Review of 2008 NYC DiClassified Drills Bootcamp - Part II

[Pickup Professor]

COMMENTS ON INSTRUCTORS

Vin
Describing Vin in one word: Master

I met Vin during the 2008 NYC Bootcamp. Vin’s voice and demeanor is extraordinarily relaxing and disarming. He engenders trust with his words. After meeting and speaking with him for only a few minutes, I felt like he and I have known each other for many years. Although Vin and I worked together for only 3 days, I really feel that he and his company of trainers and support staff have helped me create a new turning point in my life that will lead to greater happiness. In some ways, Vin treats his Bootcamp graduates as family. We were all shaking hands and giving each other hugs goodbye much like close family members saying goodbye after spending time together over a holiday weekend.

Vin doesn’t simply wants us to learn drills. He truly desires to see every one of his graduates succeed. The participation on the forum on VinDicarlo.com is strong evidence of the bond between students and Vin, as well as the instructors.

Vin’s strategies for pickup are truly extraordinary. He has successfully broken-down dating interaction into steps that can be practiced in a series of drills. What Vin is offering men who participate in his Bootcamp is, quite simply, the most efficient, effective, and powerful tools to for meeting and picking-up women. All you have to do is keep an open mind, participate in the drills, learn, and practice, practice, practice after graduating from Bootcamp. Practicing, in this case, becomes increasingly rewarding every time!

Thanks Vin!

Brian
Describing Brian in one word: Presence

During the NYC 2008 Bootcamp, Brian placed me into situations that were, at first, extraordinarily uncomfortable for me. Meeting one woman was hard enough, but how do you approach and engage a group of people? With the proper presence and strategy, it’s not only possible, but also relatively simple after some practice. The problem with me, as well as most of the students, was the psychological barriers that have formed in our minds that hinder our ability to interact naturally. The interaction drills, led by Brian, forced me to get out of my comfort zone.

Most people find expanding their comfort zone extremely unpleasant, embarrassing and awkward. That’s the point of the drills: change your perception of an uncomfortable situation to a more comfortable situation. Brian excels at this; he is an excellent instructor. He is also an excellent coach. I am a trained coach in a different industry, but many coaching fundamentals such as mirroring, reflecting, and powerful questioning are inherent in anyone who demonstrates superior coaching skills. That is, he identified my discomfort, provided reassurance, questioned why I was uncomfortable, provided constructive feedback, asked me to identify and question my own experience, and empowered me by asking me to go through the drills again, again, and again. After 3 days of intense drills, I have to admit that my comfort zone has expanded to the point where I am now facing similar situations in real settings within a week of finishing the Bootcamp. Given how shy I was in meeting women outside my social networks in the past, my new behavior and attitude is simply amazing!

What I learned from Brian is the importance of conveying a commanding presence. His presence is very strong, yet neutral, humble, and relaxed. Brian’s presence is a natural extension of his personality with no barriers or masks in the way. Emulating Brian’s “presence” ability has now become a personal goal of mine. That is, I wish to project my own style of presence in the same way that Brian projects his.

Brian participated in all of the drills during Bootcamp. His insightful feedback and clever, yet natural/personality-based strategies are simple and authentic. I do not believe I could ever learn what Brian taught me in any book in the pick-up artist or seduction literature. Perhaps Brian will write a book based on the feedback he has provided to many of his students over the years in both Bootcamp and private lessons? If he does, I want a signed copy!

Thanks Brian!

Orleans
Describing Orleans in one phrase: Relaxed Confidence

I had an opportunity to work with Orleans on “Day Game.” I never knew how shy I am with women outside my social circles until I tried to meet women on the streets of NYC. Orleans saw my sticking point immediately: extraordinary levels of approach anxiety. At that moment, Orleans generously took me under his wing. We began to walk the streets of NYC together and offered one-on-one coaching.

