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Mentioned in 87 episodes

The Game

Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists

Book • 2005

In 'The Game', Neil Strauss chronicles his transformation from an 'average frustrated chump' (AFC) to a successful pickup artist.

The book recounts his experiences living among the seduction community, learning from gurus like Mystery, and adopting the pseudonym 'Style'.

Strauss shares numerous seduction techniques, his encounters with celebrities, and the psychological and social dynamics involved in the pickup artist culture.

The book also explores the author's eventual realization that these techniques, while effective in picking up women, were not conducive to forming meaningful relationships.

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Mentioned in 87 episodes

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as a book that impacted his understanding of body language and its role in social interactions.

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as deeply influencing him and his business partner.

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when discussing the tactics used by pickup artists to exploit mimetic desire.

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when discussing pick-up lines he used in college.

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in the context of books that influenced young men's writing.

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Mentioned by

Neil Strauss

as his book that explored the world of pickup artists and its social implications.

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when discussing the success of a YouTube rollup focused on children's content.

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as a hugely popular book about the pickup artist community.

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, discussing its impact on their younger selves and its controversial techniques for attracting women.

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as an example of someone who took a serious approach to finding a long-term relationship.

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as a book that influenced his thinking on self-improvement.

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Tim Ferriss

in a conversation about self-identification and career labels.

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Steven Bartlett

as the first book he ever read without moving from the moment he opened it; it taught him a lot about human psychology.

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as a book that significantly impacted his views on social skills and dating.

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as a book about improving one's value in dating.

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Chris Williamson

, referencing a quote about unspoken expectations.

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Stephan Labossiere

as an example of a book offering potentially misleading relationship advice.

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Mentioned as an early influence on learning how to talk to women, though the speaker grew out of it.

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