot to lead with when a girl is first getting to know you. There are both girls and guys in my life that I'll drop an emoji or two into the conversation with. Sometimes it's fun. It's just that, for whatever reason, the emoji is a symbol of hyper-enthusiasm when you first meet a new girl (or match with her on Tinder, w/e). This can hamper your image of being aloof and not …
/r/TheRedPill12/12/17 07:27 PM
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It's fascinating how the social media accounts can be such a barometer for how things are going. Fair answer, I guess that's about right.
/r/askTRP11/12/17 06:37 AM
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Here's a fun, quick definition on what a harpy is. In Greek myth, the Harpies (meaning "snatchers") were female monsters who caused mischief, tormented wrongdoers, and carried souls to the underworld. They were known for their hideous appearance and smell.
/r/TheRedPill06/12/17 06:20 PM
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Beta isn't a term that's exclusive to TRP. Even some of the most bluepill folks out there know that there is an Alpha - Beta separation. Beta is a joke all its own across the Internet (fedoras, neckbeards, m'lady) of course she knows about Beta's. There's no point in sharing RP wisdom with her, she's oblivious to it.
/r/TheRedPill06/12/17 06:16 PM
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This was a tough one for me too. I was never as bad as this guy up there... ...but sometimes I just like to have fun in the conversation and let the energy flow. There's a fine line between enjoying the moment together and ADHD wildness.
/r/TheRedPill06/12/17 06:12 PM
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Totally has that vibe about it, but I think this was his second message after "Hey!! What are you up to this weekend?!"
/r/TheRedPill06/12/17 02:52 AM
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Boggled my mind that a guy's brain would greenlight this shit before pressing send.
/r/TheRedPill05/12/17 10:25 PM
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Make sure you understand where that perception of "meathead" comes from. I believe that men describing large-muscled men as "meatheads" is quite parallel to women describing seductive, big-boobed women as "sluts." It's easy to create a label to try to water something down. Fitness takes many forms, but don't buy into the label that primarily aims to disparage men that work hard for their frame.
/r/TheRedPill04/12/17 05:09 AM
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I know that maternal advice isn't often relevant to the subjects around here, but my mom always spoke of the importance of "Being your own best friend" which is something that I've internalized pretty well. Enjoy a robust social circle, wonderful people you meet, your coworkers or family too. But at the end of the day, be happy simply to be in your own company.
/r/TheRedPill04/12/17 02:22 AM
1

Love the line in the sand approach. The old me, shit - maybe even the present me - may have caved in after a few of those texts. Still more to put into practice.
/r/TheRedPill02/12/17 08:51 PM
1

Would you be willing to share what supplements you do take? I'd be curious. My regimen looks like this: -1 Krill Oil Capsule (Sports Research) -Vitamin D3, 5,000 IU (Sports Research) -Trace Minerals Magnesium, 400mg -Trace Minerals Boron, 4mg Some days I also take a Curcumin Turmeric capsule from Sports Research. At night, I take a Zinc tab and one "MagMind" capsule which is a low dose of Magnesium L-Threonate. If you aren't familiar, it's a unique form of magnesium that can cross the blood-brai…
/r/TheRedPill02/12/17 06:43 PM
1

That's very interesting, I'll have to investigate those two as well. Funny enough, Trace Minerals (the brand I linked in my original comment) also carries two other products at my local store...which happen to be Iodine and Selenium. Seems like the combination of the 4 is very crucial to health.
/r/TheRedPill02/12/17 06:30 PM
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Sorry, I don't have any valuable knowledge to share on those two.
/r/TheRedPill02/12/17 06:28 AM
3

