Or, do you DARE?

Welcome back to yet another great mission on Pick Up Labs.  This was something that was found in the catacombs of the Stylelife Academy posts from an incredible social artist; Evolve.  For everyone that doesn’t know, Evolve has quite the stats when it comes to game.  Ask him about his 007 field report or any of his for that matter.  Anyway, a student brought this up a while ago and it then became a phenom.  It was so crazy, we had to keep it on lock down for a while.  Now, I am bringing it into the light.

What is this I speak of?

The Truth is, I would DARE you to pull this off with your next set.  I give you all:

Evolve’s Truth or Dare

This breakdown was brought to you by my good friend, and fellow Stylelife Moderator; Prodigy.  Set this routine up and get to crackin on it.  I want to see some great stories about how well it worked for you or if it didn’t work at all.  Post all your results by March 1st, 2010 and I will have them up by Tuesday.

Keep Framing and Gaming

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

There has been quite a buzz on the Stylelife Forums about the Bravo Pose Off.  Emails have been coming over asking for an extension for New Years.  So, since everyone has been really cool, we are going to extend this for just ONE MORE WEEK.

That’s right.

You guys get one more week to post your awesome pics of you dropping the Bravo Pose. (Deadline to do so is Monday, January 4th by 10PM PST.)  Again, the winner will receive a free Coaching Call from Bravo (quite the valuable prize and life changing experience: ask Zebulon).  And we might even be doing something really cool with all the other people posting their pics.

Now, how do you post your pics?

First, hit this LINK HERE (BRAVO POSE OFF)

When you post them on PHOTOBUCKET.COM, Copy the “HTML” link and Paste it in the “COMMENT” section, post a short explanation about the photo(s) taken, then hit the “SUBMIT COMMENT” button under the COMMENT section.

We also have something pretty cool we are working on for the next Pick Up Labs mission.  Coming out 2010.  Keep Your Eyes on this page and stay in the know about all the great things coming.

Have a Happy New Year and….

Keep Framing and Gaming

. . . Every single person that got out into the field, opened sets, and did this exercise.  There was 1 Stylelife member email me and tell me that he only opened five sets, but was able to pull a girl back home with him that night.  Why?  Because he was part of a fun exercise and he wasn’t really running game.  And what does Style say is the best way to run game?  By having something to do other than gaming.

This was also an exercise in getting out of your comfort zone and getting away from Approach Anxiety.  This gave you 50 different ways to open sets in just over 2 weeks.  To some, it was something fun and something challenging to rack up the points and win the Grand Prize.  To others, it was a nightmare but also a crutch to get away from their computers and actually hit the field, where the real game is played.

Now, I can’t lie. . .  Pick Up Labs has been rocking it strong for over a year now and something like this had to be done for the release of the NEW RULES OF THE GAME.  If you remember, a few months ago we had the privilege to run a few of the routines for the book.  This new version is jam packed with new routines, kiss closes, and even a way to pull THREE SOMES.  One devoted person played hard and posted an exceptional set of videos.  He hit the field and recorded everything he could.  This individual followed the rules and opened, followed through with the tasks, and supplied a lot of infield footage.  This one individual is walking away with a personalized signed copy from Style’s desk.  To this, I give you the winner:

The winner of the 2009 Pick Up Labs Scavenger Hunt goes to METZ. Congrats brother.  For the rest of you, I highly recommend going back and reviewing his videos that he posted in the original thread.  I have seen his posts on the Stylelife Forums and I can say that he has his a pretty good game plan set.  How about you?  Where is your game plan?

Speaking of game plans, come back later this week and we will actually be testing a routine from the new release of Rules of the Game.  I promise, it is a goodie.

Till then,

KEEP FRAMING AND GAMING

P.S.  To all the others that got out there and did the Scavenger Hunt and posted pix and video, you guys also rock.  I just wanted to say that it is insanely hard to score infield video as it is.  You guys pulled of what a lot of people can’t.  You guys FUCKING ROCK. . .

Hopefully the sweetness wasn’t bad enough to spread cavities.  And I hope you guys got to spread other cavities all together.

Welcome back to the LAB that pushes everyone to be what they really want to be; GREAT!  This past week, we received a routine put together by one of the Stylelife Academy Students and Public Forum Moderators; PRODIGY.  I have had the chance to talk with Prodigy a lot here recently and he is even helping with a few of the routines and future missions around the LAB.  This routine is proof of some of his work.  He brought it out of his personal stash to be tested here for all of our Pick Up Labbers.  One of the funniest ones was when I had him on the phone and a really cute girl was sitting next to me at an Internet Cafe.  We experimented with him starting it and me finishing it.  The great thing is, there were actually a bunch of other guys listening in on the call.  Did it still work out for me though?

YES IT DID! ! !

