11. FundamentalsOfTexting. The Main Purpose Is To Meet Up With Her! NODeep Rapport (No Emotional Sharing) If It Doesn't Bring You Closer To The Meet-up, DO NOT Send The Text!
17. Keep It Light Display The PlayfulSide Of Your Personality. Easy To Misinterpret Intentions Via Text.
18. UsingEmoticons. Text Conversations Are Missing Over 93% Of The Input As A Face-to-face Interaction. Example: “I Could Never Hang With You. You're Trouble.” -Versus- “I Could Never Hang With You, Ha-ha. You're Trouble! ;)”
19. Emotional Filtering. Women FilterYour Text Through Their Current Mood. MirrorFemale Communication Patterns.
20. CreativeMisinterpretation. FlipTheScript.. Example: Torri: Guess What? Ryan: You Want To Come Have Drinks With Me And Get Me Drunk So You Can Take Advantage Of Me?! Girl You Are Naughty! Torri: Oh Man! You Totally Read My Mind... Haha. I'm Back In New York.
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23. Choosing a Nickname. Based On Comfort Level& Convo Type. FUN: Otter Pop, Strawberry Shortcake, Girl Scout, Rainbow Brite, Baby Toe, Smurfette CUTE: Princess Sparkles, Snuggles Mcgee, Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Little Miss Pretty Face
24. Choosing a Nickname. TEASING: Nerd Ball, Sassy Pants, Butterbean, Cracker Pants, Midget Ninja, Girly Face SEXUAL: Sex Kitten, Cock Weasel, Cum Smuggler, Penis Puppet, Wiener Warmer NOTE: Be More Careful With These!
25. TIPS: Try Rhyming The End Of Your Texts Using A Nickname. Example: “Peace Out Girl Scout” Diminutive Nicknames Work Best
26. Mirroring:s Example: Britney: So... Can You Think Of Any Care Package Item That You Might Need? I've Got Like Two. Ha. Ryan: Not That I Can Think Of..Maybe A Towel Or Two? Lol Britney: Haha Okay. What Colors? Also- You're A Medium Right? Ryan: Most Of The Time Yes Lol Britney: Okay. And What Are Your Favorite Colors- Blues And Greens Right? Ryan: No Real Britney: Lame. You Make Things So Difficult! Lol I'm Determined To Find Some Amazing Stuff For Your Package... Care Package That Is Ha. Your Package Is Amazing On Its Own. :)
27. WhatWe KnowSo Far. Generate Comfort Make Her SMILE ”If It Makes YOU Smile, It’ll Make HER Smile”
29. What Your First Texts Tell Her. You're Not The Only Guy In Her Life She Must Select YOU!
30. Why Most Guys Fail: First Text No-no’s Engage Playfully Compel A Response
31. We’re All4thGraders She’ll Associate Positive Emotion With You. Wording Is Key: ‘Dancing’ Vs. ‘Bust-a-move’.
32. CompellingHer ToRespond Rewording Basic Questions Example: “Hey, What’s Up?” Vs. “What Kind Of Mischief Are You Causing Today?” Cliffhangers
33. AnEffectiveFirst Text… Evokes Emotion From The Interaction. Sparks Attraction All Over Again Includes Nicknames, Role-playing, Teasing, Etc.
34. …LooksSomethingLike This: “Hey Little Penguin Princess, What Kind Of Mischief Are You Causing Today?!? :)” -Or- “Hey My Little Penguin Princess, I Just Realized Which Celebrity You Remind Me Of… Crazy! ;)”
35. Get To The Choppa! StrikeWhileTheIron Is Hot!!
37. Examples: “Oh My Dear <Nickname>, I Thought My Name Was Inscribed Upon Your Heart!” “Your Future Ex-husband, Obviously! ;)”
38. InAction! Amber: Who Is This? Ryan: Prince Charming...Duh! Amber: Then Why R U Not With Me? Ryan: Because Ur Evil Step Mother Had Me Locked Up In The Castle! But I Broke Free And Now We Can Live Happily Ever After...How Excited Are You!? :)
