For men, dating is a numbers game. It's already well-known that having only one option as a man is essentially the same as having none. Having more “eggs in your basket” helps you navigate dating with confidence. You’d be surprised to learn that men who are successful in dating often double-book dates with different women on the same day. If both confirm, they simply choose the one they prefer.

Now, on to the topic of rejection. As men, we have to be adaptable to it—it happens. Don’t take it personally; just move on. Women don’t deal with rejection as much because they are usually the ones doing the rejecting. The key difference between men who succeed in dating and men who aren't is their recovery in rejection.

Don't fixate on a single option, treating her like a queen sent from heaven, won't help your chances, this is what men who place women on a pedestal experience.

On the other hand, men who understand dating know you can’t put all your eggs in one basket. Instead, they have multiple options, recognizing human nature for what it is. They don't take rejection personally—they wish her well and move forward without hard feelings.

Men who aren't successful in dating don’t realize that women usually have plenty of options. So, when they get rejected, they assume something is wrong with them. But guys like me understand it’s just that someone else made a better impression. Fair game—dating is what it is. You either play the game or the game plays you.

Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.