The real reason ‘pickup artists’ ultimately failed, and what men should do instead

I still talk to people these days who were never aware of the huge pickup artist movement that existed about 10 years ago. Allow me to give you a very brief history: A few guys out of Los Angeles developed a system designed to help men (any kind of many from any walk of life)…

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Before you approach a woman, ask yourself these 5 questions

Part of the confusion that’s been spread throughout dating (and all social interactions) these days is not knowing what the proper etiquette is for approaching someone, saying hello, or trading a smile. When we think about it, these are some of the most basic of human interactions. Our minds automatically scan a room for faces…

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7 keys of confidence that will get you through any door

Just weeks after moving to Hollywood, California, I had people who’d been living there for years consistently reaching out to me to find out what the hottest event was that night, and asking how I’d seen more in a few weeks than they’d seen in a few years. The answer was pretty simple: I just…

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These 7 Questions Will Determine if You’re Sabotaging Your Own Relationships

I’ve learned over the years that most of the advice people seek out when it comes to personal development, dating, or relationships – is simply a reinforcement of what they already think. I find that when people come to me for coaching services, it’s because they want the honest truth and unbiased feedback. But, the…

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Your 5 Step Guide to Achieving Happiness in Your Life

As someone who coaches driven, ambitious people on how to perform better in life and in love, it is not my job to tell them what to do, as common perception might lead you to conclude. Any good coach’s responsibility is to guide. To ask the right questions, and help YOU find the answer. A…

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Here’s Why Ignoring Our Biology is Hurting Our Relationships

Buckle up, ladies and gents. This could get bumpy. Here’s a disclaimer for those of you who are finding my writing for the first time: For just over 5 years, I have been a public voice across the U.S. encouraging men to do better when it comes to dating and relationships. I write and speak…

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The 8 Pillars of Being an Attractive Man

Consider for a moment the differences in process between hunting and fishing. I don’t participate in either, but I think we all understand that one requires a more proactive approach, while the other is better suited to those who have the right ‘bait’ they can cast into an area and see which fish they can…

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7 brutal truths about why you’re not attracting good men

There are multiple forms of this quote attributed to multiple sources, but the most poignant one goes like this: “The truth will set you free, but first, it will piss you off.” When you look for dating advice online, you have two choices: Find advice that makes you comfortable. Find advice that gives you the…

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11 Things She Wants You to do in a Relationship

It is often discussed how difficult it is to understand women. While many times this may seem to be the case, I don’t think it necessarily has to be. I think we all are hard to understand sometimes – we even have a hard time understanding ourselves. I know I do. Particularly in today’s society, men are confused.…

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On The Nakedness of Our Mortality

This was originally a post on my Instagram page, but the comments were so overwhelming that I wanted to share it here on this blog. On the nakedness of mortality. A year and a half ago, my grandfather passed at 90 years old. Since he was living with my parents, I would visit often and…

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