Lifting aside, what activities/hobbies do you do to raise your SMV

Auvergnat · 2018-05-09T19:13:49+00:00

The way I see things now is that as a man, in order of importance, you need:

1. to be proficient at Game (TRP theory + applying by approaching, spinning plates, etc.). Any activity that might help you here is great: work/training/side-gig in sales (train all game skills), theater/improv (trains body language + rambling), group activities (trains leadership + team dynamics), debate/politics (trains frame), travel (trains skills at meeting new people), dancing (trains kino + confidence + body language).

2. to be physically strong and healthy. Lifting is mandatory of course. A lot of physical activities can add to or complement your lifting, and become your prime cool-factor and source of fun: rockclimbing (arms, shoulders, back, core), swimming/surfing (back, shoulders), mountain-biking (legs), any ball sports (cardio), yoga, etc. In your choice, factor in the fun you have, the health benefits you want, and the potential for building a social circle.

3. to be able to fight. Boxing, muay thai, BJJ, MMA. Knowing that you can keep your cool when provoked, because you know you can totally beat up someone or take a punch and survive, will lift your overall confidence like crazy. A strong fighting ability is the ultimate anxiety-killer.

4. to build, or more widely, build/create/fix/kill/destroy, in other words "the type of actions of Man that physically change his world". Preferably something traditionally manly (so, traditionally useful): carpentry (house, furniture) and mechanics (fixing car/motorbike) would be the two very best choices here. Something more obscure like welding, electrics, plumbing, could also be useful and fun. At the very least something creative like drawing/painting or music, but as this is not a man-only activity, you'll need to achieve mastery/excellence for it to be valuable (via getting recognition/fame for it). Masculine activities in relation to exploiting/surviving Nature fall in that category too: hunting or fishing (even better, spearfishing), timber-falling, firefighting, wilderness survival, etc.

Pick one activity in each category, in that order of importance. Try several things until you find one in each category that you both enjoy and are good at. Don't choose too many - you'll need time to achieve skill mastery so you can't spread your precious time out over too many activities.

stylerTyler · 2018-05-09T18:41:59+00:00

If you do anything just to “raise your SMV”, you’ll never achieve anything and you’ll never be happy and satisfied. Raising your SMV is a byproduct and not an objective. If you do anything just to get them girls to like you, you’ll fail miserably.

You should work on yourself by improving what you can do and learning new things and basically having a life then your “SMV” will automatically increase and people will want to associate with you and include you in their plans.

king_kay_ · 2018-05-09T17:47:47+00:00

Learn how to play an instrument
Learn how to dance (preferably latin style)
Learn a new language
Learn some form of Martial Arts
Learn something creative: Photography/DIY/build something (carpentry or blacksmithing).

I've done the first 3 and photography. I like to keep learning new things/skills. It keeps me busy and I've read that it has been shown to increase neurogenesis/plasticity and decrease the likelyhood of Alzheimer's.

I never brag about these things either. I prefer to keep it quiet and let it come out naturally. The shock value makes it even more impressive.

lampshade2818 · 2018-05-09T17:46:29+00:00

Just anything social, athletic, or intellectual that interests you.

Join a professional organization, get a Master's degree, get a certification in your profession, join a rec sports team, volunteer, etc.

LogicalWinner · 2018-05-09T19:10:25+00:00

Learn how to fix things (Cars, house shit, whatever)
Learn how to fight (and make sure you test it regularly via live sparring a'la BJJ, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA, Judo, etc)
Practice your speaking ability (Often over looked, but it helps a ton)
Become a high earner (Kind of obvious, but being a high earner helps your SMV no matter what)

zboo1h · 2018-05-09T18:40:25+00:00

I play cello in an orchestra. I used to bake pies for a living so I bake extravagant pastries and have cooked all my life. I play guitar on a street corner sometimes on the weekends just for fun, I spend the money I make usually on a nice ass burger and beer for lunch. I talk to strangers. I make sure my clothes fit me and my attitude fits me.

02537-41101 · 2018-05-09T18:29:40+00:00

Among other things, one thing I do on my off-time, or when I'm just bored with my Kobo is read. Read voraciously on anything and everything.

The most interesting people I've ever met in my 20 years are people who see the world in ways that the masses never could. They got this way by becoming curious about everything.

TheDisillusionist · 2018-05-09T22:32:31+00:00

Really most things that you do righteously will come off attractive, but I'll give you one.

Wet shaving. Not only is it just great from a purely man standpoint I have never once had a woman watch me shave with a razor that didnt get turned on.

Blackhawk2479 · 2018-05-09T17:35:03+00:00

A musical instrument. Then get involved with a band when you’re good enough and/or start writing and producing your own stuff.

I taught myself guitar, drums and bass, and built my own home recording studio.

Bonsorlocal · 2018-05-09T17:56:50+00:00

Im working on digital arts (film and media) as a positive outlet to keep my mind active, take up spare time, and as a catalyst for initiating events in my life. Its also perfect for meeting women; Girls love attention, so when i tell a girl that i am doing a creative film about such and such, they appreciate the fact i chose them over others, and are more than happy to spend the day getting shot.

mashiss · 2018-05-09T18:09:28+00:00

There is an app named Duolingo for you to learn a new language.. have you learn a recent post about a the power of a calendar? Use it my goal is to have a new skill to learn daily and then I'll select the one I like the most and master it.

