I’m sure everyone has heard of or read the book, The Game by Neil Strauss. There’s mixed feelings about this book. Some consider it as the male’s bible to dating, confidence and social interactions. Others consider the Book of Douchebagery. This book depicts Neil’s journey into the Seduction Community and Pick Up Artist Community.
Curious, what do you think of The Game?
Of course, I have thoughts about The Game and the PUA community but I’ll share them on an upcoming Vanae.com Show episode.
So, what are your thoughts on The Game? Be honest. I’d love to hear it.
I loved your worst date stories and now I want to know your BEST date story!
Recently, I had a pretty fantastic date. It’s one of those great hangouts with fun conversation, compatibility, and playful flirtyness. You know, when you vibe with someone really, really well and you end up laughing a lot. Dunno if it takes the award for best date I’ve ever had, but it was pretty high up there.
One of the key things you’ll notice about good dates is that you feel very comfortable with that person.
So your turn! Tell me about your best date! What did you do and what made it the best? 3 lucky v’stars will win a lil surprise from me!
I had a wonderful time in Costa Rica with my new family there, new friends and connections! I landed a few hours ago and already, I’m striking hard for the workshop on Saturday!
I’ll be releasing a fun new episode of Vanae.com real soon…stay tuned!
He approached me. Tan skin and drunken, he slurred, “Excuse me miss. I’m a nice man and I’m hungry. Can you help me out?”.
Our natural instinct during these moments is to say, “Sorry, can’t help you” but I wanted to help him (in a way that would be meaningful). I replied “Are you hungry? I can buy you something from this Starbucks.”
“Not from here. I like Carls Jrs. It’s on Market and 5th Street. It’s around the corner”, he replied. I thought for a second..turned my head from this homeless man to say to my friend, Jacob, “OK! Let’s go!”. I was ready for this adventure. Then the three of us were on our way to the place ‘home of the 6 dollar burger”.
Along the three-four blocks of busy foot traffic, I gotten to know this gentleman- who went by ‘RED BULL’. A Sioux Indian who walked with an arched back and swurved while he took his steps. People looked at our odd trio. Jacob (nice clean cut Jewish guy), me (outgoing Asian girl) and Red Bull (Native American homeless guy).
As we walked into Carls Jr., I could see the employees look at Red Bull with the hesitation thought of “Oh no, not another bum”. But our trio walked straight up to the counter and ordered 2 combos for Red Bull. We sat down and had a nice conversation.
I bet homeless people just need someone to listen to them and have food in their belly. As we waited for his food, I learned about his past, how his wife is from Novajo and about his daughter. He shared how he left his parol 20 years ago. Came to San Francisco on a bus and was released from prison years ago, and today, he’s 50 years old. “I’m a survivor”. he repeats. After he got his combo meals, munched on some fries…we parted ways.
That was the best $14.62 I’ve ever spent.
Conversation + Human Connection = PRICELESS
Vanae’s tip of the dae: Often times, it’s easy to say ‘no’ or shut people out. If I hadn’t open up and took Red Bull out, I wouldn’t have known an interesting person. So the next time someone approaches you (to strike a conversation or a homeless person), TAKE A CHANCE and share a conversation.
V’stars, share the last time you took a chance with someone…what did you learn?
