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Men of Action: Forum

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Solo Social Proof
This group, rightly so, focuses on demonstrating social proof through group dynamics. It is, by far, the best way to do it. But we all start out building our circles alone, or can often be in a situation (say travelling) where we don't have an established social circle. Yes, we can use our IGs to help demonstrate our status, but we must first be in a conversation to be able to share our IG. There are two ways to get into the conversation: to approach or to be approached. Usually the one being approached is perceived as the higher status person. In today's world, where people gather less, I see fewer men demonstrating presence (what the younger guys call aura) and charisma, particularly presence. Presence is essentially the non-verbal social cue that makes you feel that someone is high value even if they're sitting alone and not saying a word. This is also what women can often perceive as "mysterious". Presense is a combination of style, posture, confidence, and stoicism. Charisma is when you combine presence with the verbals of a skilled orator. I'm not particularly physically attractive, I'm just getting by financially, despite losing 100 lbs I'm still obese, and I'm a bit of an introvert. Yet after about 20 min of sitting at a bar I have both men and women coming up and starting conversations with me (presence) which last for 30 min or more (charisma). The best thing is that these can be developed. I developed them through my job to the point where they're now just a part of who I am. It's a cheat code that every man should work on.
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Reminds me of an event where I sat on a couch at a party, just silently taking it in. Body language was confident and open, but not showing interest in anyone. Then an older woman just sat down next to me, older as in cougar, not grandma. She was with a buffoon loudmouth who was just annoying everyone. She said she could see my calmness and stillness and just needed to be next to me for a bit. I told her to stay as long as she wanted. We started a great conversation, and now shes an important ally in my social circles.
How to get girls to lean in
Howdy y'all this is my first question in MOA, very grateful to be here! I went out to the club last weekend with a bunch of girls from my work and their friends. I danced with several of the girls and they were very comfortable with me. When I saw a photo opportunity I told them to all come in, and they came close to me, but didn't touch me or lean in as much as I was hoping. We're all very friendly with each other but how do I set the posing so they start touching and leaning in more?
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If you are having someone else take the picture, have them tell people to squeeze in. This is a natural thing for a picture taker to say, and it would get the desired effect.
MOA, level 3 (come make fun of the new guy) 🤣
Hello everyone how is it going? I’m new to MOA but managed to reach level 2 rapidly. I’ve been sorting out the pieces in my life together so I’ve been on and off. I have a few questions if you don’t mind me asking to those inclined to help us new/low lv. members. After realizing how important social media is to lifestyle and networking, I’ve recently downloaded social media again. I’ve only downloaded instagram and brung my old account back to life. I’m only at 9 posts but through time I know that will eventually /continuously grow. I also have YouTube but no Facebook (app) linked or TikTok. 1.) Can I get by with just instagram, and youtube? Is Spotify a platform I can grow on as well? 2.) Growing my instagram, my only means to travel are the bus, uber, or my bike (don’t have my vehicle anymore, long story). I plan on working on the financial aspect of life but how do I find these events Michael speaks of in the first video? I’ve check all the recommendations of instagrams and know what I want to build towards. How can I keep track of what’s going on in MOA and future events in MOA and to be invited to said event??? If anyone can help me with this. I know progress is slow and I am trying to keep an open mind. I’m literally in the bottom of the barrel right now and looking for guidance for those who wish to share. Best regards and hope you all have a wonderful weekend. 🙏🙏🙏
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I'm old school, so I invite people to events through text and FB messenger, BUT I see the IG is much better for scalability and presents your "sales pitch" much better than any other platform. I'm still working it out myself, but know that texting and messenger don't scale, so return on time invested is limited.
Rich Somers interview - women who are not used to authority.
This blew my mind Because it was always there and I had stopped noticing it. Thanks Michael. But those of you who didn't watch the interview or don't remember seeing this part, What I'm talking about is when a woman grows up without a leader figureWhat I'm talking about is when a woman grows up without a dominant or a male leader figure, she questions you throughout the day the week the month non-stop basically. I have started noticing even men doing this which gives a very feminine vibe. If anyone has more to add to this phenomenon I would love hear more. Please share.
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I'm pretty masculine, and I will question a leader I have no confidence in. Being retired from the Army, I appreciate and work well with competent leadership, but my tolerance for incompetent leaders is extremely thin. If a woman is questioning your leadership, look into the reasons why. It could be that she never had male role models, or it might be that she is a woman who had great role models but you haven't demonstrated yet that you are a competent leader. A smart woman, a smart man too, will not follow without evaluating the competence of the leader.
Accomplishments of Feminism
- Decreased marriages (zero benefits for men). - Decrease birth rate (unsustainable levels). - Higher rates of divorce. - Higher rates of promiscuity for women. - Average men have essentially become invisible. - Mass abortions (over one million per year). - Higher rates of depression. - Higher rates of substance abuse. - Higher rates of SSRIs. - Men in women's bathrooms. - Men in women's sports. - "My pronouns are" people. Did I miss anything? In my opinion, feminism hasn't really been about equality, it's really only been about retribution, restitution, and emasculation.
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The biggest impact has been the nearly complete revamp of the system which now creates men as betas as a default. Men under the age of 70 who have reclaimed masculinity have had to un-learn decades of societal narratives and redefine themselves. I just saw an article where a woman was complaining that for years shes dated men who gave her no sparks, no fire. No shit, men who excite you, are rare, and the weak ass but super nice guy are everywhere.
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Matthew Brixey
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Making plans, relentlessly taking ground every day Retired SSG, US Army. IG brix__brix

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