Absolutely! Boron is somewhat new to me too, but it's worth doing some research on. It seems as though Boron used to play a greater role in our diets when food was grown in fertile soil – as that's primarily where it occurs. Boron plays a critical role in the body's well-being. It first grabbed my interest when I saw several studies indicating that even minute Boron doses (less than 10mg) caused increases in testosterone within a week. I'm on my phone so I can't go too far into detail, but here …
/r/TheRedPill02/12/17 03:31 AM
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A 440lb squat and a 485lb deadlift aren't considered strong as fuck? Might need to recalibrate your scale, those are some desirable PR's. Edit: Also yes, I had to convert them to pounds...
/r/TheRedPill01/12/17 10:34 PM
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Ionic Boron Extract Ionic Magnesium Extract These work great for me, quite absorbable. I feel the pain that most produce and meat out there may be suboptimal, but you'll still be better off with it than doing lunch at Subway.
/r/TheRedPill01/12/17 10:31 PM
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I really liked that illustration of the four vs four thousand. It won't matter much if you're better than 3,996 if there's still 4 who are outpacing you. Of course, there will always be a person who can outpace you in some way. It's all a balance.
/r/TheRedPill28/11/17 03:23 AM
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That's a good reminder, it's definitely not the be all / end all. But you're right that you must be in the top 20 to get a chance to play. How well you play beyond that will be left up to how successful you have been in working on yourself.
/r/TheRedPill28/11/17 03:21 AM
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You're spot on that there are many other demographics that are larger and probably never were/will be in the race to begin with. I definitely agree too that VR isn't going to deal some massive blow to the competition. But it's still remarkable to see that there are some who will be content to leave their car in "Park" (to use the race metaphor a step further) because an easy, halfway gratifying solution has been presented to them. One that allows them to continue on with life while changing noth…
/r/TheRedPill28/11/17 03:19 AM
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We don't always have to maintain our frame when it comes to a view or an opinion; relaxing into the conversation and truly understanding what the other person is saying allows you both to learn something from the other. That being said, frame doesn't always deal with views/opinions on the same issues. When it relates to women, it has to do with her view of you vs. your view of yourself. If you capitulate to HERS, you're really doing yourself a disservice. You've got every reason to be your own n…
/r/TheRedPill26/11/17 03:13 AM
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That's why I got rid of her - seemed like potential BPD or other mental issues. Bad news. Side note, I think I summoned her by writing about this yesterday because she came into the coffee shop I was at earlier and texted me this: "Can’t say hi ? I️ like the fresh hair cut " Literally didn't even see her. Glad I was so lasered on my work. Hadn't seen her in 3+ months.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/17 11:28 PM
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That makes enough sense. Mainly, acting unfazed like it didn't even happen? A long time ago I had a girl on my bed who applied the strangest LMR. She kept insisting that we wouldn't have sex and she refused to even kiss. But she took her shirt off and was grabbing my hands and placing them on her tits. I played it super cool like I was outcome independent of the whole thing, but every time I tried to escalate by kissing she would pull away and bury her face in the pillow. Shit was weird. I'm sur…
/r/TheRedPill24/11/17 07:31 PM
2

This is something I stand to get better on — what do you mean by freezing out? What do you do in the meantime, how do you reinitiate? Some specifics may help me out here.
/r/TheRedPill24/11/17 08:58 AM
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Yeah man, but there's any number of reasons that may be going on — and a good chunk of them may have absolutely nothing to do with you. Maybe your frame didn't come across as strong as you thought. Perhaps she's got 5 dudes she's chasing after and you're number 6 in line. Or maybe she's just a bozo who ain't worth your effort. But whatever the case may be, the timing of her/your texts will have little bearing on the situation. Like the old adage says, "A watched pot never boils." So get to heati…
/r/TheRedPill24/11/17 08:30 AM
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I wasn't aware that RO can be such a water waster, but that makes sense. It's true, big drawback of filtration (to include Berkey) is filtering out the good stuff too. They're too efficient for their own good. I know you can buy "Trace Mineral Elements" that attach to filters...but I've never done that. For all the flack Onnit Nutrition gets, they make a good fulvic minerals concentrate that could do the trick. There have been some studies that correlate fulvic mineral intake to higher T levels,…
/r/TheRedPill23/11/17 07:37 PM
1

