No, this isn’t a robbery or a concert.  This is Pick Up Labs.  And, thanks to Stylelife Academy student Farmer for his breakdown of quite an awesome Palm Reading DHV.  I hope you guys ran this as much as I did.  I usually go off and talk about the routine for a moment and where it came from, but I would first like to add my little story.

The best set I ran this on, was my first set.  This was the night that Farmer sent it to me to review.  He set up a really good breakdown of a routine perfected by a Stylelife crew member; Gypsy.  Now, sadly, I didn’t rehearse it very much.  The girl I ended up running it on was REALLY interested that I knew a bit about Palm Reading.  Funny thing is, this was probably my first time ever really attempting it.  And guess what!!!  I actually got it all ass backwards.  I was reading her palm as it was facing me and kept remembering the lines backwards.  AND IT STILL WORKED.  How awesome is that?

So, with that, I give you the results of the Palm Reading DHV:

1. Does it work successfully?

All testers stated it was a pretty successful routine. 5/5
2. How difficult is this routine to master?

All testers stated it was relatively easy.  4/5 for being easy.
3. Did you get called out on using this routine?

None of the testers stated that they were called out.  5/5 for not getting called out.

4. What is the hook point strength of this routine?

Most of the testers rated this routine as having a pretty strong hook point.  4/5 for strong hook point.

5. Rapport building strength?

All testers stated it had a pretty strong Rapport Building Strength. 4/5 for strong Rapport.

6. Your PUA-AFC level?

Most testers stated they were neither a PUA nor an AFC.  All testers fit in between.

7. Number of times tested?

46 times

8. Any additional insight?

“I wanted more info about the lines, what various patterns mean, spacing, there is a lot of stuff on youtube about this but you have to spend time separating the negative from the positive and translating it into NLP style comments that intrigue and please.” – Silver Tongue

“Kinda messed up to say this but if you cant remember, just make it up!” – Prodigy

“I have actually google searched palm reading videos, and the funny thing is, a guy purposely misreads palms to see if people agree. Most chances, they did. It is all about the cold read…..” -drewder

9. Suggested Additions of Modifications to routine (if any):

“A table of common patterns and their meanings would be useful. I felt that I needed more material, but maybe that’s just the perfectionist in me.” -Silver Tongue

“Only modification I can suggest is, if you quote it… OWN IT. If someone says it’s wrong, tell them it just hasn’t happened yet.” – drewder

“I would touch upon the psychic X and number of great loves on their hand. Also I was told by a girl that your dominant hand is how your life is now but you less dominant hand was how your life was laid out when you were born. Always got the girls mystified. Also I would look at their hand and brush it away at first saying ” I cant even talk to you… see this line, that means youre a dork.” – Prodigy

And there you are.  Another great DHV to add to your toolbox.  This routine gets the Pick Up Labs Stamp of Approval. Thanks to all the guys that tested it out and thanks to all the guys that keep running it.  For this upcoming mission, the TRUTH is, I hope you have BALLS to run this…..  I DARE YOU!!!!!

KEEP FRAMING AND GAMING

So for the guys that are on the Stylelife Elite Forums, this routine has actually been leaked out.  I won’t say who or how, but I did see this in a field report and I can only say…. WOW!  This is something that Gypsy from the Stylelife Academy crew has taught.  Yet, Farmer has put it together in a pretty good session that I truly believe needs to be tested.  This boasts kino escalation, cold reading, comfort building and an awesome DHV for the guys that pull it off.  Are you ready for the challenge?

First off, this can be set up as an opener, but I recommend using this well after you open.  What kind of routine am I talking about?  How about PALM READING?  That’s right.  This week we are going to break down the art of Palm Reading so you can work it into your sets.  It’s not as hard as you think.  You just gotta do a bit of reading to frame it.  And come on, when has reading up on winning over the girl of your dreams NEVER been fun?

