Yeah. Pretty much.
You can't really trick them into liking you no matter what techniques you have.
Some stuff DO help. For example, I was a completely awkward nerd. Stuff like how to do a direct or indirect opener, passing shit tests, etc are very enlightening, but once you get the basics that's it.
The non mental masturbation way to get laid:
1) Have the best looks you can. Go to the gym, take care of your skin, teeth, etc. Dress well.
2) Don't be a socially awkward guy.
3) Open, talk, connect, go out, have stuff happening in your life.
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"Their compliance is,
'Does she grab your hand?' F*ck you! I want to grab her mind. If I can
grab her mind, she'll be grabbing whatever I want, any way I want her to." - Ross Jeffries