How to improve SMV?

legitworkaccount · 2014-08-18T16:11:21+00:00

You're going to the gym regularly, working on your wardrobe and generally showcasing yourself well (this is an on-going process, so don't think you're done).

From what I understand, SMV also has a lot to do with game. Go out and socialize with people: clubs/bars are great, but also join groups that you like whether it's yoga, some band, martial arts, whatever. Getting real-world practice in the social aspects of life is very key in improving your SMV.

tai376 · 2014-08-18T16:46:40+00:00

Non smoker here who is currently on his 2nd quit, first one was 1 1/2 years no smoking and this one has been a month.

Smoking cigarettes inherently takes away your confidence and drive. Smokers cannot handle stress at their best capacity. Not only do you smell like smoke but your posture is bad and you're out of breath. For every hot chick you meet while smoking a cigarette there are 5 more that you see while you're both not smoking and she would prefer it that way. It saps your energy and keeps you from expressing yourself completely, solving every problem and answering questions with a cigarette. Smoking also absolutely works against strength training, keeping oxygen away from your muscles and instead poisoning them. There is literally zero benefit to smoking, it gives you nothing, and takes what you have. Your energy, money, and passion are handed to a government suit so you can put your mouth on an exhaust pipe. It is the most basic example of something outside of you having control over you.

I kind of went on a rant there but you are asking specifically if smoking cigarettes will help your SMV so you're pretty focused on it. It does the complete opposite. Cigarettes have no benefit. If we're talking about how to increase your SMV in relation to smoking, the good news is you can gain all that back, feel the freedom of being a non smoker and have all the benefits when you quit. You can continue to be the best version of yourself, slay all the pussy with that endurance, and handle situations from a grounded state.

I quit by reading Allen Carr's Easyway to Quit Smoking book. It's the cost of a pack and you get to keep smoking while you read. Good luck.

anonlymouse · 2014-08-18T19:28:21+00:00

Drop the cigarettes. That'll give you more disposable income. Also, while they might not overtly discriminate against you for it, smoking does affect your employment and advancement prospects.

Speaking of which, get a better job. Better is either more money for the same amount of work or the same money for less work.

Keninishna · 2014-08-19T02:25:13+00:00

improve appearance to be more dominant, social proof (get a job as a manager of some sort and have people under you), social skills. If you lack resources to get stuff done get more resources to get stuff done.

Title	How to improve SMV?
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Date	August 18, 2014 3:53 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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