I would also like to thank a few of the new comers that posted up this week.  I always dig seeing new faces and testers and also catching feedback.  Even if it didn’t work out for you, make sure you post up your results.  This isn’t the place to be shy.

Now, to the Test Results:

1. Does it work successfully?

Most of the testers stated it worked quite well.  4/5 for Success.

2. How difficult is this routine to master?

Most of the testers stated it was pretty easy to master. 4/5 for Easy to Master.

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

Not one tester got called out while using this routine. 5/5 for NOT getting called out.

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

All the testers stated it had a pretty strong hook point.  4/5 for strong hook point.

5. Rapport building strength?

It fell on the AVERAGE SCALE for Rapport Strength.  3/5 for Rapport Strength.

6. Your PUA-AFC level?

Most of the testers fell in between AFC and PUA.  Only 1 tester stated being an AFC.

7. Number of times tested?

Routine was tested 41 times

8. Any additional insight?

“I sometimes used the listed responses even if the target didn’t give that exact answer back. They ended up creating humor.” -METZ

“The opener itself is fun to use, definitely recommend it for warming up, but not so much when you want to stay in set.” -SidV

“One set I opened said BOTH, but I just teased with, “Hey! Don’t be greedy now.” and stacked forward. Worked best on fun loving sets. When it hits the rapport is high when it wasn’t it still opened.” -YouWish98

“Something that always seems to get the set in deeper rapport was to say whatever their answer was “Oh see I heard that people that pick (their answers) are troublemakers/punks/losers.” if they ever critcized my choice I always said “yea I picked (my answer) its what all the cool kids pick” -Prodigy

“All three times ended with a number close. Thanks Prodigy.” theC

“I usually played out the PROs and CONs of each choice with the set. Except the girl that said she would BITE the Heads off of the bears.” -drewder

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

“This is the basic script I used: Actually, here, let me ask you something. My roommate and I had one of those man to man discussions last night…you know that all men sometimes have. We’ll see what your take is on it.” “I’m going to get back to , but this is a life or death argument we had last night. If you had to choose between the two, which would you take.” Pause…. “Gummy bears or gummy worms.”

I found the larger script, modified to fit me, worked a lot better. There was more of a root, the manly discussion came off with much more humor. When I used the shorter, given script above, the target just stared and said “I don’t know…”. The longer script kinda of built up this expectation of men talking about secrets….gummy secrets. In the tool belt this goes!

(I used this while wearing a parking enforcement uniform and pulled 2 numbers with this very opener.)”-METZ

“You can easily transition to the ring finger routine replacing rings with gummy savers. Have her open you. Make a candy straw for your drink by biting off the ends of a Twizzlers. Have extras to offer her. They really do “Make mouths happy”. . . -YouWish98

“I gave this opener in its purest form for pickup labs, I’ve modified it a thousand different ways and it seems like the testers did as well, very proud of those who reported and made it their own.” -Prodigy

“Always read the girl from the reaction of the delivery of the opener. Once you drop it, hold eye contact and SMILE. . . A great smile shows you are having fun and that is what this is suppose to be: FUN”- drewder

Well, after busting down the figures.  Dividing by 9, carrying a 4, and rounding up from a 7.  Oh, what am I talking about.  This routine proudly gets the PICK UP LABS STAMP OF APPROVAL.  It didn’t rank the highest on Rapport, but it still passed with flying colors in other areas.  I will probably even test this out as soon as I get out to LA for the 2009 Stylelife Fall Conference this WEEKEND! ! !  I am pretty stoked to see all the coaches and see Style again.  If ya see me there, come up and say hi.  You can even tell me about a routine you wouldn’t mind to see HERE on Pick Up Labs, whether it is your own or someone elses.

Come back Thursday, where Farmer shows us how the guys in Green could help you Score a mean HOTTIE.

Keep Framing and Gaming.

Welcome back to another great week in Game-land.  While other people are out snorting pixie sticks till their candy corns are destroyed from 5th Avenue, and they can’t use their Zagnuts till PAYDAY, we here at PICK UP LABS might be able to set you up with another fun Opener for the week so you can put that PETER PAUL to good use.

A few months ago, I met up with a GREAT social artist named PRODIGY (once known as Prodigy Alpha).  We both started out on the Stylelife Academy Elite Forum about the same time.  After the 2009 Stylelife Spring World Conference, we both became moderators for the Stylelife Academy Public Forums.  While we were in Los Angeles for the conference, he displayed this opener for everyone there.  A while ago, I was on the phone with him and we were discussing routines for Pick Up Labs.  I asked for one that he would recommend.  And just like so many students before, he came through with one of his personal openers that he has used and keeps in his personal toolbox.  And now he donates it to the world of Pick Up Labs for testing.  This could go the distance and become something great.  Or, well, lets think positive about all of this.

