I'm 17. When I first started learning about pickup, someone by the name of "Tyler999" and I had a long exchange of private messages on the VA forums. I had read the Venusian Arts Handbook, but it wasn't until someone answered my questions in depth that I began to actually understand. Probably the best piece of advice that he gave me is something that I've seen Judge say to several people my age: work on your inner game and identity in high school.
For the most part, that's what I've been doing. Just looking back at my progress now, it's amazing how much I've changed. I virtually never "sarge"... ie go out with the express purpose of opening sets... instead, I just talk to everyone around me wherever I go. I'm not quite as active of a PUA as most of you guys, and I'm about to become a whole lot less active.
My teachers need to finish writing my midterm grades for second term junior year by noon tomorrow. Based on my grades, extracurriculars, and how I do on standardized tests, I'm pretty sure that if I focus on schoolwork right now that I'll be able to go to virtually any Ivy League school I choose, which is something I'd really like. What that means is that I'm going to be spending a lot less time on here, because the only real problem I've ever had with school-related stuff is procrastinating on it.
I'm still going to check in here, because you guys are great and I love reading your FRs, but I'm not gonna spend nearly as much time on this as I have been. But I'm not just writing this to let you know I'm not gonna be around as much... I'm also writing it for me: by putting this up, I'm making sure that I actually follow my word.
Anyway, this is way too long and you guys are all old enough that I'm not sure if you can really identify with my situation anymore (which kind of sucks, by the way.. yesterday Harvard announced that it admitted 7.1% of applicants for the class of 2012), but I wanted to wish you guys happy sarging! I'll try and check in here reasonably frequently.
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Khaki -
More power to you. You're one of the few younger guys who seems to understand the big picture and have his shit together. Doesn't surprise me you're going to an Ivy :)
Anyway, building a strong identity and sense of purpose is what underlines the entire game. People get so caught up with Style's routines and think that's why he became a mPUA. But, if these guys actually think about it, how could Style have memorized 7 hours + of routines to f-close. He didn't. He's simply an interesting guy (read some of his non-PUA writing, he's good!). When I'm on D2's, I like the fact I can discuss a lot of different topics. Sometimes you meet girls who are literature dorks. Sometimes you meet science nerds. Sometimes you meet girls who love the psychology of relationships, or art, or theater, or whatever. When it comes down to it, having a larger knowledge outside of pickup WITH the skills of PU ensures you're an interesting, well-spoken, attractive dude.
Anyway, best of luck with everything coming up. Please swing by every once in a while and check up on us and keep everyone informed of your progress.
Best.
~TJ
Im 22. If only i knew then what i know now. Keep in mind that in most places, personal skills and the ability to communicate will get you a job 10x faster than grades alone.
I learned about pickup 2 months after i finished college. If only i knew then what i know now. Van Wilder??? Watch it, dream it, make it happen.
You speak of your young age like it is a weakness. Once you hit 21...haha...just keep communicating. ;)
Agreed with I-Man.
I usually warn guys NOT to pursue this stuff when they're 14 or 15 but had I learned these skills at 14, who knows how my life might be different.
Although, in all honesty, I don't think I would've been able to put much of this into practice until now (I started when I was 24.5, I'm 25 now). You have to be REALLY fucking smart to make this work! Seriously! To internalize all the dynamics and understand this stuff requires a shitload of intelligence (it's no surprise just about all the guys I know who are good are smart as shit, too)
Thanks for the kind words guys! I'll be sure to keep you guys updated, whatever the outcome.
Happy sarging.
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