Mark Manson's Message to Men Who Obsess Over Pickup Artist Content

From ‪@TomBilyeu‬ How To Use The Subtle Art Of NOT GIVING A F*CK To Get Ahead of 99% Of People | Mark Manson

[@juanonmashin4293]

It is part of it, you become the guy men want to be or hang out with and the guy women want to be with. It’s social acceptance

[@Misteraren]

High school mentality

[@psychedelictacos9118]

I think most men that obsess over it and become full time pick up artists usually never had a sex life in their teens or early 20s and may have being bullied for being a virgin or had a really conservative upbringing that repressed their sexuality or both. This frustration, anger and jealously often manifests into extreme external validation from othet men to prove they're masculine and alpha. Just look at someone like John Anthony who is obsessed with his body count of what he claims to be over 1500+ women, I dont necessarily hate the guy although he is controversial and has being accused of some manipulative behaviour to seduce women but I dont really know the full story. Same with Mystery and Neil Strauss (a.k.a Style author of the game) both suffered from being bad with women in their teens and early 20's. Although, I think Neil seems quite grounded and likable and is actually married now both of these famous pick up artist were driven to obsess out of exteme frustration.

[@urdaty]

You stay because it works and you get better and better results

[@jbhllc4222]

Exactly. This guys just looking for a cool sound bite.

[@max_rove]

This is a great video. I came to this conclusion after I wasted much time chasing women, just to be known as the cool guy. It's all ego.

[@MentalDeviant]

If you're a true Venetian artist and you're not a narcissist then you're going to get to the point where your game is about giving the girl a great experience.

[@dizmop]

what's wrong with looking for approval from Men?

[@EatMoreCarbs256]

command respect instead of looking for validation

[@dizmop]

@@EatMoreCarbs256 if you get the respect from men that you command, that's inadvertently approval

[@max_rove]

What's wrong is that you sacrifice your own wants, in order to keep up an image for other men. Don't live for other people's approval. You'll understand when you grow older.

[@dizmop]

@@max_rove well that's not necessarily true is it. if you're the type of man to sacrifice his own wants to uphold an image you're a weak man, a 'Real man' would not approve of such behaviour, your statement shows that you don't fully understand masculinity, maybe you'll get it as you get older

[@jaimesanchez1404]

He's pointing it out... just like you pointed yourself out

[@Old299dfk]

It's just ego. Its what gets us through life. There's nothing wrong with that, but like all things, there are always some who have a bigger ego.

[@max_rove]

If it's ego that gets you through life, then expect problems and stress. Never base your decisions on ego.

[@jbhllc4222]

I never really gave two shits. It was always just icing on the cake …I came to improve

[@JaysonT1]

Improve what? Your neediness? 😅

[@octoberdawn1087]

So pick up artist really just attract men

[@MentalDeviant]

No it's kind of like how with women they really dress nice for other women. He's saying a lot of guys they're talking about meeting women or showing it off or trying to get other men's approval. I've never done that. I don't even share how many women have been with. If a guy's not a narcissist then his game should be about creating an experience for the girl that she enjoys or they mutually enjoy together. When I was really into it that's what it was about for me it was about seeing women light up.

[@MentalDeviant]

I've never been a guy to brag since I've known game or share a no lay report so no I'm not doing this for the men. I actually want to create a better experience for Women. And why not I'm single.

[@ibanez33150]

Not really.

[@MentalDeviant]

Maybe this is for some dudes but for me it's about the women's experience it's about seeing women light up with excitement. I was out there the night this girl was just giggling and it made me happy that she got to have that experience.

[@JaysonT1]

​@@MentalDeviantNo secure, healthy person needs pickup artistry. You are seeking validation, plain and simple. Neediness.