My brother — today, your education will be musical.
/r/TheRedPill22/11/17 06:41 PM
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Arctic Monkeys (in their early years) wrote a good song that sums that message up pretty well.
/r/TheRedPill21/11/17 07:14 AM
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It looks like that particular test was of the Black Berkey Purification Element. The purification elements themselves can be installed into any size Berkey filter, I believe. Most of the top search results for Berkey are just for the vendors trying to sell the product, but this is the official site if you ever want to check 'em out..
/r/TheRedPill21/11/17 01:03 AM
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Yeah the RO option is definitely the gold standard. The cost is a barrier, as well as the installation potentially violating a renter's agreement (if you're not a homeowner). Why do you believe that the Berkey is bullshit? There seem to be plenty of sources corroborating the claims that it is an effective alternative to reverse osmosis filters. For example, this independent study by Envirotek tested for the Black Berkey's reductions in Chloramine, Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, etc. and showed at …
/r/TheRedPill20/11/17 10:57 PM
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Get yourself a Berkey Water Filter. There's some discussion around the idea of dissolved female contraception accumulating in the water, as most local governments lack the resources (and won't front the money) to filter out such particles. Fluoride and other heavy metals are an entirely different matter... But you might have people pissing out estrogen hormones and other estrogen mimickers that can't be removed simply by fluoridating or chlorinating the water. And to re-iterate, the evidence is …
/r/TheRedPill20/11/17 06:56 AM
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That's fantastic. Totally proves that it doesn't really matter what you say at that point, as long as you give them a reason to proceed. The more nonchalant and lighthearted you are about it, the better the results.
/r/TheRedPill17/11/17 06:58 PM
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That's interesting, I haven't thought about how TRP may apply in same-sex relationships. I could see where a lot of the principles would be applicable.
/r/TheRedPill17/11/17 06:57 PM
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Would love to see somebody try this as a means to bring the girl back to their place. "Oh, you HAVE to see my holographic Pokémon cards. I used to be obsessed with them as a kid, it's hilarious."
/r/TheRedPill17/11/17 06:08 AM
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I've gotten pretty good at enjoying long-lasting flares of happiness on my own, but you'll always have a day here and there that really tests you. Things can feel pretty dark then. But it's good to remind yourself that moments like that pass day-to-day. How I feel today may not be how I feel tomorrow, and I don't need to condemn myself for that. Life is more about contentment than euphoric happiness, I believe.
/r/TheRedPill16/11/17 10:52 PM
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Bowling alone is a very apt image for how it can feel. I think it's key to go and seek out a community that you can be part of...a sense of belonging is on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, after all.
/r/TheRedPill14/11/17 09:52 PM
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Right. Learning to smile calmly through criticism or insult is a cornerstone to not only passing shit tests but also deriving more of your self-image from yourself. Not comments made by others. However, there are always going to be social norms that make things a little easier for you. Just because we don't want to care what people say/think about us doesn't mean that we ought to dress like slobs with potato chip crumbs and sauce on our shirts.
/r/TheRedPill13/11/17 11:30 PM
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Always wanted to believe that the Freeze doesn't exist. But as a lifelong native of the area, it's only gotten more pronounced over time. Particularly, that "ready-made tribe of friends" OP mentioned seems quite applicable. Men and women alike around here (on average) seem to stick with what's comfortable, even when a call to adventure is a lot more appealing.
/r/TheRedPill13/11/17 11:04 PM
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How do you figure this? And how do you figure that you've yet to be proven wrong? Unless you're polling the average person that you run into on how they feel about you, there's a lot left to be interpreted about peoples' feelings about you. And even in spite of that, being a true Red Pill male is about freeing yourself from the influence of others' opinions. Yes, we all would prefer to be viewed favorably by our peers — but people with true confidence do what they do because they like themselves…
/r/TheRedPill13/11/17 10:55 PM
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Yeah, most Red Pill authority will tell you to keep the texting entirely to logistics in the early stages (maybe even the late stages). While it's a great principle to stand by, it's worth noting that text can be a good rapport builder early-on. Especially if you've already had the girl's number for awhile and it's normal to carry on a conversation via text. But generally, the shorter the sweeter. Try and keep your replies consistently shorter than hers, as it communicates an arms-length interes…
/r/TheRedPill13/11/17 09:02 PM
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This isn't necessarily a Red Pill rule, but my own rule — I don't respond to one-worders from girls. I usually take that as my cue to say nothing. In that situation, I believe that silence is the only response that prevents you from coming across as needy. If they care to continue the conversation, they may check back in a couple hours and say something that actually warrants a response.
/r/TheRedPill13/11/17 07:35 PM
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Yeah you're right...it's not really costing me anything to do so. As long as it doesn't come from a place of neediness.
/r/askTRP09/08/17 06:52 PM
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Good advice, thanks for sharing. I know what you mean on the costliness of the dates though, that's partially why I chose to leave the online dating circuit.
/r/askTRP09/08/17 06:51 PM
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That's solid advice, thanks for sharing it. I agree about the super mundane products; I work for a small marketing agency right now and one of our most successful clients is a crawl space insulation cleaning company. Unreal how much revenue they do. Thanks man.
/r/askTRP02/08/17 10:46 PM
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Thanks anyhow man. I'm going to give the book "4 Hour Work Week" a read...heard it has a few inspiring ideas in it. We'll see!
/r/askTRP02/08/17 10:10 PM
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Love the term W2 Schmuck, even though I presently am one...
/r/TheRedPill15/05/17 03:29 PM
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It's nerves that fire together wire together. Yourbrainonporn.com is a good place to start. And for the record, it has nothing to do with the "ethics" of porn or any religious standpoint, it's just neuroscience. Porn is a super-stimulant that gets your brain used to unnaturally high levels of dopamine, so that regular sex pales in comparison and you don't really get aroused. In a nutshell.
/r/TheRedPill10/05/17 09:28 PM
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Once a whore, always a whore. A shit leopard never changes its spots.
/r/TheRedPill08/05/17 11:13 PM
1

