Hello everyone, I hope you're doing good. I have read about and watched pick-up videos for years. I tried to approach girls multiple times but always failed, even with friends.

Yesterday and today I went out with a friend to attempt to do some systematic desensitization (baby steps such as saying hi and whatever) but I ended up approaching two girls yesterday. The first approach I ended quickly because I didn't know what to say, the second was good and I got her number, the third I got rejected. I was proud that I made that first step although the approaches were indirect. Today I tried to do better but ended up approaching no girls. my friend approached two girls and I joined him. That was my only interaction with girls. I feel like shit. Any tips to keep me on the right track? I plan on going out approximately three times a week. But I don't want today to repeat itself. Thanks.