Boot Camp I'm going to start next WEEK anyone wanna Join?

[don juan jr]

Oh, were starting? i wasn't sure if we were still doing this.

ok, well i've got 5 hi's under my belt and plenty of EC. i'm also from los angeles

 

[Ken88]

Count me in. I live in Los Angeles as well. I will start with the ec and hi's right away!

 

[Rocko]

Me2, I'm right next to Ken88 (location wise), I'd be down for it

 

[charlezz]

Do or Die

Kulowiper, am i too late to join? I'm very determined and into this. Willing be starting my first week.

A background of myself, I'm a chinese from Singapore. 24 yrs young.

So do we post our activities in this thread???

 

[Ken88]

Kulowiper, am i too late to join? I'm very determined and into this. Willing be starting my first week.

A background of myself, I'm a chinese from Singapore. 24 yrs young.

So do we post our activities in this thread???

You live in Singapore? thats awsome! I might go their this summer!

 

[kulowiper]

Don Juan Jr- Yes we are still doing this. We will not give up. “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”

ken88 & Rocko- It os not oolate, you guys still have time. The more pople the marrier

charlezz-you can also join

remember guys post your results and if you encounter any obstacles we will help each other by offering suggestions

 

[kulowiper]

The only way to grow is to step out of our Comfort zone here is an excerpt from "7 habits of Highly Effective teens" Read through it is worth the read


" Your comfort zone represents things you're familiar with, places you know, friends you're at ease with, activities you enjoy doing. Your comfort zone is risk free. it's easy. It doesn' t require any stretching. Within these boundaries we feel safe and secure.
On the other hand, things like making new friends, speaking before a large audience, or sticking up for your values makes your hair stand on end. Welcome to the courage zone!!! Adventure, risk, and challenge included!!! Everything that makes us feel uncomfortable is found here. In this territory waits uncertainty, pressure, change, the possibility of failure. But it's is also the place to go for opportunity and the only place in which you'll ever reach your full potential. You'll never reach it by hanging out in your comfort zone. That is for sure.
What is that you asked? "What's so wrong about enjoying your comfort zone?"
Nothing. In fact, much of our time should be spent there. But there is something absolutely wrong with never venturing into unknown waters. You know as well as I do that people who seldom try new things or spread their wings live safe but boring lives!!! And who wants that? "You miss 100% of the shots you never take," said great Wayne Gretzky. Why not show some faith in yourself, take a risk, and parachute into your courage zone from time to time? Remember, the risk of risk less living is the greatest risk of all.

Never Let Fears Make Your Decision

There are a lot of sick emotions in this world, but perhaps one of the worst is fear. When I think about all I failed to do in my life because my fears got the best of me I ache inside. In high school I had a crush on a beautiful girl named Sherry but I never asked her out because my fears whispered, " She may not like you." I remember quitting my seventh-grade football team after one practice because I was afraid of competition. I'll never forget completing running for a student body office but chickening out because I was too scared of speaking in front of the whole school. Throughout my life there have been classes I never took, friends I never made and teams I never played for-all because of these ugly, yet very real, fears. I like how Shakespeare put it in Measure for Measure:/I]

Our Doubts are traitors,
And make us lose to the good we oft might win
by fearing to attempt.