This was totally what I needed to hear. I really feel like it's just bad wiring that is making me feel it...I did it anyway. Blocked her on everything. You make excellent points; good personal anecdote too. For me, this all goes back to the "No More Mr. Nice Guy" book about putting my own needs first. In this situation, my need was to "not be bothered by a girl I have no interest in." And that's all that matters.
/r/askTRP07/05/17 05:01 AM
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Thanks for the reply, really appreciate it. That absolutely would have been hilarious. Messed up thing was that I actually did like the boyfriend (although not sexually attracted to him!). The only part that would have complicated that was that they drove about 20 minutes up to see me for whatever reason. They were going to be going on a run somewhere near the coffeeshop I was at...anyhow. The less fucks you give and the more carelessly you amuse yourself at her expense when being stood up this …
/r/TheRedPill07/05/17 12:54 AM
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Thank you very much! I have somewhat of a handle on things I suppose. Each day is kind of like turning a page, new content to absorb and process. It's just a matter of your level of awareness to it. For frame of reference, I'm 25. And I've been in the manosphere for probably about 9 months. Before manosphere I definitely had "opportunities" but I was unable to really close the deal. Didn't have much sex at all (although a lot of blowjobs, oddly enough). Now that I've learned a bit more, I've sle…
/r/TheRedPill07/05/17 12:51 AM
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That sounds a lot like my experience. I had an old roommate in college who would always tell me, "You gotta stop putting the pussy on a pedestal." He tried to unplug me years ago...but it took me until the last year to really get a clue. Realizing that women are just humans and not some sort of Royal Family you need to take a knee and remove your hat for...it sounds ridiculous, but that's how a lot of men (myself included) look at it. "How dare I disagree with the Queen! She'll surely have my he…
/r/TheRedPill05/05/17 12:03 AM
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Manson's books are great reads, they're definitely a little more "personal" sounding than Rollo's. But I do think that Rollo has a lot more "expert" information than Manson does...both good ones to have in your bookshelf though. Keep at it, good on you too! And thank you.
/r/TheRedPill05/05/17 12:01 AM
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A genuine desire to further myself I'm really glad that you've had this realization too! And the Rational Male certainly helped by laying things out in a very scientific, data-driven fashion. I think that the real desire to be better each day is something that a lot of men are lacking for one reason or another. I hope that they're all able to work through it in their own time.
/r/TheRedPill05/05/17 12:00 AM
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Absolutely. Absorbing lessons from the Red Pill helps point you in the right direction to go find your own meaning. It doesn't "solve" the problem right then and there. It's your roadmap to go figure out where to get some answers. And yes, that new view just makes the world feel a lot more full of possibilities. The interesting thing is that The Red Pill focuses a lot on how to get through to women as a man, but often the real journey is how to find meaning in the world as a man. Much more self-…
/r/TheRedPill04/05/17 11:59 PM
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That's a great question. Always remember that at the very least, The Red Pill forces you to consider another perspective. And like many things in life, it's a long journey that gets more rewarding the longer you're on it. I think a year ago, I thought I was definitely right no matter what. I was unwilling to listen to another perspective — and I was willing to blame all of my shortcomings with women on THEM and not take any responsibility for how my behavior may have implicated me. I was more "i…
/r/TheRedPill04/05/17 11:56 PM
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No kidding. Really absorbing TRP is a matter of retraining your brain, and that can be a long-term process that requires some consistency and careful manipulation of your thoughts and actions. I've still got a ways to go on internalizing all of this. But reading the BP stories was a shocker to me in the beginning, because I could totally see elements of myself in there. Even as I may have tried to defend my actions or say, "Yeah, but my scenario was different", it was impossible to deny the patt…
