Hi everyone. My name is Chris and I moved to Los Angeles about a year ago. I'd like to share the field report of the night that made me make an account on this forum and why I want to improve my life and standard of living through pickup.

I live in north Hollywood and I frequent a bar called the brickyard pub. Filled with hipsters and reasonably priced beer I decided to go alone and try to pickup someone I was attracted to. I'm 22 years old with a lot going for me. I'm naturally charismatic, Talking to women is easy in a sense and when I roll with a group I do quite well socially. My problem? Opening and approaching. There are several flaws I had to work on but the foundation was there.

Tonight was different. Since I went solo I discovered a lot about myself. Mainly that I suck alone. This was my first solo outing.

I walked into the bar with purpose. I was going to get a drink and talk to the first 2 set I saw as a warm up. I got my drink next to an attractive pair. I froze. I couldn't push myself to talk to them. I have no fear of public speaking and I can do this quite easily while intoxicated but I couldn't do it sober. I sat at the bar the entire night feeling like my value had dropped immensely because I made no moves. I felt like a total loser even though I know I'm tall dark and charming. "What's wrong with me?" I thought. I didn't think I was THIS bad at this. I'm interesting. I have stories for days. I'm confident in who I am. I'm good looking. Come on man, make a move! I'm fine talking to women. Why can't I open?

These were all thoughts streaming through my head. I walked out of there feeling defeated. I'm new in town. I can be anyone I want. I want to be the guy that walks into a room and commands it. My approach anxiety solo is ridiculous. I want to learn the art to feel more socially confident. To better my self esteem. To become the man I want to be.

This is why I'm here. I never again want to experience a night like tonight.