For that, I give you GUMMY BEARS vs. GUMMY WORMS:

Come back by August 31st and post up your results for Prodigy’s routine.  Let us know what you think.  Also, I can’t wait to see some of you guys are the 2009 Fall Stylelife World Conference in a few short weeks where you get to see Bravo, the Sneak, Ross Jeffries, Evolve and the headmaster STYLE.  This should be a blast for everyone.  The last one was incredible and I am sure this one is going to ROCK as well.  For now, I am off to the candy store with a girl I JUST USED THIS ON.  Can you say INSTA-DATE?  I knew ya could.

Keep Framing and Gaming.

. . . You can pray they look as hot as Demi Moore in G.I. Jane.  If not, you can always hit on her BEST FRIEND.

Welcome back to the Lab where running Game is our business and business is GOOOOOOD! ! !  Where we break down the results of the previous routine that could get the coveted “STAMP OF APPROVAL” or the saddened “THUMBS DOWN UNAPPROVED”.  This past week we went for the “BEST FRIEND TEST” that came from the GAME and has been seen on the Stylelife Academy Forum.  This passed many sets back in the day, but does it still work today?  Well, that is why we test it and why we check the results.  Our testers are always the very people that make the GAME a very important role in our lives.  And these testers are: YOU!

Many guys have read the book, but how many have actually tested the same routines or openers from the book?  How many guys test the openers they hear and see?  Well, this is the place to come and do so.  Always bringing the heat and always leaving them better than you found them.

Now, grab your shower caps and find your new best friend as we post the results of the BEST FRIENDS TEST:

1. Does it work successfully?

Hands down, all the testers said it worked successfully.  5/5

2. How difficult is this routine to master?

All of the testers stated that it was very EASY to master. 5/5

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

* One tester got called out ONCE (see Metz below). Still a good rate for not getting called out, (worked 59 out of 60 times).  All the other testers said they didn’t get called out.  5/5

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

Testers averaged a pretty high hook point strength on this routine.  3.5/5

5. Rapport building strength?

The testers averaged a medium Rapport Building Strength.  3/5

6. Your PUA-AFC level?

Every tester fell between AFC and PUA.  (No PUAs and no one said they were an AFC).

7. Number of times tested?

Routine was tested 60+ times.

8. Any additional insight?

“The conversations can spin in all directions: ask them when did they meet, if they are good friends, tell her that good friends have at least 3 things in common and find out with them what they are => you are IN.
Use a story after: the girl that asked me this question … -Angelsin

“I won’t go into detail about all the sets. Prior to this week, I used this when I first started and didn’t get called out. That was a year ago and still today, no one called me out. I mention the 1 call out because the girls thought I was just making this stuff up…they didn’t buy any of it at all. They didn’t know the origin of it or consider it a “pickup line” but they were being feisty.

Any object works, although shampoo does have a little bit of a shock effect…something like that is kinda personal to ask someone after you just met them so quickly. But laughter always follows when you finish the routine.

It crossed my mind that not once when I used it, the girls didn’t glance at each other. I have the backup plan incase they don’t, but never resorted to it…weird!” -Metz

“I actually preferred when the girls “failed”. they started qualifying themselves immediately, explaining why they would have failed. It’s fun when they fail it! You must come off as natural and not forced, find out what they do, then with great energy go “oh! an ex of mine showed me this cosmo quiz a few months back, you guys have to try it, I want to see if it’s real!” Also explain it with high energy, then you can quickly move into body language observing with them on other people.” -20Spot

“If a girl ever failed I would say, “how do you two know each other?” make a link or bust on them.

I actually had one girl turn away and look at a different friend which turned out to be her big sister.

If the girl answered immediately I would keep asking her random questions and then say, “yea none of those matter I just wanted to see how much you trusted me/like me/how gullible you were, loser.” -Prodigy Alpha

“It works to our advantage if you can stack with the “telepathic” vibe that you create in the set. Do a quick and simple mind-reading test on them that gets them to answer the same thing at the same time. (me: “Pick a number 1 to 5 in your heads. Okay, what number did she pick?” her: “well i picked 3…” other girl: “OMG so did i!’).” -TicoRicoSuave

“This is my favorite routine to use. I use it after opening the set — mostly in a “two set”. It works 9 out of 10 times. Interestingly, when it “doesn’t work” it is because the girls are kind of mundane or even boring.” -Menace

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

“Just in general, if you are going to use ANY routine, always keep your game face on. I used it once just out of my back pocket and just kind of threw it out there to see what would happen. The results kind of didn’t go the way I planned. The other 3 times were like clock work.” -drewder

“Just make it fun, banter with them, use mind-reading tests…It’s good when you form a “psychic circle” with them when performing the mind-reading test. Just hold hands with each other and do the test…Great for kino and it definitely creates that connection with your set.”-TicoRicoSuave

