As my wise friend once said that by default: Women have too many shitty options; Men have too few options. Reason being: Eggs are expensive; Sperm is cheap. Women are the selectors; Men are the competitors. Being that this is the truth, a man has to become the best package available. It's only getting tougher out there because of women's access to higher quality men. That's why I say having hobbies is the best thing a man can do for his game. Music, art, hiking, sports, you name it. Not being afraid to explore these avenues should open up plenty of opportunities to have fun and meet amazing people you wouldn't have otherwise met. You can still cold approach or do OLD, but also know that these aren't your real hobbies. They're more like learning basic skills for when you need them. So the question is... What are your hobbies that invite exciting opportunities?