Hey everyone, My name is moses. I'm 17 and live in a suburb off the outskirts of chicago, Il

I "got into the game" when i was around 13 .When i first got really interested in girls. I was fat , with a huge afro, and overly shy , and simply could get any attention from anyone. I was constantly made fun of and one day i came up with the idea if i could get the cutest girl in my 8th grade class i could become popular. So i googled how to get a girl , found information on pua, mainly nlp and stuff like that. I read it, but didnt really understand it. Tried to put what i sort of learned into action.. And failed epically. Ever since then ive been reading and appyling a few tips a little at a time. I grew up got taller, got in shape, and alot of girls say im cute now. Although i still lack the confidence to talk to most. Which is why im here. To improve, not just with girls . But with talking to anyone. I want to be able to approach anyone with confidence, hold a great conversation, and leave a lasting impression. And if i happen to get a few girls along the way, i wont complain ^__^ Im a 6'2 varsity basketball player. going into my senior year, and im constantly surrounded by girls and people in general. But i cant talk to them. I wish i could transfer my confidence onto the court, into my life. I am also sort of a music buff , rap & hiphop & r&b. i love to discover new music.
Ive read styles "the game" book, it was interesting, but i struggled to apply it.
So thats just a little about me. Im here to grow as a person, and truly enjoy my senior year

If anyone can offer any tips, or point in the direction of some great threads for beginners, i would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
-moses