I don't know where to begin...so i'll just shoot the shit.

To All,

I read a short article when i was 16 regarding Neil Strauss, and i believe it changed my life from then on. I acquired 'The Game' and was induced into the "PUA" lifestyle. However, as a teen i didn't have much trouble with girls - that was then.
Now I'm 21, at university (supposedly the best time of my life, right?) and its summer in Melbourne, Australia. This is the time when the women come out from hibernation and are at their freshest.

i've read too many books, seen too many videos, and still (after all this time) completely over whelmed by what style i want to adopt. Natural game, routines? NLP? etc...

My first question, how do i go about finding the game "style"? or should i just go for one that encapsulates various techniques?

Further, i have run game a few times. Some have been successful with K-closes, F-closes and # closes. However, more have been unsuccessful. My AA seems to be encroaching upon me more than ever.

I have set my goals for the next 5 years, and one of them is to master social dynamics and also to; do my affirmations at least once a day to ensure im always in the right frame of mind. To me affirmations are important and are aiding me in progressing further, however there's just "something" that isn't moving me forward at the pace i want. Maybe it's my lack of practice? fear of humiliation? nervousness?...

Over these years, i picked up photography, my passion and my hobby. I though in one respect it would deter my AA (as i have to lead when instructing women on photo shoots), however, to no avail, i still have strong AA and also feel intimidated when im photographing a pretty/beautiful woman. I need to get a grip of this, not only to ensure I can reach my goal(s) but also to help me become a better photographer.

I've always viewed PUA/Social dynamics/"game" as much more than women. It is (to me) a life style, that affects nearly all facets of ones life.

Ultimately, I'm hoping to get more out of this than just opening a woman. A vital "skill" (if you will) that i can incorporate into all stages and facets of my life. A skill that will help me to get a grasp on my social life, my photography, and my up-an-coming business venture.

This will be the beginning of a new life.

Tony X.