My dad once told me something I've never forgotten. "Sean," He said "never let your fears make your decisions. You make them." Isn't that a great idea? Think of all the heroic acts that have been accomplished by people who acted in the face of fear. Think of Nelson Mandela, who was instrumental in ending the oppressive apartheid system in South Africa. Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years(imagine that) for speaking out against apartheid before being elected as the first non-white president of South Africa. What if, because of his fears, he had never dared to fight the system? Or consider the unyielding courage of Susan B. Anthony as she led the long struggle that finally won women the right to vote under the U.S Constitution. Or think of Winston Churchill, prime minister of England during WWII, who lead the free world in its fight against Nazi Germany. What if, because of self-doubt, he had been fainthearted during the war? Surely all great deeds, whether by famous people or by everyday people, were accomplished in the face of fear.
Acting in the face of fear will never be easy, but afterward you'll always be glad you did it. During my senior year in college I was short a few credits, and so I skimmed through the class schedule looking for something to fill the hours. When I came across "Privet Voice instruction," as in singing lessons, I thought, "Why not give it a try?"
I was careful to sign up for privet lessons instead of group lessons because I didn't want to make a fool of myself by singing in front of other students.
Things went fine until the end of the semester when my singing professor brought the shocking news. "By the way, Sean, have you decided which song you want to sing before the other students?"
"What do you mean " I asked in horror.
"Well the class requirement state that you have to sing at least one time in front of the other private voice students."
"That would not be a good idea," I said emphatically.
"oh, it's no big deal. You'll do fine."
Well, to me it was a huge deal. The thought of singing in front of a group made me physically sick. "How am I going to get out of this one?" +I thought. But I couldn't allow myself to do that because I had been speaking to various groups over the past year advising them to never let fears make their decision. Now .... I was up to bat.
Courage, Sean." I kept rehearsing in my mind. "You've got to at least try."
hat dreaded day finally arrived. As I entered the "room of doom" where I was to make my debut, I kept trying to convince myself, "Settle down, Sean. This can't be that bad."
But it kept getting worse. I became increasingly intimidated as I discovered that nearly everyone in the room was either a music or a theater major. I mean, these people really know how to sing. since CHILDHOOD THEY'D BEEN PERFORMING IN MUSICALS AND CHORUSES. My FEAR ONLY INCREASED. when the first student called upon sang a song from the play Les Miserables that sounded better in the original Broadway production. The guy was incredible. Yet the class had the audacity to critique him . "i Think your tonality is too flat," Someone said. "Oh no! What will they think of me?"
"Sean you're up."
Now it was my turn.
As I stood in front of the class, three million light years from my comfort zone I kept repeating to myself "COURAGE!I can't believe I am doing this. COURAGE!I can't believe I am doing this." .
"I will be singing 'On the Street Where You Live' from My Fair Lady," I quivered.
As the accompanist began playing the prelude and all eyes fell upon me, I couldn't help but think, " How? How in the world did I get myself into this situation?" And from the smiles on everyone faces looked as if they were actually going to take me seriously.
"I have often walked down this street before...."I rang out.
Even before I reached the second line, the expression of excitement on the students faces turned to anguish. I was so nervous that my body felt as tight as my jeans just pulled form the dryer. I had to squeeze each word out.
Near the end of the song is a really high note. It had always been difficult for me to reach, even in practice. Now I anticipated it with terror. But as that note approached I thought, " What the heck. Go for it! "
I don't recall if I hit that note or missed it. All I remember is that a few students were so embarrassed that despite their best efforts they could no longer bear to look at me.
I finished and sat down quickly. Silence.
No one knew what to say.
"That was great, Sean."
"Thanks a lot," I shrugged as if I believed them. But do you know what? Although that experience nearly killed me, when I left that classroom and walked alone through the empty parking lot to my car I was so proud of myself. I felt a great sense of personal accomplishment, and I frankly didn't care what anyone else thought about my high note. I had survived and I was proud of it. As Edmund Hillary, the first person to climb Mount Everest http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/minisites/everest/images/everest.jpg , put it, "It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves." So the next time you want to:
- Make a new friend DO IT!
- resist peer pressure DO IT !
- break an old habit DO IT !
- develop a new skill DO IT!!
- try out for a team
- audition for a play DO IT !!!
- get a girls phone Number DO IT!!!
- ask out the one and only
- change your job
- get involved
- be yourself
- FINISH THE DON JUAN BOOTCAMP
or even sing in public...... Do it!........even when all your fears and doubts scream out, "You stink," "Don't try." Never let your fears make your decisions. You make them.

Winning Means Rising Each Time You Fall

We all feel fear from time to time, and that is okay. "Feel the fear and do it anyway" goes the saying. One way I've learned to overcome fears is to keep this thought always in the back of my mind: Winning is nothing more than rising each time you fall. We should worry less about failing and more about the chances we miss when we don't even try. After all, many of the people we most admire failed many times.
For instance, Babe Ruth struck out 1,330 times. Albert Einstein didn't talk until he was four. Beethoven's music teacher said, "As a composer he is hopeless. " Louis Pasteur was graded "mediocre" in chemistry. Rocket scientist Wernher von Braun failed ninth-grade algebra(http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/history/VonBraun/VonBraun.html).
Chemist Marie Curie experienced near financial ruin before creating the field of nuclear chemistry and forever changing the course of science. Micheal Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team when he was a sophomore.

 

[kulowiper]

for those who live in Los ANgeles I live near where the 5 and the 118 freeway meet, In the San Fernando Valley

 

[kulowiper]

Below are events in life history of a man who failed many times but kept fighting back. See if you can guess who it is. This man
Failed In Business-Bankruptcy- Age 22
Defeated For Legislature- Age 23
Failed In Business-Bankruptcy- Age 25
Sweet Heart-Fiance Dies- Age 26
Nervous Breakdown- Age 27
Defeated In Election- Age 29
Defeated for U.S Congress- 1843
Defeated for congressional nomination - Age 34
Elected for Congress- Age 37
Lost renomination for congress- Age 39
Defeated for the Senate- Age 46
Defeated for the U.S Vice-Presidency- Age 47
Defeated for Senate - Age 49

This person was none other than Abraham Lincoln, elected president of the United States at age 51. He rose each time he fell and eventually reached his destination, gaining the respect and admiration of all nations and people.

