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A Little Reality Check…What The “Alpha Male” Really Is

Hey there… Did you dig Barry’s article from Monday? Well, there will be more from him…so, stay tuned. I want to take a minute today and clarify the meaning of the phrase “alpha male”. First, some definitions: Autonomy: (Greek: Auto-Nomos – nomos meaning “law”: one who gives oneself his own law) means freedom from external [...]

Getting That “One Special Girl” – Part II

I said Wednesday…and I apologize. This fine machine that I work with here at How To Get A Girlfriend headquarters..aka, this computer has been in “the shop” since Tuesday afternoon. Something about a power supply. So, I’m late. But better late than never, right? Here’s Part II, where I outline some answers to this troubling [...]

Getting That “One Special Girl” – Part I

Hey – One thing I did not cover in my ebook, “How To Get A Girlfriend” was what to do in that special circumstance where you get hung up on her to the point where you’re obsessed, a bit unfocused, and perhaps even slightly (or more) crazy. I want to tell you a brief story [...]

Bachelor To Boyfriend…Something To Think About During “March Madness”

Since the release of the Third Edition of How To Get A Girlfriend, I’ve been asked to do a number of interviews. This question comes to me at a time when my life is in full-throttle, and my relationship is as strong as ever. I have to say, I’ve never been happier or more in [...]

Some Thoughts on Flirting…

What does it mean to be both a man, and to flirt? Seems contradictory in a way doesn’t it? Most guys hear the word man and instantly envision the traditional Marlboro Man pose, with lowered brow, and suspicious gaze… In “How To Get A Girlfriend” I talk endlessly about ways to develop your masculinity, while [...]

Mailbag: One-itis, Toxic Women & The Genesis of “The Game”

Happy New Year! This post could be called: the opposite of How To Get A Girlfriend. Today I want to discuss a phenomenon in the dating world called “one-itis”. Ever hear of it? Or, worse yet – ever experience it?? Ugh, I hope not man. This is where you, the guy, become so obsessed with [...]

How To Get A Girlfriend – A Primer

I worked with two clients recently who both asked me to summarize how it is that I help guys with this age-old question: How To Get A Girlfriend. I realized this was such a clear request that I have handled in my ebook, but I thought it might be useful to briefly cover this in [...]

Quote of the Week: Napoleon Hill

Hey – Have you heard of Napoleon Hill? A few years ago, my friend Maddash (that was his “handle”) turned me on to his great book: “Think & Grow Rich”, which you should certainly read (if you haven’t already). I read this when I was doing my first draft of “How To Get A Girlfriend“ [...]

Quote of the Week: 10 Secrets to Success

Hey there – In keeping with my Tuesday tradition of posting inspiring & motivational quotes, here is a terrific selection from “Investors Business Daily”. A good friend of mine (he’s a fiction writer btw) sent this to me last night, as I mentioned to him that I’m ceasing all other projects to fully focus on [...]

Tricky & Subtle – Mastering Long-Term Attraction…

Hey – Since the release of the Third Edition of How To Get A Girlfriend, I’ve been asked to do a number of interviews. This question comes to me at a time when my life is in full-throttle, and my relationship is as strong as ever. I have to say, I’ve never been happier or [...]

Quote of the Week: Ernest Shackleton

Hey there… In keeping with my new tradition of posting inspiring (hopefully) quotes on Wednesdays…I give you, Ernest Shackleton: “Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all.” Simple, and yet his entire life backs this up. How do you see difficulty? Is it a massive wall that prevents you from experiencing new things? Is it [...]

Important Mailbag: Dating In The Workplace

Ever had an urge to date someone you worked with? If you have, then you are in the majority of those employed in this world. Seriously. My parents met on a job. Years ago, my mom was hired at a Symphony in NC and they had organized a “welcome” drink for her after work. Well, [...]