With that I HAND OFF, Gypsy’s Palm Reading DHV

I particularly would love to see this tested out because I have seen a lot of talk on the Palm Reading Skills of fellow PUAs and Social Artists.  So, give this routine a shot and post up what you think about it by Monday, February 15th to see if it gets the Pick Up Labs Stamp of Approval.

KEEP FRAMING AND GAMING

So you have now been versed with the secret routine that was tossed around the Stylelife Elite forum and also made its way into the new version of Rules of the Game.  It is a really cool routine and we also got to test it in secret with Style’s Street Team over the summer.  And now, we take it public with all the viewers of Pick Up Labs.

With this big news of Vampire movies making record sales at the box office, I knew it would be a good time to pull this routine out and test it here, but what did everyone else think?  Should we leave this talk to the blood suckers, or is this going to be the new Astrology Reading?

Lets find out:

1. Does it work successfully?
All testers agreed it was pretty successful.  4/5

2. How difficult is this routine to master?
Most testers agreed it was pretty easy to master. 4/5

3. Did you get called out on using this routine?
No one was called out while using this routine. 5/5

4. What is the hook point strength of this routine?
All testers agreed it has an above average hook point strength. 3/5

5. Rapport building strength?
All testers agreed it has an above average rapport building strength. 3/5

6. Your PUA-AFC level?
Only 1 tester said they were an AFC.  All others were in between PUAs and AFCs.

7. Number of times tested?
41 total.

8. Any additional insight?

“One girl stopped me halfway through to say, with wide eyes “I’ve actually heard of that before!!! I thought it was weird when I heard it too.” Another girl started telling me about the esoteric arts in other cultures as well and the convo just went from there. Only one set didnt stay to talk longer, because I opened them as they were walking towards the exit, and then while talking a couple of their friends came up and asked them what was taking so long to leave.

6 times tested, 4 phone numbers”- Farmer

“Alot of people dont seem to know there blood type, so take a guess based on their behavior. For some reason I could tell whenever someone was a B type, they have a certain look, cant really explain it.

I broke it down how Evolve breaks down astrology, “Oh your a __ type that means you ____(qualifier) which is cool but on the other hand you ____ (disqualifer) so we’d never get along.” – Prodigy

“Know how to start off the conversation and transition into this one. I had to use some pretty fun bits to get it going.” -drewder

9. Suggested Additions of Modifications to routine (if any):
“No modifications, but I usually started talking about, “Hey, have you seen the movie NEW MOON? I don’t understand that stuff, but do you think Vampires are attracted to different blood types?” Then I went right into it.

OR

“I know this is random, but do you like astrology? I’m sure you know your sign, right? Don’t worry, I’m not some weird guy hitting on you, but I find it funny how most people know their SIGN but don’t know their blood type…. You do know your blood type, don’t you?” – drewder

“I always started off with, “So guess what I just found out, you know how people usually rely on Astrology to explain personalities, guess what the Japanese use?” it always grabbed their attention

I usually had the group guess mine, alot said O – the Hunter, Im actually an A. Showed my blood donor card which made for a good DHV and some stories.

Astrology is easy to transition here as is any cold read, what worked best was actually I would pick out one really good quality that they agreed with and say “so what makes you _____?” -Prodigy

“Usually transitioned into this by tying it to astrology (so you know how most people believe people can be matched up by their astrological signs? Well….) or by saying “You know how the Japanese always seem like they are into this weird stuff, like their game shows etc? Well a friend told me….”

Both ways seemed to work well as a reason to bring it up. Usually after talking about it would bring it back to astrology or tarot and go from there.” -Farmer

With that being said, this squeaks by with the Pick Up Labs STAMP OF APPROVAL.  Even if it was in the Rules of the Game, we had to test it here in the lab to make it official.  Speaking of official, the next routine coming up is from the ORIGINAL Stylelife Student of the Year: FATE.  He is going to help you predict the future and I’m predicting it is going to be really friggin good.

Until next time, fellas.

