Open thread: the fundamentals of game

Amongst the fellows of the Roissysphere, there is a lot of talk about game, but as of right now, there’s no clear definition of its fundamentals. Oh sure, we know what it is, and there’s a lot of material pertaining to various aspects of it, but there’s no handy article that spells the essentials out in plain language. Therefore, I want to construct, with the help of you, my readers, a correct, concise, and logical articulation of the fundamentals of game. I’m talking about INNER GAME here – not the best neg to use on a barfly vs. a churchgoing Baptist, or what color of shirt to wear when you go out clubbing, but the core attitudes that a man must possess in order to attract women, that work anywhere and in any time period. I want to create something that can be used to inform insiders, educate newcomers, and school haters.

I have my own ideas on what constitutes the heart of game, but I want to hear from the commenters first. The floor is yours.