PUA Paperwork – A Necessary Evil
“I love being a writer. What I can’t stand is the paperwork.” – Peter De Vries
Normally, I would agree with Mr. De Vries, but when it comes to furthering my game, there are a few lists that I don’t mind keeping, and a few stories that I don’t mind writing down.
I believe the following paperwork is essential:
Routine Stack – The PUA’s cheat sheet.
A simple list with your favorite threads, canned material, and topics, should be kept on you at all times. My routine stack is a 3×5 note card divided up into four sections: Openers, Attraction, Qualification, & Comfort, with each section listing a few of my go-to bits.
Occasionally, I whip out my routine stack before my first set to refresh my memory or compose my game plan. However, I find it most helpful mid-set. Sometimes, I like to take a break from my target to check the score and to plan my next move. I excuse myself to go to the restroom and once there I refer to my routine stack and think: “Where am I? Where do I need to go? What should I do to get there?”
Game Log -Your little black book would look like this if it were maintained by a horny CPA.
I keep an excel spreadsheet to record pertinent information regarding any girl that I closed.
Sections of my Game Log:
- Date
- Name
- Age
- Location – list all locations during the pick up
- Number – not her phone number, i.e. “She was a solid 8”
- Close – #, kiss, full, etc.
- Contact – phone number, email, etc.
- Opener/Threads/Gambits – list your opener, and then all canned material and routines used.
- Convo – What you really talked about. Comfort, etc.
- Misc. – Any other details, such as what she was wearing or what her friend’s names were. I like to update this section with notes on how the phone/text game interactions have been going leading up to the next time we see each other.
Reviewing this log before the next time I see a girl keeps me from repeating myself. Also, it allows me to make references to specific topics of conversation discussed during our last encounter, giving the impression that I am a great listener with a superb memory.
Day 2 Options – You’re the most fun person I’ve ever met!
Keep a list of all museums, attractions, cool restaurants/bars, parks, hikes, and things to do. Next to each I write their locations, hours of operation, and cost. This simple list helps you lead your target on an endless amount of original adventures, allowing you to stand out from the crowd as well as avoid the whole “What is there to do?” day 2 killer.
Journal – An informal collection of your thoughts and experiences.
There are a lot of things that won’t fit or translate well into the boxes on your Game Log: great jokes, tall tales, and memories from your nights out worth writing down. A journal allows you to reflect upon an earlier state and chart your progression. I like to write down my sticking points and then look back and take notice as I successfully conqueror them.
I also think it is vital to debrief yourself after every encounter. A lot of times this happens instantly while you’re still out sarging. You’ll diagnose the situation and think “Damn, I should have escalated more!” or “I didn’t lock in, that’s where I blew it.” But soon after the interaction I like to write down some key points:
- What happened
- What I did right
- What I did wrong
- What I should have done
After all, having experience is only worth something if you learn from your mistakes.
Okay, that’s it. Simple, right? So take off those torn jeans and smoky jacket and put on your Dockers and whitest white collar shirt. You’ve got some writing to do.
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