KEEP FRAMING AND GAMING

I heard of this routine while I was on call with the Sneak and Style during one of the Stylelife monthy member calls and this routine was brought up.  I couldn’t remember it too well because back then, I was a new student and there were so many cool things going on all at once, I didn’t write it down.  Later on in that call, we were all told that we had to keep it a secret.  It has been long enough and now I am bringing it to you guys.

This has been one of the super secret ninja routines that guys use when they can’t remember all the astrology signs or when running the Cube seems too long.  This routine is for deeper level interactions and you may want to hold off using it as an opener.  For the more daring, you can frame it as just that.  I will also say that this will be the last of the sneak peek of the routines that are found in the newest version of The Rules of the Game.  There may be more in the future, but they will be few and far between.  This is your last chance to get your glimpse.

With that, I present to you:

The Blood-Strology DHV

Come back by November 30th and post all your results.  Let us know how well you did no matter what level of AFC/PUA you are.  That’s what testing this stuff is all about.  Tis the holiday season, and why not add more seasoning here at Pick Up Labs?

Sure, it is the week after Halloween, but I am still serving up treats.  There were some pretty good vids posted for the Scavenger Hunt, but sadly only 1 Stylelife member took home the personalized signed copy of the New RULES of the GAME.  I highly recommend going back and checking out his videos and learning from them as well.  Now this week, I want to see your poker faces.  What are you willing to bet?  A drink for 5 questions???

While the release of the New Version of Rules of the Game just hit stores last week, I have been holding off on doing this routine ever since I knew it was going to be in the book.  Now that it hit the books shelves, it is free game to test here on Pick Up Labs.

Now, as bar bets go, this is quoted as Style’s Favorite Bar Bet.  If you want to, you can use any of the other openers on this site to get this started off, OR while you are waiting for a drink you can just dive right into it.  Bar bets are all in the set up, the twist, and of course. . . THE CON for the win.

For that, I give you the 5 Questions Bet

I would like to add QUESTION #10 & #11. . . Did you win?  If so, what did you win (coffee, date, beer, hug, hand massage, one night stand, same night lay. . . )

Have fun running this.  I know there are videos around where this is ran and even probably a few around with Style doing them.  Make sure to post your results BEFORE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 10PM PST.  Video, Pix and Audio is always welcome.  Let’s see ya run it.

Keep Framing and Gaming

. . . please tell me I am not the only one that laughed at this line from the previous page:

“YOU are the one who no longer jumps at the chance to go on a date with a girl I wouldn’t rail with Bea Arthur’s dick.  -Bravo”

What’s up, FELLAS! ! !

Thanks Bravo for the intro in last weeks results.  A few of you guys may be wondering, who is this Drewder character?  I started out just like many others in the AFC Jungle of the community.  After reading the GAME and also working through Rules of the GAME, I joined the Stylelife public forums.  I rocked the boards for about a year and decided that for a new years resolution, I wanted to work harder for a better life; a Style- Life.  So I moved to the ELITE forum as of 1-1-09 and joined in on the Missions, Forum posts and Coaches Flash Chats.  While in one of Bravo’s Flash Chats, he was talking about doing stuff for Pick Up Labs, and I willingly raised my hand.  After numerous weeks of helping out, I find myself now typing up an intro to my first Pick Up Labs Results post.  

Without further ado, lets get the STACK ON! ! !

We have done the 5 OCEANS, the Planets Transition, then the Astrology DHV, and now we rock an EMOTIONAL CONNECTION with the girls we talk to.  Everything has been good up to this point.  Let’s see how this bit faired:

1. Does it open, transition, DHV, and build comfort successfully?

All testers replied stating that YES it opened, transitioned, DHV’ed and built comfort SUCCESSFUL.  5/5

2. How difficult is this routine to master?

All testers stated it was rather easy to master.  4.5/5

3.  Did you get called out on using this routine?

None of the testers got called out with this routine.  5/5

4.  What is the hook point strength of this routine?

All testers said the Hook Point was Strong.  5/5

5.  Rapport building strength?

All testers said it built Strong Rapport.  5/5

6.  Your PUA-AFC level?

All testers said they were in between PUA~AFC

7.  Number of times tested?

Tested 8 times.

