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🙈 The heart of the matter: 5 Big Dating Mistakes
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HEART OF THE MATTER
5 Big Dating Mistakes (and you're probably guilty of all of them 🙈)

We know you value your time, and the fact that you've started to prioritize your dating life is already a giant leap forward 🙌🏽

But nothing crushes motivation like feeling stuck in a loop, always returning to square one, or just not being able to gain any traction.

We're here today to shine light 🔦 on 5 big mistakes we see men making in the dating world, often without even realizing it.

Our goal? To ensure you're getting the best return on your dating investment.

It’s time for an audit!

MISTAKE #1: 
You’re not telling anyone you want to meet someone

Alright guys, so you want to meet someone, but have you actually told anyone? 🤔 Keeping it to yourself is like waiting for a bus at a train station.

💡 We have a more worthwhile approach for you to consider.

What if your next relationship could be a casual conversation away?

Your personal network is one of your greatest untapped resources. Whether it's friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances, or even the friendly barista who knows your coffee order by heart, they could all potentially connect you with someone wonderful.

There's no need for a grand announcement. Simply share your intentions in casual conversations: "I'm looking to start dating again. If you think of anyone who might be a good match, I'm open to being set up."

The people in your life who care about you will be more than happy to lend a hand. They might even get a kick out of playing Cupid! So, open up a bit and start planting those seeds 🌱. You never know what might bloom down the road.

MISTAKE #2: 
You’re not breaking out of your current routine

We know the deal. You’re a busy guy 🕒💼

Your calendar is probably blocked down to the minute. Meetings, deadlines, perhaps even some parent-teacher conferences (When did glitter glue become such a big part of your adult life?).

But your same old routine is not going to bring many new faces into your life 😕

The good news? You don't need to flip your schedule upside down - just mix it up a bit.

For example:

That coffee you grab from the same place every day?
Try a new café next Thursday ☕🏪

And your solo gym workouts?
Consider joining a group class once a week (Pro Tip: Yoga classes are usually brimming with women 👩)

As for those regular Friday beers with the boys?
Swap it out for a trivia night or speed dating event once a month.

Small changes like these can inject some much-needed variety into your life, and they make your daily routine more exciting, too. Note: You're not just doing this to meet someone. You're doing it for you, too 😄👍

MISTAKE #3: 
You’re never talking to (or approaching) women

One of the most important skills you can sharpen when re-entering the dating scene is simply getting comfortable talking to women again. It's easy to forget the art of initiating casual conversations when you've been out of the game for a while.

So, here's your new mantra: Practice makes progress 📈

Prioritize as many opportunities to chat with women as possible. It doesn’t need to lead to anything - it's just about getting back into the swing of things.

We covered this topic in great detail in a previous newsletter, where we give you a landslide of examples and techniques to regain your conversation confidence. If you missed it, you can find the article here.

MISTAKE #4: 
You’re starting ‘too big’

Ok, so for some, 'getting started' is like climbing Mount Everest 🏔️ For others, setting your sights too high might be the problem.

Let us paint a picture for you.

You're back in the dating game, full of motivation and you've already decided, "I'll have a girlfriend by Christmas!" 💪❤️‍🔥

We love the energy. And we're alllll for manifesting. But we also know that motivation tends to ebb and flow.

As the master strategist (and our personal guru) Tim Ferriss recommends, “Rig the game so you can win”.

In other words, by all means, dream big, but then shift your focus to what’s within your control — actions you can take today, this week, or this month.

Breaking your journey down into manageable steps not only makes success more likely, but the taste of these small victories along the way will keep your motivation fired up 🔥

Here are some examples of what we mean: