Free Rules of the Game by Neil Strauss Page A

in a minute, how are you supposed to keep talking to her after the opener?
    Good question.
    The next key stage of the interaction is known as the “hook point.” This is when, instead of being a stranger taking up her time, you’ve captivated her—and suddenly she doesn’t want you to leave. So, reluctantly, you allow her to take up a little more of your precious time.
    Becoming that guy is what the next week of the Stylelife Challenge is all about.

MISSION 1: Crunch Time
    Next week, the pace is going to pick up. So to make sure you’re caught up and ready to proceed, today is review day.
    Your task is to look over the previous eight days of assignments. Then ask yourself:
    Is there any mission I skipped?
    Is there any mission I feel I didn’t complete?
    Is there any mission I didn’t perform to my satisfaction?
    Is there any mission I’d like to do again?
    Have I backslid in my vocal training, posture, grooming, or commitment to my goals?
    Take this opportunity to explore or repeat any previous assignments and exercises you need to reinforce.
MISSION 2: Approach Mixed Groups
    If you’ve approached only lone women or groups of women during the Challenge so far, then it’s time to approach groups that contain men.
    Your mission is to approach two groups of three or more people that include men as well as women.
    Approaching groups with men may sound daunting if you haven’t done it yet, but it’s generally easier in practice. The more intimidating people are to approach, the less likely it is they’ve been approached.
    Don’t forget, all you have to do to ensure the success of the approachis make sure that the guys are always involved in the conversation, they feel respected, and they know you’re not hitting on the women. At least not yet.
MISSION 3: Intervention
    Statistically, the ninth day of a new self-improvement program is the point when most people drop out. That’s not going to be you. So your final task today is to read your Day 9 Briefing and prepare to learn how to learn.
    When I first set off on my journey to learn the game, a college junior named Chad emailed me. He had discovered the world of pickup artistry six months earlier and was already well versed in the basic concepts. However, he was still a virgin.
    He was far better looking than I was, with a stocky build, wavy black hair, and a square jaw. Yet a year later, I was having fantastic adventures that I’d never thought were possible for a guy like me. And Chad, despite working just as hard, was still a virgin. So I sat down with him one night and tried to figure out why. The reason, we eventually realized, was that we had different strategies for learning.
    Afterward, I began developing the fourteen laws of learning that follow. They apply not just to the game, but to school, work, and hobbies. They are what separate a chump who’s banging his head against the wall in frustration from a champ who’s smoothly ascending to the top of the game. Make sure you understand and can practice each principle before moving on to the next.
1.
Acquire and apply knowledge in small chunks. Some people are perfect preparers. They want to gather every scrap of information on a subject before taking action. And though they seem to be working hard, this is actually a form of procrastination. The best way to learn the game is to take it one step at a time. Just learn what you need to get to the next level. If you can’t approach women, just workon openers. When you master openers, then learn how to continue the conversation. Don’t worry about advanced sexual techniques. You’ll soon get there if you continue to progress by adding one piece at a time as you need it.
2.
There is no such thing as rejection, only feedback. A lot of people get discouraged and give up after a single setback or rejection. They tend to take rejection personally, seeing it as a comment on who they are rather