39. Playfully Tease Her. Keeps The PressureOff. Never Directly INSULT Her (Obviously!)
40. Examples. “You’re A ClosetDork Aren't You…except Without The Closet ;)” “Come On Now. You Have Work Today? Are You Sure It Isn't Mandatory Community Service? A Cute Yet Sassy Gal Who’s A Felon… Who Would Known?!? Haha ;)”
41. Examples. If She Has Problems With Her Phone: “That’s Cool If You Can't Afford To Pay Your Bill This Month –I’m Not Judging You…that Much. Haha :)” If She Suggests A Time To Meet Up (E.G. 6pm) “No Way! That’s Too Early. I Don't Want To Be Stuck With You For That Long! Let’s Do6:04Haha :-)”
42. Teasing In Action: Katelyn: Ohhhhh That's Right You're That Cool. Forgot For A Moment Who I Was Talking To. Ha-ha. Kelly: Hahaha U Seem Pretty Cool :). Still Got My Eye On You Though. So No Funny Business :) Katelyn: I'm The Coolest -May Even Top You Sir. Yeah You Should Keep An Eye On Me Most Guys Tend To. Good Thinking. Kelly: You're Funny. Did U Have Like A Big Stain On Your Shirt Or Something?! Hahaha U Are Kinda Adorable.. :)
43. PassHer Tests! Ignore It ”You’reCute” Play Along Example: Her: “You’re A Player!” Me: “What Is It About Players That You Find So Attractive?”
45. InAction: Heidi: What Ever Happened To Picking My Brain About All The Places I Have Been? I Feel Like You Charmed Me Into Bed And That Makes A Good Story To Add To Whatever You’re Working On. Ryan: What U Decide To Believe Of Course Is Always Your Decision My Dear :) I Have No Interest In Convincing U One Way Or Another Only In Enjoying My Time With High Quality People. Heidi: Good Way To Put It. Guess Im In My Head. Thanks For Considering Me High Quality Same To You
46. Ryan: Not Into What? Tara: Being One Of The Girls From Your Website. I Was Interested In Getting To Know You Because I Thought You Sounded Really Fun, So I Guess You're Really Good At What You Do. Ryan: Really? So Now You Don't Want To Get To Know Me Because I Help Guys Develop Their Personality So They Can Meet Awesome People? Tara: It Just Sounds Like I'm One Of Several Girls You're Setting Up A Date With This Week. InAction:
47. InAction:(cont’d): Ryan: Haha Now I Get It...I Just Want To Help People Have Choices In Their Dating Lives So They Don't Settle But Are Happy..Does That Make Sense? Tara: And You Do That By Sleeping Around? Ryan: Seriously That Make Me Laugh....I Wrote The About Us Page :) Read That! But Hey If That Is Reason Enough Not To Hang Out And Have Fun Goofing Around I Totally Understand. Have A Good Night :) Tara: Well I'm Interested In Meeting U. So Why Don't We Just Meet Up And Get To Know Each Other. You're Not Free Till Tomorrow Pm?
49. Made-up Memories: Role Playing The Key Is In The Details. Frame As Her Chasing YOU. Examples: Husband & Wife Teacher & Student Rock Star & Groupie
50. InAction: Ryan: Hey Wanna Come Over Here And Grab Some Lunch Wifey? Alicia: I Would Love To But I'm Working The Bon Jovi Concert Tonight Through An Agency And I Have To Leave At 4! :0( Thank You So Much Tho! Ryan: Well Us Not Seeing Each Other Very Often Is Putting A Definite Strain On Our Marriage:-( Alicia: I Know! I Cry Myself To Sleep At Night.... 6 More Days Till We Go On Our Double Honeymoon!
51. “Guess What?” When Asking A Question, Guess Her Answer. EXAMPLE: “What are you up to this weekend?” -versus- “What are you up to this weekend? Let me guess, taking a speed-knitting class so you can make me a scarf? You are shoo sweet!”
56. InAction: Ryan: “What Has A Bottom At The Top? (No Response) ...8 Days Later… Ryan: “So It’s Super Cold Out Today...Could You Come Knit Me A Sweater And Make Me Some Hot Chocolate? Thanks :)” Kayla: “Yes. Be Right Over. The First Text You Sent Me Was A Riddle, But I Couldn't Figure It Out. Do You Remember?” Ryan: “Yep...The Answer Is Your Legs :)” Kayla: “You're A Dork...Love It”
57. The Ego-stroker. You Saw/Met Someone/Something That Reminded You Of Her. Example: Ryan: “I Just Saw The Cutest Little Squirrel In The Park Gathering Nuts And It Made Me Think Of You :)” Janiece: “Lol! Ur The Best! I’m Totally Saving That Message! Too Cute!”
58. Creating Urgency! People Are Compelled To Act To Avoid Losing Something They Have. Can Jump-startThe Conversation And Re-engage Where All Else Has Failed. Example: “Haven’t Heard From You In A While, Is This Still Your Number? I'm Deleting Numbers To Clean Up My Phone.”
