Well, I've been into the PUA thing for about two months. I've been slowly progressing but lately, I've felt like I've made more progress then ever before. I've realized that the most beneficial move I've that's made an improvement in my game, is having a positive attitude. That's become the most detrimental part so far, I'm well aware though there are a lot of steps I need to take to become good. But at the moment, I'm already feeling satisfied. Five things I'd like to point out that I think could help and benefit other people who are still learning like me:

1. Focussing on hygiene and grooming more than ever before. I've been making sure that I'm well washed and groom before I goto school. I've made it into a routine daily, something that was really on and off (with the exception of a daily shower, grooming used to take the back seat for days at a time). I've found that this was probably the first small step I've taken so far that lead me to feeling happier and much more confident and positive now. Probably because it was a routine I stuck to, something I recall picking up from DeAngelo.

2. Purchasing nicer clothing and shoes. I know I've talked to some other rAFCs, and they seem to think that clothing is "too materialistic." I've bought several different outfits, and made an effort to have a nice one for every day of the week. I've found that this also helped me boost my confidence a lot. I've also gotten a nice pair of boots, and a nice pair of shoes for the weekends. SOME may disagree, but this overall, has attributed to my confidence thus far. Of course, I've tailored the look to what I've always worn but in a much nicer fashion, I suggest others do the same.

3. Drinking less alcohol. I'm a University student, so it's a standard to get drunk as much as possible. I've cut down to less than once a week. I've realized that when I go out drunk trying to pick up women, I'll forget routines, and while you'd think my confidence barriers would be eliminated, I panick more because I've forgot my opening routines and then generally make the quick decision of backing out talking to women. I've also realized that drinking a lot OF COURSE makes you fatter, this has also given me enough reason to cut down as I want to feel healthier.

4. Excercise and cutting down on junk food. Over the past month I've been excercising about four times a week. It's nothing crazy, simple bed-room-free-weight excercises. I've also been cutting down on junk food, which has started to contribute to my feeling better. Regardless, I have been losing weight and it's also been making me feel much more confident with myself and how I am to others.

5. Keeping a positive attitude. To be quite honest, in general I'm a cynical person. I usually have a lot of negative beliefs and opinions towards a lot of things and people. However, I've started giving people a chance, judging a lot less and generally keeping a happy view of things. This is fundamentally the biggest thing that has gotten me feeling like I can start picking up women with no problem so far. I've been telling myself "You're an attractive guy, any girl would want you", "This person seems like they'd be nice" and my personal favorite when I feel like I'm starting to lose confidence, "This is your reality, they don't know who you are inside and are only living in your world." I think I picked that up from Mysteries book, but I could be wrong. Regardless, all of these have kept me feeling overly confident recently and I've been maintaining it.

Just wanted to point out, I'm still very amateur in the field. But I've been seeing serious improvements in my stress levels when talking to random people, I still don't have a lot of courage when it comes to walking up to random sets. But IF it happens (I've talked to random women in my classes) I've found unlike before where I was shaking, nervous, my voice trembling. I've felt fully confident and like I was Alpha. One of the first times in my life. I realized that I could make women laugh, and I was recieving numerous IOIs in two of my classes when communicating with other HBs in the classroom. Playing with hair, touching my arm, leg, asking for my name, etc. Where-as before, I always got a lot of blank faces which escalated into awkward conversation. I want to reassure that I'm completely still exiting AFC, and that there is a ton I need to do and learn before I can become "good." But just feeling like I am now, has helped me. I think maintaining routine, and sticking to it really helps. I know some of you probably have a lot more fears than I did starting out, so I know it'll be tougher. But I really think, if you can do atleast anything, maintain a positive attitude! Keep telling yourself you're a dominant male, stop looking at people in such a bleak context, give people a chance. You'll really see changes!