Oh man, firstly not having that confidence is not pathetic.
It's fucken scary when you start out, and this turns into excitement when you begin enjoying it. So many AFC's learn about these lines and theories, etc. But approaching and just talking to women is still a big problem.
Chameleon and I are currently in the middle of this awesome and really fun confidence course - 'Demonic Confidence' by Archer Sloan. It is structured so that each day you must complete an exercise, taking baby steps until you feel you can talk to ANYONE!
It's already helped me heaps and I haven't even finished it yet!
blog is here
http://www.puactive.wetpaint.com
You know how when you hear about how awesome a movie going to be? The reviews are great, all your friends tell you to see it, but because of that build up it ends up being a HUGE disappointment? CONFIDENCE is the opposite of that! You can only be impressed with yourself.
Peace,
LoveJunkie