59. Wrap Up. Remember: The Purpose Of ALL OF THIS Is To Meet UpWith Her! Be Playful Make Her Smile Generate Comfort Pass Her Tests
Intro self, PickUp Podcast, AoC, SiriusXM showPPC story: quit wall st, co-founded AoCYou’ve been here all day: -Slap exercise (everyone stand)We’re giving you the book for free guys, so when you hear me refer to it, it’s not a tease for you guys to buy something. -you guys get enough marketing in this industry -that’s why PickUp Podcast is also free
Txt almost 2x more than phone
If you can't do it, someone else (who’s obviously not as cool as you) will make it happen instead.ALL MY COOL PUNS USED ALREADY TODAY
Learn and benefit from our mistakes instead of spending years making your own
START DOING THE THINGS WE ARE TELLING YOU TODAY RIGHT AWAY.Today you'll see a ton of examples to illustrate exactly what we’re doing here
Not in real-time. Can craft perfect response.“What happened when Neo saw everything in slow motion?” -Can actually see the elements of attraction forming & guide interactionCan train your brain to form patterns of banter & attraction slowly for quick recall when in real-time conversation later on -will develop your quick wit -160 characters forces you to be concise (no babbling)Direct Access: She doesn't have to decide to answer or not. -no need for quiet place -more likely to get a responseIncreased Boldness: this is for both you AND her. Much more likely to say what’s on someone’s mind when they're not right in front of you. -Social consequences aren't real -”big balls” jerks/trolls on the internet (wussies in real life) -great for developing sexual state w/herTime mgmt: can flirt with 10 girls at once, all one-on-one
AUD: "How many of you guys are able to get numbers pretty regularly? (show of hands)"AUD: "how many, WHEN FIRST STARTED got flakes every now and then?" -this system will nearly eliminate thatTexting adds up SO fast, so before you even think of doing this, get UNLIMITED txt planSection in the book dedicated to getting her #, but we’ll skip it here
This is the stuff you'll need to get down before you’ll start really seeing results -like the BL & vocal tonality of textingYou won't form a real relationship via text aloneTRAP: guys will text a girl as long as she’s responding (stems from validation)Face-to-face is where the magic occurs -can’t kiss/touch/have sex thru textAttraction & sexual tension built thru text designed to show her that MEETING YOU is the BEST OPTION -if she’s attractive, she has optionsIf it doesn't make meetup more likely, don't send it. -better to move forward and fail than be a text-orbiter (waiting for her to text you back when she’s bored) -DOESN’T mean that you ask her to hang out every time you txt. KEEP purpose in mind -don’t text just for the sake of texting -point is to keep her interested over time when you can't hang out with her (keeps momentum going) *story about keeping Tamara interested for 11 weeks via text
Once you send it, go on with your life. Don't check your phone for response. -puts you in your head -causes you to 2nd guess yourself & screw things upEngaging words elicit a response -no social pressure to respond via text -Imagine she’s bored at work/school and your job is to make her smile -you’re her escape even for a momentNo big deal: outcome dependency is a killer. Relax and have fun.
Risk: pushing the envelope (out of comfort zone is the only way to fly) -become a social scientist -that’s how we invented this system in the first placePersist: if she doesn't respond, re-engage after a few days and try again -we’ll teach you this a bit laterBounce: “Know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em” -save your time and energy
Guys constantly text the same stuff to girls -”what’s up?” -”how are you?”I know this, because I used to do the same thing, and now, as a guy in-demand, I get those all the time from girls I'm already bored with.Send txts that are UNIQUE & FUN. Give her CHOCOLATE when all she gets is VANILLA and she’ll wonder about you.
Persistent texting = needy (scarcity mentality)AUD: “What happens when you call a girl, she doesn't answer, and then you call her back 2 or 3 more times?” -kills attraction FAST
She has no URGENCY or NEED to respond if you continually make contactWe’ve all heard these: ‘Okay’, ‘Sure’, ‘Yep’If you're the one texting her all the time you're probably NOT on her mind, or she knows you'll hit her up regardless.
If she’s asking YOU questions and keeping the conversation going, especially if SHE initiated it, you're on the right track.Is she curious about you? REMEMBER: attraction = curiosity!This stuff is a GREAT indicator of her interest level as well*NOTE: same criteria w/respect to phone calls
Taking some time to respond signals that you have other things going on. -Don’t make her the most important thing in your lifeDon't over-compensate by taking hours to respond to everything -MIX IT UP!NOTE: if it’s something important you're discussing, wait until subject changes or indicate that you have to run. -don’t leave her emotionally exposed.