/r/TheRedPill03/04/17 09:51 PM
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This is something I stand to get a lot better at. But it's important to not do a complete 180 degree turn and transform into a sentinel. I see it as a matter of "knowing when not to fill the gap." Filling the gap. It's when there's a lull in the conversation, or a hesitation from the other party to answer a question, or any number of situations. Be comfortable with silence. When I was younger, my guitar teacher talked about the importance of using empty space when soloing. He cited Mike Campbell…
/r/TheRedPill18/01/17 12:04 AM
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Yeah, I'm ready to let go of this one completely. Not going to be contacting her anymore unless she comes back for some reason, and then we'll see.
/r/TheRedPill15/01/17 09:18 AM
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Ah, I'll go for that next time.
/r/TheRedPill15/01/17 09:18 AM
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It's true, realizing that this all made sense felt good. Like two wires finally were connected and the light went on.
/r/TheRedPill15/01/17 09:18 AM
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/u/SkorchZang made a lot of sense to me — I can see where my response could have been read as Blue Pill. But I felt like given my trend with text, saying "Ok" or "No problem" would have conveyed that I was disappointed/had my feelings hurt/etc. I opted for what I said because I felt like it was the best way to convey that I had a low level of investment in her. But yes, I agree. Learning is a continuous process, and I've come a long way from where I was back in the Spring last year!
/r/TheRedPill15/01/17 09:17 AM
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I really wasn't expecting a response like this — this is all great, thanks for sharing man. Never imagined that everything I knew was wrong. I'll have to keep giving it time, and I appreciate the advice. I will keep doing better. Also, you summed up to a T how I took the news afterward. It was so easy to feel like it was about me personally, instead of my behavior and how I portrayed myself.
/r/TheRedPill15/01/17 09:14 AM
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I don't think I want to watch this — it would only serve the potential to enrage me. Society is chasing its tail.
/r/TheRedPill21/12/16 12:26 AM
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Thanks for the advice, all. I feel like every now and then I'll look for a means of rationalizing/justifying how I'm feeling about a situation — and sometimes TRP becomes entangled in that. A lot of advice centers around lifting, which I have been doing for about a decade now, but my biggest hurdles are in the mental. I will do better.
/r/askTRP08/12/16 06:32 PM
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I never felt any bitterness towards the girls that rejected me. They were right to do so for whatever reason. Either I fucked up or I wasn't good enough yet or they were otherwise busy. That one hits with me too. I guess I can't really be bitter about it — I'm only upset with myself in the matter.
/r/askTRP08/12/16 06:30 PM
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Yeah I agree with that too. At least I understand more of the rhyme/reason to what's happening out there.
/r/askTRP08/12/16 06:29 PM
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Absolutely love Dubner. Thanks for sharing this! I have good days and bad days (and good dates and bad dates) but I'm working to improve my average.
/r/askTRP08/12/16 06:11 PM
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I don't think that seems like a shit test man, I think that the battle was already over when she sent you that message. Guess I'd have to know more about what happened ON the date, maybe you failed a few shit tests there or let her control the frame. Just next 'er and take the experience for what it is. Tinder is cutthroat AF, gotta seize control of the frame right from the beginning.
/r/TheRedPill06/12/16 12:17 AM
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First time I've ever seen OTOH as an acronym. Times, they are a'changing.
/r/TheRedPill05/12/16 11:20 PM
1