8.  Any additional insight? Did you isolate?  How did things end with her?

( Tester’s statements : )

This is how openers are meant to be used.

I like transitioning with tell me three things that make you interesting or saying “I hate when people go into standard interview questions personally I don’t think you get to know someone that way I like asking unconventional questions” (she will ask “like what?” or something to that effect) “well whats the worst thing you’ve ever done?”

When they talk add to the conversation but do not try to over speak her

Yes and no, Isolation usually works better

8 number closes, 6 kiss close, 2 full closes (one was a Day2) , 1 potential g/f

First time I used it, the girl was really cool.  She was out with friends and when she turned her back to hang with me and to tell me “HER STORY” I soon found out she liked a lot of the drugs I didn’t, (I am a VITAMIN guy, she was a pot and cola girl).  Not my thing.

The second girl I had an awesome connection with.  She talked about art and she paints (with acrylic) and has a show coming up.  She invited me.  This girl was incredible.

This stack gets a FULL PICKUP LABS STAMP of APPROVAL.  Everything from the start to the finish worked. The last part is played in comfort, which is said to be where the GAME is really played.  Allowing a girl to open up and tell us who she is and the things she is into is a big step in the right direction, the direction you can make things happen. 

Thanks to the testers for making this stack rock and giving it, THE STAMP! ! !   And also thanks to BRAVO for putting this awesome stack together.  Stay tuned for next time as we hit the fields to test another great routine from pickup labs. 

Keep FRAMING and GAMING.

drewder

Most of the guys who get into the Social Arts aren’t looking to sleep with hundreds of girls, they just want a girlfriend. But GETTING the skills to get a cool girlfriend is the part that takes the work. I can tell you that life and women aren’t like the movies. The nerd who had the hots for the cheerleader captain all 4 years of High School, writes her a love note and gives it to her at the end of the year, doesn’t end up banging her. She ends up telling her friends about the note and laughing about it.

So it is my prvilege to share something with you. When you actually get good at this stuff, begin to understand it and can successfully implement it, a wonderful thing happens.

YOU get to be the one who screens girls to see if they make the cut to YOUR standards!

YOU are the one who no longer jumps at the chance to go on a date with a girl I wouldn’t rail with Bea Arthur’s dick.

I remember after my divorce, I felt like damaged goods. What cool chick would want to date a guy who was divorced and broken at 25. I can remember coming to grips with the fact that the level of woman I was going to accept in my life had to be lowered. With hard work I came out of my slump, I could either sink or swim, and I wanted to fly.

I still remember the first time this happened, I was out and killing it with this smoking hot chick, then she tells me something I thought was completely inappropriate and against some of my core beliefs. In that split second I remember thinking, I can’t believe she just said that, what a fucking nut job! The fact that she was so attractive didn’t matter at all. I then told her, “wow that is fucked up, good luck with that,” and left. It wasn’t until later that an accquaintance asked what happened and after I told him he said, “ya man but she was HOT!” that I realized I was now the one choosing who I let into my life. It was amazing.

This week’s mission and the final part of the Five Oceans Routine Stack begins to cover how I then transition into building an emotional connection.

This one was more difficult to break down like the earlier parts, but once you understand the principles behind it, I am confident it will help your game. Use her wisely guys, she has served me well.

While it is clear that I have been bringing the thunder, I have had some help. Each week a stand out student of the Stylelife Academy has not only helped test, but also helped with the data collection each week.

Drewder has proven himself, and will begin posting the results from each test.

So congrats brother!

Ok on to the results, compliments of Drewder-

Pretty cool to see how many guys used the transition into the Ring Routine. It is solid, but now I am going to teach what I believe is the strongest DHV out there.

