That's probably one of the best answers I have so far gotten. Thanks for that.
I am on the verge of getting out more and jumping in to it, but I just need to take it to another level and approach as you advised. This may work, thanks. Also, do you think I should ask for the time wherever I am located? Like on the street or something?
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Some guys are able to just say to themselves '3 second rule' and just jump in every time, right from their first day. Others, like myself many years ago, still couldn't push myself in. 3 second, is definitely king, but you have to be in the habit.
One thing I say to guys when they are starting and trying to get around AA, is to start really small, but consistently obey the 3s rule.
So, for example.. go to a shopping centre. Say to yourself, the second you walk inside the centre, you'll approach the first female you see and ask them the time, obeying 3s rule. THEN you'll walk to the food court, and once there, ask the first girl you see for the time obeying 3s rule. Repeat this like 8x over. You're not yet hitting on girls, but you ARE getting the 3s approach into your system. The next day, you up the ante, maybe same locations, but now instead of asking the time, asking if they know where is good to eat at the centre... that means a slightly longer conversation. Do that 8x or 10x over. THEN on the 3rd day you go out, do the same locations, but actually make it a proper pickup approach.
This type of 'ramping up' behavior works an absolute charm for guys who are struggling to just get some approaches in. You just have create a habit of approaching wtihout thinking, so lower the stakes and practice that way first, then ramp it up.