I thought I would try to post these to help track my progress as I go through this process. Overall this has had a few more ups and downs than in previous months. Yes this is a long one so bear with me.

For this month I really wanted to work on inner game and body language. Inner game wise I'm trying to build a stronger frame. One that can roll with the punches, can laugh at himself and yet not get too rattled when things go south (be it life, pickup or what have you). I just want to be that type that's awesome to be around. I'm also starting to adopt Eddie Fews' thoughts on abundance and that whom ever I'm trying to approach is actually rooting for me. Or if I want to build on his statement every encounter I have is going to be a lesson.

For body language I wanted to be able to carry myself better. And more importantly know how to read who I'm interacting with. I've really been reading this thread (viewtopic.php?f=19&t=71495) as well as viewing his videos as well. Then incorporating those lessons to my daily life.

Pros for this month:

Interactions are getting easier. I would like to escalate more and I would like to have my interactions last longer and focus on making an emotional connection.

This is more inner game and body language based. But when I walk or when I'm sitting out side Starbucks I just feel more at ease and relaxed. People at work have started to mention that I'm just more fun to be around.

More and more of the opposite sex are starting to look at me more. Two waved at me. Not sure if it's frame, body language or that I keep losing weight (was 196 in May now I'm 175 ish).

Oh I also went to a dance club for the first time in 11 years. When I used to go I was that dude that was parked on the dance floor. I was a low confidence loser. When I went yesterday I had an awesome time. I actually danced a bit (not shuffled about but danced) and had fun. Although I could learn to dance better though .

Cons:
And AA still rears it's fugly head from time to time. Yes I know that this will not go away. But it's still something that I'm trying to work with.

Sometimes when I do want to approach I get into a trap of not knowing what to say. I'm working on natural game so I want to focus more with observational openers than canned stuff.

I still feel like I'm not progressing as fast as I need to be. But my success will not occur overnight.

However this is a process. And any worth while process can be difficult, it can be painful and it can frankly suck. But the process can be fun. The rewards that can come with the process and the person you have the potential of being (be it pickup, fitness, learning a skill) can be a great motivator for just sticking with it.

So goals for September:
Escalate more.
Stop keeping conversations short. She's talking to me and needs a awesome break from her mundane stuff.
Keep working on club game. Learn to dance better pick up on more IOIs on the dance floor.
Keep having fun.