After like a year of being too afraid I finally said fuck it. I walked past a hot girl on a busy footpath near where I live, a few minutes later I thought fuck this I need to go for it, it's now or never. Ran back to find her and she was now walking with her friend (Double the pressure!) I walked straight past them and didnt look. Sat on a becnh and thought no you have to do this! So after a couple more minutes of collecting myself I caught up with them said "Excuse me [they both turn], I dont wanna embarass you in front of your friend but can I get your number." They both blushed and she said sorry but she had a boyfriend. I didnt care, it felt great to do this and Ive won today finally after being terrified of it for so long. The comfidence blost is incredible. I'm also on day 23 of Nofap, which has definitely given me more confidence.

TL;DR- Long time lurker on cold approach forums, never had the balls to do. Saw hot girl out and about, thought its now or never, went back to find, she was now with friend, I bottled it. Caught up with her again and asked for number, she had bf. Amazing confidence boost