THE Common Ingredient For Success

In the final analysis, putting things first takes discipline. It takes discipline to manage your time. It takes discipline to overcome your fears. It takes discipline to be strong in hard moments and resist peer pressure. A man by the name of Albert E. Gray spent years studying successful people in an attempt to figure out that special ingredient that made them all successful. What do you think he found? Well, it wasn't dressing for success, or eating bran, or having a positive mental attitude. Instead, this is what he found. Read it carefully.
Albert E. Gray's Common Denominator Of Success:

All successful people have the habit of doing the things failures don't like to do. They don't like doing them either necessarily. But their disliking is subordinated to the strength of their purpose.

What does this mean? It means that successful people are willing to suck it up from time to time and do things they don't like doing. Why do they do it then? Because they know these things will lead them to their goals.
In other words, sometimes you just gotta exercise willpower to get things done, whether you feel like it or not. Do you think that a concert pianist enjoys hours of practice each day? Does a person who is committed to college enjoy taking on a second job?
I remember reading a story about an All-American collegiate wrestler who was asked what the most memorable day of his career had been. He replied that it was the one day during his career when practice had been canceled. He hated practice, but was willing to endure it for a greater purpose, his love for being the best he could be. ""
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[brenbaus]

Well, I've got plenty of Hi's and EC. cause all i have to do is approach customers at work, I've done this up to week 3 several times, so this is no problem for me. I am from Augusta, GA btw

 

[kulowiper]

good good keep up the good work

 

[charlezz]

Looks like no one submit their reports over here over the weekend. Nevertheless, I'm going to submit my field report anyway.

Went to clubbing yesterday night with a group of PUAs, did tons of eye contacts and some his with strangers especially the bartenders and waitresses, but some of them seems rather busy and ignored me. Well, i was thinking "Why the fvck should i care, they are just strangers"

One of us lead me to a set of 4 girls, Stationary standing group. My friend initate using the old "Hey, you look familiar, are you Sally? You must be Sally" Surprisingly, The girl said, "do i know you, and pointed to me. Hey you look familiar." We had a short chat which apparently stalled at one point. But i couldn't care less as i'm process oriented rather than result oriented. Mistake made, I "peck" a lot as pointed out by my wings.

2nd Set. I solo approached a set of 5 girls. using an opener which really suits me "Hey girls, I will be leaving in a min. Just need an opinion from you guys. Do you all find guys with earrings G@y?" (I had a big diamond stud on my left ear) They made some discussion and comments. And i cut them "Cause i was hit on by 3 gays whom apparently touch me outside the queue on the way inside" They were like LOL, and made some comments. Later some of their girlfriends join in the conversation. Self-introduced and apparently stalled later at the conversation and i excused myself. No results but satisfied with my guts and confidence.

3rd Set. 2 Japanese/Korean mature looking girls HB 8/7 respectively beside our table. My friend and i approached them with a normal opener. Once knowing they are korean, I bump an "Annyong Haseyo" <Hello in Korean> One of them was like "Wtf, you know how to speak korean!" Ice breaked. Talked and converse a lot in English. Out of the blue I do a "Sarang Haeyo" <I love you in korean> to one in a very playful manner. She was laughing and said "You loved me?" After much chatting, discovered they are on vacation for 3 months in Singapore. My target asked me to give her a call if i ever go to korean and she will take me around, & I offered to take her around in singapore. # closed.

Approached 2 more other sets, don't turn out well. They looked at me as if i'm a freak. My attitude was "So what, i can find better bombs anytime =)" Its the experience that counts. The last yr i didn't even approach as much sets as today. So i'm pretty satisfied on the result. Will continue to sarge on and improve my game.

Cheers!

 

[kulowiper]

yay you officially made it to week 2 look for the week #2 thread

 

[Ken88]

week 1 field report

ok so today especially I was working on plenty of EC. Today I was having my Eagle Court Ceremony at this big temple when these cute girls walked in for a chior thing in a diffrent room. A few of them smiled at me when I made EC. I wanted to talk to them and think I could have gotten their #'s but it was just so akward becaseu my parents were sitting right next to me and sh*t like that :cuss:
Later we went to this resturant and their was a really hot hostess who i made eye contact with but i couldnt get a smile out of her.