did a single "set" today. it was only after passing her, i stopped and literally stood there torn between driving home and actually going up to her and practicing.

2 important things after i walked away from it (no close of any kind, a little nervous energy, but ended the conversation with a shake and names):

  1. just like anything else, you won't truly be "in your zone" until you've warmed up. this maybe 1 set ,5 sets, 10 sets, 15 minutes, 5 minutes, depends on each person. do NOT view your "warm up" sets as a true indicator of how you are in the game. if you don't believe me, think about your first 10 minutes at the gym, or playing call of duty, or skating, or running. you're not performing the "moves" at your full potential. you need to warm up. and you KNOW when you're warmed up.

  2. im so glad i chose to force myself to set the girl. only thing that made me win that battle was a quote from RSDJulien video: when you choose to walk away from that girl thinking "i'll just do it tomorrow. what's one day skipped? i'll still be at the same level." you are ABSOLUTELY in the wrong mindset. EVERY opportunity you DO NOT set the girl/boy, you are GOING BACKWARDS, you are not staying at the same "level."