Been noticing this more and more lately too. They look to you for cues on how to feel, so if you feel like everything is just going great and you're calm and at ease...they'll feel it to. Then it becomes easier to move the situation around to your own will, and they'll be more likely to want to see you again because they associate you with that relaxed feeling.
/r/TheRedPill05/12/16 02:38 AM
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Be careful with the "I can take it as long as possible." I made it to 120 days and broke my streak... But you just pick up again! Onward and upward. Good for you.
/r/TheRedPill05/12/16 02:36 AM
1

If you're a healthcare provider, then you probably know quite a bit more about this than I do — but don't some people just get enlarged, fatty organs once they get to a certain size? Seems like it could add up, or explain how he is 270 pounds at that height without fitting the whole "fatty fatty 2x4 can't get through the kitchen door" rhyme.
/r/TheRedPill04/12/16 02:35 AM
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I made a post last weekend and asked for some opinions on Tinder as a whole. It was interesting to see people's perspectives. OP is just laying out the best way to get into the right schema with these girls, and I can totally see where he's coming from/how it would work. In some of my Tinder exploits, I'd likely get pegged as potential LTR or friend material before I even met them in person. I think that this is a good look at how to attract the girls who are already in the correct mindset, and …
/r/TheRedPill04/12/16 02:32 AM
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This is enlightening. But being 5'7 myself, if this guy is 270 pounds...he's a big fella. That's some bad body composition. Hopefully he'll improve himself some day. Also, "asking for permission to kiss" made me cringe. Damn.
/r/TheRedPill02/12/16 10:33 PM
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Eh I don't consider it a total waste of money. I give gold maybe once or twice a year, and it's only when something really speaks to me. Those are great recommendations. It's fascinating how the world really wants to keep people sedated — I think this is even evident with all the jokes on the internet about people who are vegan, do Crossfit, or in general strive for a healthy lifestyle. Just reinforces an attitude of mediocrity because it's easier to monetize. I'll be sure to check out these blo…
/r/TheRedPill30/11/16 10:22 PM
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Damn. Well said, had to give a bit of gold. I've always known this in the back of my mind, but seeing it laid out in this format just made it click.
/r/TheRedPill30/11/16 06:13 AM
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Lol I've felt that way before too. A lot of the suggestions here have been to not make it my primary means of meeting women, but it has its viability as a back burner option. Anyway, for a long time I've been doing it exactly the opposite.
/r/TheRedPill30/11/16 06:09 AM
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You're absolutely right about that second part, having a social interaction and just being physically present helps reinforce the mentality much more than arranging a meetup over text.
/r/TheRedPill29/11/16 12:24 AM
1

