Think narcissism is just about being self absorbed and the superficial good looks? Think again. Narcissism is a deeply dark disorder that can tarnish relationships, careers and your own individual self. Think you're a narcissist? Or think you're dating one? I speak with Sam Vaknin, author of Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited and a twice diagnosed cerebral narcissist, to delve into the deeply dark world of narcissism and learn about the traits!

19: Sam Vaknin: Are You a Narcissist? - Author of Malignant Self Love

24/7 we’re sending signals of attraction to the opposite sex. Yet, if seduction’s really encoded into our DNA, then why are we so bad at it? Shy Man’s Dating School Podcast takes the guesswork out of attraction with interviews from relationship experts, dating coaches, bestselling authors, and sex educators. We cover everything from the neuroscience of anxiety and lust, to honing your communication and socializing skills. There are thousands of tips on the internet for men who are socially active and comfortable with closing the deal. This is for the rest of us, the majority, that can’t just walk up to that knockout, be witty and clever, and walk away with her number. I’m Steven Davis and I’ve learned how to do it. Everyone likes a great leader. Learn the skills, take the lead, and “be the man”! Find more at: shymansdatingschool.com

Standing up to the critics! Part of Colin's 30 Day Challenge hasn't come without some resistance. Today on Session's with Steven brought to you by the Shy Man's Dating School Podcast Series,  Colin and I address the critics of the 30 Day - 30 Date Challenge, all of which are women. 
I tell Colin:
-To be his authentic self using radical honesty instead of trying to please the masses. 
-That hiding your true motives and true intentions means you're being manipulative
- That worrying about other's people emotions means you're trying to manage their reactions.
- To stop being the Nice Guy, stop worrying about what people think!
- And that he needs to feel that sense of urgency to get things done, because time is running out!
- Plus we talk about the 30 Day - 30 Date Challenge and more!

36: The 30 Date Challenge - Sessions with Steven: Ep. 17

I coach my client Colin through his new 30 day challenge, the 30 date challenge. Giving Colin a dose of tough love, I shut down any and all of Colin's excuses as to why he has hasn't hit his goals in this challenge. Playing hardball, listen in as I squash Colin's insecurities and set him on a path of success, giving him tips to move forward. You can follow his challenges at colinpomeroy.com.
COLIN AND I SPECIFICALLY SPEAK ABOUT:
Taking the Hero's journey, the trials and tribulations of trying to mobolize yourself when you're freaking out.
Not wallowing in self pity when things don't materialize and life gets you overwhelmed. Wallowing leads to more Wallowing.
Real tips Colin and YOU can enact today to pump yourself up and get things DONE.

34: The 30 Date Challenge - Sessions with Steven: Ep. 15

Mark Zolo is the Naughty Nomad. Having traveled to over 90 countries, he's authored the bestselling book, The Naughty Nomad, where he shares his insane adventures, including wild sex in foreign places, drug smuggling, incarceration in Siberia and border jumping in Sudan. He's the travel expert in getting laid.
 
DURING THIS EPISODE, MARK AND I COVER:
 
-American women vs foreign women: which ones are easier to date, relate to and have sex with?
-How to get the balls to book that ticket overseas and start traveling, so you can meet the foreign women who will blow your mind.
-The best language to learn to impress women overseas.
-The top 3 jobs you should do if you want to meet women.
-How hanging with guys that have the same goals will help you achieve yours.
-The importance of Neil Strauss's "The Game" and the game of "flagging".
-And the shocking thing you should stop doing if you want to increase your libido… warning, this will be hard to do!

29: Mark Zolo: The Naughty Nomad - Foreign Women & Sex

Take the leap and be brutally honest! Today on Sessions with Steven, Colin recaps his first week of the 30 Day Rejection Challenge. Out of 5 attempts, he gets 1 phone number. As a result, he's been out dating women! Listen in to hear what works and what doesn't work in getting a number from a woman.
SPECIFICALLY, COLIN AND I SPEAK ABOUT:

Colin's recounts of his adventure in "straight up" honesty and directness in entering no-strings attached dates
How to take the lead with women and its simplicity (like grabbing her hand!)
What to do when given the "side cheek" kiss at the end of the date
His insights on feeling OK with the girls who say no (rejection is comfortable!)
Pushing through insecure moments, facing your fears and diving in
His experience of a woman expressing to him, "assertiveness is attractive"


28: Colin's 30 Day Rejection Challenge - Sessions with Steven: Ep. 11

The time has arrived! With the 30 day rejection challenge being only one day away and before Colin's big breakthrough, listen in as he faces his fears and anxieties. Listen as he tries to convince me to back out and bail, and hear how I turn it around and give him the support he needs to put himself out there. 
We also talk about how the unconscious mind works in trying to protect you by throwing out anxious thoughts and fears and physical aspects, like weak knees, clammy hands, increased heart rate, etc. We learn how to break through the anxiety and challenge your own self

19: Sam Vaknin: Are You a Narcissist? - Author of Malignant Self Love

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