I basically got introduced to the general art of pick up through the trio at Simple Pickup via YouTube early last year. As a 17 year old focussing on graduating high school, I kept it at the back of my head for future.

Made a total of 1 single approach at the age, got the number via pity, I remember my text game was so low that I came off as a needy bitch (texted her at the night, next morning and afternoon...) and was depressed over her for a week. Right now, I just laugh at the experience and understand that I learnt a lot from my first approach.

Forward to an 18 year old me at university, surrounded by a ton of women everyday, a better social life, more friends. We're just halfway through the year, and as bad as it sounds, I've made a total of 6-7 approaches, and have given up many opportunities due to AA.

Out of the 7 approaches, 4 had boyfriends, 1 I ruined with bad text game, 2 I lost interest in after texting.

As many of you may have seen my post a week back on the girl I approached and ruined it with via text by coming off as a douchebag, is my latest approach. (Had opportunity to approach a very cute HB8 today, but bitched out).

Anyhow, I sat with a friend today early in the morning, doing some work, and I began to tell him about this girl from last week who I ruined it with. His immediate reaction when I said '... so I got her number right' while showing her a Facebook photo of hers was 'Shit, as if you got her number!'. I found it a bit insulting, laughed it off and kept telling him the story.

He later told me 'I'd never be able to talk to a girl like that man'.

This got me thinking, even though I haven't had much success with the ladies, I've had some progress on a personal level. With the low amount of approaches, I've learnt so much. Examples being how to navigate my text game, not getting too emotionally attached to girls, putting myself and my time as a priority and not following a girl's command. In general, my looks aren't too impressive. Currently still in the gym trying to progress into a fitter looking individual, although still, its just surprising to see that apparently some guys think its hard to talk to a girl, compliment her, escalate and obtain her number.

Its hard to explain what I'm trying to convey, but not in a egotistic way, I felt more superior than a few of my friends who fail to approach a girl, but are much better looking than me. Why? Simply because after reading a ton and trying to apply techniques and methods from this sub, I've established a general or basic understanding on how to communicate with a girl on both a romantic/friendly level. Not trying to say that I pick up 10/10 girls and get laid. Still a virgin. But just wanted to, from a beginner's perspective, say that from only a few interactions, I've learnt to feel confident around girls, and approach them. From having a high level of AA where I'd avoid eye contact with girls, I've moved up to making eye contact with girls, smiling at them, and maintaining conversations. I'm probably still on 10% experience, but am looking forward to staying tuned on here and learning even more, share more of my experiences and also read about others' wide variety of experiences and learning progresses.

Cheers!