The entire industry talks about cold approaching as if it's the holy grail.

It's not.

Does it work? Sure.

But work on your social game too. At the very least, you'll improve your social skills and make new friends.

People will see you as part of the group already because you know someone.

And here's a newsflash for anyone who wants to just sleep with women, friends sleep with each other too. You don't need to cold approach some random girl on the street to make it happen.

So if cold approaching is too hard right now, that's fine. Meet people through your current social circle.