Thanks for pointing this out, I've considered this a lot as a motivator for deleting the app (if I'm unable to just moderate my use of it).
/r/TheRedPill29/11/16 12:23 AM
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I can definitely see it from both perspectives. I think that apps just burn me out too much, because I always find myself checking in on it. It just becomes a distraction after awhile, and the validation can be addictive (for me). I think if you don't take it too seriously, it's not a bad tool. But some people (like myself) might have a harder time with that, for one blue pilled reason or another.
/r/TheRedPill29/11/16 12:23 AM
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That's my problem, I'm easily checking each one...well, more than twice a day. I did read the sidebar, but there's so much that I need to process. I'm sure that a lot of it is worth re-reading. Notifications are already turned off, but I really need to lay off the apps.
/r/TheRedPill29/11/16 12:21 AM
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I'm a tough one to answer that question, because I went nuclear back in July when I deleted them. Full fledged account dump. But that's because I felt like I had gotten out of control with it, and it was just a game to validate me. I wanted to make it feel like I was moving on with my life, rather than taking a break. Do what suits you best, but my recommendation is the nuclear path. Because you're likely not going to be reconnecting with any old matches several months down the road if you come …
/r/TheRedPill29/11/16 12:20 AM
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I love your analogy haha. I won't go so far as to say that it's for idiots and losers, though I admire the conviction. I think that the atmosphere of online dating can be toxic for (my) self esteem and productivity after awhile. I know that I spend way too much time each day on the app; it gets addictive.
/r/TheRedPill28/11/16 06:10 PM
2

Well you're definitely right, my broom and my toilet brush don't really leave much of an impression on me. Thanks for laying it out like that for me.
/r/TheRedPill28/11/16 05:00 PM
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You may be right that it's an attempt to rationalize my perceived lack of success, albeit it's not what I was consciously setting out to do here. Anyway, your comment gave me a bit to think about so I appreciate your sharing it. I've got a lot to learn, I think.
/r/TheRedPill28/11/16 06:02 AM
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That's fair enough man, I've got a fair amount to learn.
/r/TheRedPill28/11/16 06:00 AM
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You make a good point there. I suppose I should have chose a better word than "feeling." I think what I really meant to say is that it's the absence of judgement, one way or the other. You can feel and experience things exactly 'how they are.' This helps me a lot even during the day if I hear a noise or something annoying. It doesn't really bother me as much as it used to, because I realize it's just noise...there's no "right" noise or "wrong" noise. Just how I respond to it.
/r/TheRedPill26/11/16 07:41 PM
2

That's a great question. My dad practices what he calls traditional "Zen" meditation where he does have his eyes open. Eyes open or shut; it really depends on what technique you're going for and what's more comfortable. But my dad has been doing this for over 5 years now, and he seems to have his practice pretty well locked-down. I think it's plenty effective.
/r/TheRedPill26/11/16 07:40 PM
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I didn't feel too badly about the relapse, because I stopped acting like the length of my streak was what defined me. Sure, it would be nice to have kept it going. But I have undergone a lot of growth since abstaining from porn and masturbation, and that doesn't automatically go away just because I broke the streak. I've seen the benefits of the self control and it'll continue to be part of my life. Plus, PIED was my bigger issue, and I believe that I'm near the end of the journey of rewiring.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 09:11 PM
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I'm tempted to permalink this comment, just because I think you hit the nail on the head. It's being able to look at the world with no feeling at all — no bias, lens, preconception, or murk of your own past clouding the present view. Somebody else up here mentioned Alan Watts, and he makes a point about this in a lecture where he talks about "what exists." Snippets of his lecture also were sampled for this song. It's really good, if you have a couple minutes I recommend it! What Fills the Gap ft…
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 06:55 PM
2

Thanks for the tip! I'll look into Kriya Yoga. I live around Seattle, so I wouldn't even be surprised if there was some place that offered classes or education on it.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 06:52 PM
2

Some people don't really have WD's, but I always have them if I go weeks without fapping. I broke my NoFap streak of 120 days recently, but I've stayed clean of porn during that time. And really, I think that was the more unhealthy part. I intend to keep up with that.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 06:52 PM
1