Have a good life trip mate.

NewReligionIsMySong · 2018-05-10T01:11:20+00:00

I do a decent amount of homesteading. I have 3 beehives, a 450 sq ft veggie garden, a few pots and a trough of herbs, and lastly, maple trees for maple syrup in winter, and sweet cherry trees for snacks all summer.

Here is what I have learned, women are not at all interested in any of the work that you do to produce your own veggies and herbs. They are however very interested in picking some veggies for dinner... I swear, it's like something primitive in them kicks in. Natural foragers. Even girls that I don't know who are visiting only because they are with one of my buddies, I will ask them to go pick some peppers, and 100% of the time they light up. Last year I sent a girl out to pick me some kale and after she was gone too long I look out the window and she was posing by the plants taking snapchats.

If you have a girl overnight, it's pretty sweet too be able to offer her some pancakes with maple syrup that came straight out of your yard.

Oh lastly, I do not have that much property. I have about a quarter acre. You can be amazingly productive with your land if you try, and it's great for some physical work out in the sun.

redpilledcuck · 2018-05-09T19:14:19+00:00

Traveling, hiking, the outdors. Having lots of pictures and stories abroad certainly gives you a lot to talk about and raises your SMV.

An_Actual_Politician · 2018-05-10T00:17:43+00:00

My two activities that really seem to excite women: kayaking and astronomy.

The key with kayaking is to own two boats so you can take them on paddling adventures. Easier than ever now with Lyft and Uber. Take one car, float some miles, take out, Uber back to the car, take the car back to the kayaks and you're on your way. Pack a picnic lunch and bottle of wine along the way as an excuse to ramp up kino.

Astronomy works really well for me because I own an observatory-grade computer controlled scope. So lots of bells and whistles to easily navigate the stars on the deck while the gas fire pit is going, again with some drinks nearby.

I'm also into competitive golf, but that doesn't move the needle much with women since every fat drunk fuck owns a set of clubs and uses them to get away from their wives. Doesn't matter, I'm doing it anyway.

But more than anything pick hobbies that you truly enjoy, not just things to do that you think will attract women. Those faux interests will quickly wane and you'll be back to square one.

forwhitedove · 2018-05-10T00:44:16+00:00

Focusing on your life mission, being the best human being you can be, and not getting caught up in all this red pill stuff.

DiggerClam · 2018-05-10T04:55:24+00:00

Holy fuck. I have so much to do - I'm still trying to get my life on track and I'm just about to turn 35.

seekere · 2018-05-09T19:53:16+00:00

why don't you do something you enjoy? not every aspect of your life has to be about "increasing" your fucking sexual market value lol. Get big, eat clean, and do what you enjoy. Jesus

Baitman97 · 2018-05-09T21:32:49+00:00

Making money

_flashpoint · 2018-05-09T18:52:25+00:00

I love anything outdoors. I’m a big rock climber and I try to get out in my kayak as much as I can. Hiking and photography (nothing serious) are also good ways to be active and get outside.

blister333 · 2018-05-09T19:34:26+00:00

A lot of great suggestions in this thread. In the past few years I’ve started/taken an interest in: yoga, photography, hiking, travel, learning a language (school), volunteering, reading more often, probably going to learn piano in the next year. I’m also looking to slowly incorporate new things into the rotation. Things tend to come and go ime

Trp2166 · 2018-05-09T20:33:45+00:00

Get into music, read books, play sports, go to clubs or festivals, watch documentaries etc literally anything that makes you a more rounded and interesting person.

But really, do whatever interests you and assuming it isn’t anything weird or creepy people will be interested to hear about it if you talk passionately.

kylerosa21 · 2018-05-09T21:48:15+00:00

I’ll try to make a post today on a list of hobbies and activities you can do on the main sub.

FUCK_YEA_GLITTER · 2018-05-09T22:04:01+00:00

I do boxing cause of leg injuries, but any martial arts related would be decent. Or something that keeps you fit like rollerblading or biking or some shit. Or something that you can make money off of on the side

2gunsgetsome · 2018-05-09T23:30:24+00:00

It's been said, but learn a musical instrument. Don't forget to learn how to sing. Also, shredding in your bedroom won't wet any panties. You need to perform in front of people and be relaxed and charismatic while doing it.

I'll also second the dancing suggestion. Latin is good, but if you don't like that, check out country (Texas two-step). It's fun to move your body, chicks like it when you lead, and lots of places in cities have lessons for both at bars. Instant kino with built-in plausible deniability.

BlackHeart89 · 2018-05-09T23:52:36+00:00

Socializing really. Thats about it. Everything else I do simply because I enjoy it. I like socializing from time to time as well, but I'm mostly an introvert.

Greek-God-Brody · 2018-05-10T05:48:46+00:00

Read good books.

GEAR_IN_THE_REAR · 2018-05-09T18:17:11+00:00

Get a puppy, they have too much energy for you to relax haha.

I lift in the mornings and walk about 6-8 miles before dinner/bedtime.

Also easy way to get girls a reason to come over ;)

MattyAnon · 2018-05-10T12:02:08+00:00

Voice training. Socialising more, get a friend network.

Title	Lifting aside, what activities/hobbies do you do to raise your SMV
Author	jpmthrowaway98
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Date	May 9, 2018 5:18 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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