Most important mindset yet hardest to cultivateAsk yourself what you'd do if you had 10 other women in your life. -wouldn’t care if someone flakedThis is why 10% of the guys get 90% of the womenBe willing to walk awayThere are SO many ops to meet women every day -you CAN afford to mess up! -ABUNDANCE mentality!
AUD: “How many of you guys have ended up in a fight over instant messenger or something because someone misunderstood something you typed?”No need to be serious when you first meet someone -don’t even know enough about her to be seriousKeep deep rapport topics for in-person conversation (more powerful)MISINTERPRET: Serious topics can go horribly wrong via text so keep it light -no BL -no EC -no vocal tonality -can’t see your face or smile
Said before most comms is nonverbal: -BL -EC -VOC TONE*we don't have this in text comms *emoticons fill this gap in commsCan use smilies, ‘lol’, etc instead of a smile & playful deliveryEX: One of these could be misinterp as serious. The other won't.
Previous example could go poorly if misinterpreted.Using similar emoticons and shorthand is similar to mirroring her during a face-to-face interaction. -she’ll know you're playing around and being fun if you communicate that to her in HER OWN language.
Here’s another form of mis-interp that actually HELPS you.Obv we know not to put her on a pedestal (ESP when just met) -frame it as her chasing YOUHow do we do this if we’re texting HER?(EX) Frames her as chasing me -if she’s feisty/witty she’ll play along -this becomes role-playing (recreates feelings that she IS chasing you)
1) Put smile on her faceSet you apart -shows you're fun2) Nicknames usu for people know know each other well -creates effect that you go way back & have shared experiences3) Creator of nicknames directs interaction. -when you're comfortable, she will be too4) Inside jokes create comfort/trust
Not typical for her to get these via text. -sets playful frame(AVOID these when trying to develop sexual state)Easy to create: ours aren't very sophisticated at all!
You need a higher comfort level to use a teasing or sexual nickname versus a fun or cute nickname.
You can tell when she’s getting more invested because she’ll start nicknaming you backWomen like to feel physically smaller than you both because of self-image and because of your role as “protector” -add word ‘little’ or ‘baby’ to the nickname -EX: baby squirrel, ‘my little <whatever>’
AUD: “ever txted something long and involved and then you get one of those one-word replies?” -too much too soon kills attractionThe person writing the most is the most invested. -the person investing the most is the one chasingIn this example, Britney is WAY more invested than Ryan. (I actually cut this because it went on forever with Ryan’s one-word responses and her paragraphs)
Build these into habitPractice them with every girl you interact withEvery woman is unique (treat her as such)Not rules, simply guidelines
Ok, got the basics, now let’s get our thumbs dirty!
You need to separate yourself from the herd of others chasing her.Many guys can get a girls phone # -then they forget how to act when they interact with herShe needs reassurance that you're the guy for her, not the next chump in lineSubtext:Is meeting women typical for you?Are you high value?How strong is your identity?Are you needy?Are you exciting/fun?We’ll get into how to subcommunicate ALL of this
First let’s look at why what most guys do DOESN'T work.EX: “Hey What’s up?” puts you in lame/boring category -doesn’t evoke emotion -kills attractionNeed to engage her playfully and compel her to respond. -once she does, it’s on
Let’s look at each element here:As we said before:Light-hearted & playful keeps it light -you’re her escape
Cant just ask her anything, otherwise “whats up” would be an effective text.Cliffhanger: “I just figured out what you would be if you were an animal” -she has to text back to find out the answer -ppl always curious about what others think of them
Suppose we met a girl and she talks about how she used to go to the zoo to see the penguins. -Had a stuffed penguin named Chilly Willy
AUD: “Can you guys point out the different elements here that we talked about just a short while ago?” -diminuitive -nickname -ref’s Penguins -reworded question -smiley face
If you guys are following any kind of 3-day rule or crap like that then knock it off -her memory of you will fade or you'll be replaced by someone elseText within hours of meeting her -never later than the next day
Could be many reasons for this -lost/broken phone -unsaved # -been too long (deleted)Response is key: -DO NOT remind her how you met! -trying to convince someone how they know you makes you the chaser -you remember them but they don't remember you. Ouch.Make her want to know: -spike her curiosity -by the time she figures it out, she’s already having fun(EX)
Notice this cheesy little exchange. -Amber went from a logical state to a playful, attracted state quickly -role playing has been kicked off and it’s easy to segue from here