You're an iron-clad sex god in my eyes right now, I can't imagine not cumming during sex. That being said, I know it gets written off as "bro-science" by some, but I feel a difference with semen retention. I think there's a law of diminishing returns with it, like holding a load for a month doesn't really do all that much compared to the first couple weeks.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 06:51 PM
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Spot on. It was intended as a reminder that I was striving for something a little bit greater than before. Plus, I've always had a fondness for geology. I got a rock tumbler for Christmas when I was 8.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 06:49 PM
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I wrote you a long comment last night, but it got removed for linking to the Meditation Subreddit... I'd recommend checking out their resources! Just remember that there is no 100% correct way to meditate. As long as you are following some basic principles, you can practice however you are most comfortable. Sit quietly where you won't be disturbed Breathe deep breaths in a natural rhythm Focus only on your breath and recenter to that each time you've noticed your mind has wandered Sit upright wi…
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 06:47 PM
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Haha your description of developing a mini-psychosis is pretty akin to how I feel in any new foray. It's like my brain can witness itself being manipulated and changed, and it has a panic response. Same thing happened to me when I started reading No More Mr. Nice Guy and The Rational Male. I was like "Wait, this has to just be a passing phase, or some new thing that'll pass by in my life." Couldn't initially handle the fact that there was light being shed on dark areas. I think some of meditatio…
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 06:42 PM
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YES! I'm a huge fan of Alan Watts. He has a great autobiography too, called "In My Own Way" if you're ever interested in checking it out.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 08:34 AM
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I agree with you that many valuable, simple things have been monetized to hell. I'm not recommending that anybody pay for anything...I think that one already has all the tools they need for a successful meditation built-in. That being said, I like Zen and Tao quite a bit. Time tested!
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 08:33 AM
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That's a really powerful testimonial, since moving is probably one of the most stressful activities known to man. Meditation is like an armor for your brain.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 08:32 AM
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I notice the same thing too, particularly when I'm in the elevator. It's a short 15 second ride to the lobby, but I still feel the itch to stare at my phone...it's just a conditioning that needs to be broken.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 08:31 AM
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Absolutely! You should get back into it. People have reported hundreds of benefits to meditating, and even if only half of them are legit, it's still an amazing ROI for such a small amount of time spent doing it. I like to think of it as a "secret weapon." Not so secret, though.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 08:30 AM
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I know how you feel. Try not to consider it to be a "grind" and think of it more as a "buy in." Your mind is disorderly and it likes being that way. It's like being sprawled out on a couch, versus sitting upright and proper. It feels good to lounge around, but you're ultimately not very composed. It hurts for the first minute or two of sitting up straight, and you want to lay down again. But after that, you feel much more in control sitting upright...and your mind wants to stay that way. I hope …
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 08:29 AM
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Check out what u/TAMRP said here. You don't necessarily need to have an allotted time for it, you can practice mindfulness during the day in the right situations. I do however recommend meditating before bed, as it helps me get to sleep a lot faster.
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 08:27 AM
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Number 5 is so big and I feel like it's the hardest one to process. We do everything else in our lives with a big goal or outcome. Meditation really is like a "You get a trophy for showing up" kind of activity. You don't have to "meditate harder" than somebody else, you just have to follow the rules and empty your mind to the best of your ability. If you do that, you're winning! And I totally agree about giving a shit what others are saying. I'm able to concentrate with interest so much more on …
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 08:26 AM
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Thanks for sharing your experience too. I think that the consistency is the biggest piece of it. For example, I took 10 days away from the gym and I came back feeling really weak. The interruption of the practice makes you feel like you fall behind quickly — perhaps why the strong visuals have faded a bit for you. I like how you're out there trying to sense peoples' aura! I admittedly haven't done a lot of research on chakras, although when I was doing NoFap I carried a small crystal around that…
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 08:24 AM
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I totally agree with this. My stereo was broken for awhile, and I realized how much of a difference in my neural state this made just driving around. As much as I love music, the dopamine rush I get from it can act like a crutch in certain situations. Silence should be embraced — meditation or not When I was growing up, my mom talked about the importance of "being your own best friend." This isn't an invitation to be a social recluse, but rather it was helpful in understanding that at the end of…
/r/TheRedPill25/11/16 08:09 AM
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That's a really good point. And we had matched several weeks ago... do you have any references or advice on how could I have been more dominant in the big picture? I think that I have trouble naturally doing that. Guess it'll take discipline and practice.
/r/askTRP02/11/16 04:10 PM
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This is an area I really have some improvement to do. I think I'm operating in a scarcity mode without realizing.
/r/askTRP02/11/16 05:50 AM
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Thanks for giving it to me straight.
/r/askTRP02/11/16 05:50 AM
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