“I don’t use shampoo, I ask if they have ever liked each others boyfriends sexually. This gets them a little embarrassed and simply for fun to work off of.” -20Spot

“Don’t ask about the shampoo … be creative. I ask them about their favorite color and then go into the white chamber 4 questions game (which includes what is your fav color).” -angelsin

10. What shampoo did the girls use(just for fun)?

“Garnier Fructis was what 5 girls said.” -drewder

“Herbal Essence seemed to be the most popular answer. I had a girl say she uses Right Guard Body and hair.” -Prodigy Alpha

11. Did you get to see it in their shower?

“Right Guard Body and hair girl wasn’t lying…” - Prodigy Alpha

Wow.  This one MADE the PICK UP LABS STAMP of APPROVAL and Prodigy Alpha gets the secret hidden prize for answering questions 10 and 11.  I would FedEx it to him, but I will be seeing him in a few weeks at the -SOLD OUT- FALL 2009 Stylelife Academy World Conference.  It is going to be awesome seeing all of the people going and hanging out with some of the greatest guys in the community.

Come back later in the week.  We will show you how to tell the DHV of changing a flat tire with a STRAW from the bar.

Keep Framing and Gaming. . .

Had to bring a little old school INXS for this Pick Up Labs mission.  The song is based on old school seduction that still lives on today.  And speaking about old school seduction. . . We bring you Ross Jeffries; the Godfather and MASTER of Speed Seduction.

Known as the man that pretty well brought us the Seduction Community, Ross published books, ran seminars, videos and Cd’s on this stuff since the early 90’s.  Anchored mostly in NLP and Speed Seduction, his techniques have helped thousands of men.  One of which known to most of us, is STYLE of Stylelife Academy.  Ross was also a pivotal part in Style’s book THE GAME, in which he introduces Style to NLP.  Now, we at Pick Up Labs were lucky enough to use one of RJ’s Routines and pay the respect to the man that brought us our famed community.  Lets see what the crew thought of Manny and his favorite flavor of bowling balls:

1.  Does it work successfully?

Most of the testers said that it worked pretty easily.  4/5 for Success.

2.  How difficult is this routine to master?

Most of the testers stated that it was pretty easy to master.  4.5/5 for Easy to Master.

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

None of the testers were called out.  5/5 for not getting Called Out.

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

Most testers stated it had a pretty strong hook point.  4.5/5

5.  Rapport building strength?

This actually didn’t favor too well in the rapport strength.  It was a mid-point.  2.5 for Rapport Strength.

6.  Your PUA-AFC level?

Three testers were in between, while one tester said he was quite the AFC.  Good job on still testing.

7.  Number of times tested?

21 times between all the testers.

8.  Any additional insight?  (Were you able to run it 10 times in a day?)

This is great for the guys who are still having AA issues.

Nope, I easily will though when my AA gets checked to a reasonable level.

Didn’t do good at all in mixed sets.  Only hooked in single interactions.  I used it at the mall and ran Bravo’s Number Close and pulled a girl’s number a few minutes after.

There you have it.  Still pulls off the Pick Up Labs Stamp of Approval and quite the fun routine to run.  Many thanks to Ross Jeffries for letting us borrow Manny and testing his favorite flavor of bowling balls.  The particular thing is getting the rhythm down and knowing when to pause.  I have been waiting to gloss these pages of Pick Up Labs with some RJ material and I am happy I got the chance to.  To all the testers, thank you again for taking this to the streets, clubs, malls and everywhere else that you felt would rock a great response.  Come back at the end of the week as we get to prepare ourselves for the 2009 World Conference.  For those that didn’t get the chance to get your tickets, make sure you check out the September Conference.

Til next time,

Keep Framing and Gaming.

This vid was just released of the Stylelife Total Life Makeover Conference from last year.

The Stylelife gang is working hard on the next one now.

Making sure all the Pick Up Labs readers are able to check it out

Hope everyone is having a merry Christmas! Since it is the holidays instead of a mission this week, I decided to share with you something cool. One of the previous missions, How to find a wingman, led to many private emails about wanting additional info, asking how I got my wingman, or some tips. Well a little while ago I put together this video from the NY Stylelife Conference and it has never been publicly shared. So to help you guys plan for 2009 and to relax on the holidays I am putting it up for you guys to watch.

At almost 1 full hour of great content I am sure you guys will enjoy.

New week’s mission will be going up before New Year’s Eve so we can test. I am REALLY excited about this next mission, it is from a forum of another company. I remember reading it and thinking I had to test it out and can’t wait to see if it really works.

Happy Holidays, spend time with your friends, loved ones, and family. Will need you next week well rested ready to kick some ass with me!