Keeping things light lowers her defenses -she’ll mirror you (remember?)Shows her you're not chasing -guys who chase are typically afraid to upset herCauses her to qualify herself to you -this reaffirms your value in her mindShould go without saying, but never insult a girl. -HUGE difference between playful teasing and insulting -this has nothing to do with ‘negs’ or any garbage like thatWomen get insulted by lame guys when she hurts their feelings -you are NOT one of those guys
Can playfully tease her ALMOST any time -NOT when she’s emotionally vulnerable or sharing something intimate -ANY other time should be good(discuss examples)Emoticons are ESPECIALLY important when teasing over text. -otherwise could be misinterpreted (remember SHE filters them through her current state)
After her response, NO MATTER HOW she reacts, stay positive/playful -if you strike a nerve, don't be overly apologetic -just apologize then move on to something else that's still playful
Using the stuff we’ve been telling you here, you'll begin developing attraction quickly. -women aren't used to this -you’ll get tested to see if you're the real deal -TESTING MEANS SHE’S INTERESTED!If you pass, attraction will spike a LOTKey is to remain emotionally unreactive -she’s trying to get a rise out of you. If she can't, attraction goes thru the roofThis is where it becomes a GAME. -shes basically telling you she likes you and is giving you an opportunity to make her more attracted to youHere’s how you handle these (slide)Ignore: outframe and keep doing what you were doing/sayingCute: shows you're unaffectedPlay: go over the top so it’s clearly a joke
Sometimes tests stem from HER own insecurities. -find out the real issue and handle THAT instead. -no sense getting caught up in a fake argument -examples here in a secAs always, be willing to walk away. -know what you want, what you're willing to put up with, and what you're not.There’re a million fish in the sea, and you guys are quite the catch
Here he’s willing to walk away, doesn’t need to convince her of anything. -truthful -didn’t explain himself -keeps you from digging a bigger hole
ince Ryan was willing to walk on this one, Tara ended up being even MORE interested in him. -didn’t explain/defend himself or his industrySHE asks HIM to meet up*Obviously, I deal with this issue ALL the time, since I'm super visible in radio and internet media.
Poking fun at yourself you're solid in your identity -makes you relateableDon't hide your silly side -shows you're not trying to be someone you're notA girl’s dorky side comes out around her closest friends ONLY. -will feel like she can be her true self around you -she’ll feel like she’s “known you forever”
Remember playing house or king of the castle (aka the slide) -you’ll wonder why you haven't been doing this all alongHuman brain doesn't distinguish from imaginary and real memories/experiences -all relationships in your life formed from shared memoriesThese usu lead to long-lasting callback between both of you -display exciting/romantic side of yourself -creates TONS of comfort!
Role-playing also helps her let go of other insecurities. -playing role of someone else -no personal responsibility/judgment -this is why people also do this during sexOf course this = outlet for how she REALLY feels
Guessing an answer on the outrageous side demonstrates creativity & humor -more compelling for response than the usual because it invites her to play along.NOTE: This is also a good example of a re-engaging text.
Reason why you can't move forward with her -MUST be silly/outlandish -gets her to re-earn your approval (even jokingly)Good time = when she voices her opinion about something
Here whatever I'm DQ’ing is arbitrary and labels her in a silly way. -implies she’s a bad influenceThis is a role-play invitation and jokingly sets a hoop for her to jump through.
Filters: this process in women is largely subconscious but VERY powerfulMake sure to maintain balance.More fun when it’s a 2-way street anyway
End on a high note: Don't wait for things to fizzle outGive her the gift of missing you -if you have a lot going on, you wouldn't be available constantlyHow? -YOU'RE the leader -If there’s no need to respond, then don't. -keeps her wantingEX: if she says: “okay, talk to you later” or “okay, have fun!” -DON’T come back with “you too” or whatever -KEEP the tension
Lots of reasons for her to not respond. -don’t over-think itSend something playful/non-needy that involves her DIRECTLY
Just like sending the first text all over again. -compels response -makes her smileDON'T reference her absence/flakiness
Involve her ego to compel a responseKeep it silly/outrageousWe as humans are ALWAYS curious about what other people think of us (and why)
Use as a last resort -encourages a response or pushes her awayWhen she responds, playfully tease her and move the conversation forward
There’s no point in texting if you don't plan to meet up with her and make things happen for real. -JUST a tool to keep her interestedOf course, there’s MUCH more to this, and getting her to meet up with you is an entire talk in itself -(only had an hour here)L
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