A friend of mine is really extroverted and started talking to random women on streets and bars years before he learnt about game and cold approaching. When he did start learning cold approach from the community, he found it really easy, because it was already who he was.

I'm the opposite, as I'm an extreme introvert. I only started cold approaching when I discovered game, and I struggle a lot with it. But I'm really good at social circle game. Being an introvert, I like listening and am good at creating connections.

A lot of times I will make friends with one woman, then she introduces me to her friends. This is something my friend who's a natural at cold approaching can't do. He's not good at joining other social circles and maintaining friendships.

Should he give up cold approaching for social circle game? No, because it's not his natural strength. For him, the answer is cold approaching.

Should I give up social circle game for cold approaching? No, because then I will be neglecting what my personality is built for.

There will never be a definitive answer on cold approaching, as it depends on the individual. The most important thing is as the Ancient Philosophers used to say, "Know yourself."

Then build your game and social strategy around your natural personality and strengths, not pretending to be someone you're not or trying to impress others.

Summary: Cold approach works really well for some but not others. Figure what your personality is and which works best for you. Then do that.