While trying to approach women, I became so nervous that I froze. My arms and legs were so tense that someone could have very easily knocked me over! Orleans was extraordinarily patient and encouraged me to take small, baby steps when approaching a woman. I tried 3 approaches that day. I thought I performed terribly. Orleans continued to encourage me, congratulated me for every word I was able to say to a woman no matter how insignificant it may have seemed, and complimented me on my progress. “Progress?” I remembered saying to myself, “I am not making any progress at all! I am performing terribly!” But Orleans knew something was happening already…I just did not see this for myself until a day later.

The next day, everyone in the Bootcamp came together to practice “Day Game” once more. This time, we visited a bookstore. When I entered the store, something very unexpected happened. The moment we walked into the store, I saw a women found attractive and immediately approached her. I failed to start a conversation, but I was (surprisingly) not discouraged. I saw another women and approached her. I failed again. But my failures did not stop me. I spotted another woman. She was absolutely beautiful! Over a 20 -minute period I observed three men trying to engage in a conversation with her, but did not seem to succeed in maintaining conversation or getting her phone number. Then, almost like a page from Romeo and Juliet, we looked at each other from a distance and our eyes locked onto each other. I remembered saying to myself, “I want to know more about this beautiful woman. What is she like? What is she about? I must meet her…NOW!” I walked up to her, started a conversation, asked her out and got her number. In hindsight, I realized that I executed the first 3 Bootcamp drills in my subconscious mind as I approached her. (What are those drills? You will have to attend a Bootcamp to find out!)

In two days, I went from not being able to approach a woman to succeeding in getting a phone number. I made significant strides in overcoming approach anxiety in just 2 days! I successfully integrated drills covered during the Bootcamp, as well as Orleans’ coaching. Building on my recent success, I feel I am ready to meet more women on my own. I also know that I can count on Orleans for ongoing support when I need his help. He will be there for me.

Thanks Orleans!

Heartwork
Describing Heartwork in one phrase: Pickup Prodigy

Heartwork’s energy is AMAZING. If I were to place Heartwork on a treadmill that generates electricity, he has enough energy to power the lights at Giants Stadium! But more importantly, Heartwork can control and focus his energy towards activities that he enjoys. Picking-up women is one of his passions, but also teaching how others can do what he does is another of his passions.

At the young age of 18, Heartwork is truly a prodigy among pickup artists. Despite his youth, Heartwork can pick-up women twice his age just as easily as women his own age. I remember asking myself, “How is that possible?” Heartwork is a living, breathing example that age does not matter in pickup, dating, and strongly suggests that age is irrelevant in long-term relationships as well.

During Bootcamp, Heartwork demonstrated his skills on command. Put Heartwork in a room with women, and he will get phone numbers and dates within a matter of minutes. What I am saying is not merely a compliment or an exaggeration. I personally witnessed Heartwork’s incredible pick-up skill on the first day of Bootcamp. Heartwork has so much to contribute to the pick-up community at such a young age.

Some men may question whether someone so young is qualified to coach men twice his age. If you are one of those individuals, I’d strongly recommend opening your mind. Pickup artists like Heartwork are extremely talented and the reason people pay top dollar for his coaching services. I personally worked with Heartwork during drills during the Bootcamp. As a man in my late 30s, I can tell you that I gladly listened to, and deeply appreciated, Heartwork’s advice, suggestions, constructive criticisms and feedback, and insightful guidance when walking with him on the streets of NYC. Yes, Heartwork is less than half of my age and I would hire Heartwork for coaching in a heartbeat. I know I plan on contacting Heartwork in the future for more of his advice as I continue to develop my skills.

Thanks Heartwork!

[Orleans]

I had a blast helping you out this weekend Emilio. Stick with what we've taught you... it'll go a LONG way... especially if you're already gangster jacking girls from instructors from other companies

[Rewok]

That girl was HOT!

-Rewok

[Pickup Professor]

Remember that girl in the bookstore? I successfully made contact today! I purposely did not set a specific day for our first date. Right now, the "intrigue game" has begun. I will keep you posted.

Yeayea and I are getting together on Saturday to begin practicing drills to improve our "Day Game."

To the readers visiting this forum: I hope you can appreciate that I am surprising myself by what I have just said! Only a week ago I would have never considered going out to meet women in NYC! This is incredible!