Hey guys. Lately I have really wanted to turn my life around. At least the social part of it. Problem is though, pretty much everything I read is tricks already far beyond my comfort zone. I downloaded neil Strauss book with the 30 day challenge. Because I really like easy guidelines on how to improve ever so slightly each day. Problem is, it's start off with something I'm having a hard time with, smalltalk with strangers. I went out and tried the day 1 challenge, and I all felt so forced. I ended up asking some people a question and then just "thanks, bye"

I have listened to some podcasts from art of charm, and their method appeals more to me than the average pua methods because they focus on being a more genuinely great person. So thinking what I really need is someone to push me I figured I'd try out their bootcamp. Turns out that stuff is really expensive, and therefore not an option. I have to do this myself.

Any suggestions? Where did you guys begin? I don't have trouble talking with people if it's more expected though. I have been living in hostels for a month now, and whoever I meet here, I can smalltalk with because we kinda live together.

I just don't know where to start. :/