Astrology!

The funniest part about this one, is I hate Astrology. I can remember giving my x-wife crap about buying books about it. I can remember making fun of girls I dated who talked about it. I use to call girls out on it, “what if someone was born in Alaska, and another person was born in New York at the same time, but because it was different times zones, one person was one sign and the other a different one, do they act differently?”

Then one night after I DHVed to some girls about how I recently taught some DEA and FBI SWAT guys how to kill people with a tie or belt in a tactical class (they were traveling overseas and would not be armed, and also wanted to learn how to fight if they had their hands tied up) I thought to myself I HAVE THEM, WHAT GIRL WOULDNT LOVE HEARING ABOUT THAT! Then the guys in the set were impressed, but the girls wanted to talk to Gypsy who I accomplishment intro’ed a minute ago and included his Astrology skills.

Girls cared more about the stars than my cool ass story?

YEP

But I still refused to study this.

Then when I moved out to Hollywood to teach full time as a coach for Stylelife, I would constantly see Evolve kill with Astrology.

I still didn’t want to learn it, but I knew I had to add it to my arsenal!

So I made up a way I could DHV with Astrology, and not technically have to learn it!

So I proudly present to you, my baby and part 3 of my 5 Oceans stack, Bravo’s Astrology DHV.

Your mission-

You now have a bulletproof opener and transition, now it’s time to DHV with some Astrology baby!

Hope everyone enjoyed the 3 day weekend, looks like it gave all the Pick Up Labs testers more time for field work. Is this a routine that every aspiring social artist should master? Lets crunch the numbers below and see.

1. Does it work successfully?

All 9 testers say that it did work successfully.  5/5 Success

2. How difficult is this routine to master?

Out of 9 testers, 8 said it was easy, while 1 said it wasn’t.  4.5/5 Easy to Master.

3. Did you get called out on using this routine?

Only 1 tester out of 9 was called out.  4.5/5 Not getting Called Out.

4. What is the hook point strength of this routine?

All 9 testers said it did not have a weak hook point.  5/5 for Strong Hook Point

5. Rapport building strength?

All 9 testers said it did not have a weak Rapport Building Strength.  5/5 for Strong Rapport Building Strength

6. Your PUA-AFC level?

Out of 9 testers, 0 PUA/AFCs.  All 9 fell in the BETWEEN category. 

7. Number of times tested?

Tested 64 times between 9 testers.

8. Any additional insight?

Also, after she says “what about the farmer” I’d say “how do you feel about the farmer after you’ve eaten his strawberries?” Her response tells you if she feels guilt after sex.

I don’t have the cube down yet, so this is a great filler until I man up and run the cube.

You can build the cube up from this because I have never seen a girl uninterested in this game, mention the cube use it later.

If she refuses to play say, oh you’re one of those people. See it’s a psych game every answer has a meaning even when you refuse to play it. She will be hooked, might still not play but she will be interested in you. Tell them the strawberries last as it builds suspense. If she says high number go into the Sexual Predator girl frame. Get her to try it to someone else and the Rapport will be amazing

Keep it fun and playful. Drop kino while you are giving her the results and see about sliding in a bit of palm reading.

Great points in number 8, contingency plans, routines to stack with, where to go after.

This routine is one of the highest rated on Pick Up Labs, and clearly gets the Pick Up Labs Stamp of Approval! Everyone should master this easy to learn routine.

Thanks to Captain Jack for the updated version, thanks to Drewder for his additional help each week in the lab.

My inbox was flooded with openers, and got a ton of great ones in the comments of the last blog post. Thank you everyone who submitted them. I have already emailed some of you asking for additional info, will be contacting more of you soon for the same. Later this week we will be testing a routine that one reader wrote, “Wow! That makes the Apocalypse opener look like a walk in the park. I have AA just thinking about using it, which means I must use it and get over the AA.”