Have you ever wondered why most people don’t reach the success they want? Whether it be in dating, career, finances, etc. …They end up settling, and rationalizing why it’… Read More

Preparing for sex with a new partner can feel like preparing for war. Honestly, there are few moments in life when men feel that same intense feeling of dread. I’ve seen men getting r… Read More

There was a time when I loved digesting every little thing about dating. It was all so addictive. When you first discover you CAN actively get better with women and grow your confidence, it… Read More

Confession: I used to be a professional pickup artist. Yes, I read women’s palms and rehearsed ridiculous lines that other men claimed were the secret to getting laid. I even used a &l&hell…Read More

Yuck. I want to throw up. Why would I write this garbage? Articles about “How to Drive Women Wild” are some of the most clichéd and overdone ideas. Everybody has one. And… Read More

You’ve got a date coming up. You’re anxious about taking things to the next level and having sex with her for the first time. Well, let’s get it out in the open… Th… Read More

Around 2006, I was an emotional wreck. My family was going through deep financial hardship. I felt like we had lost everything. My father lost his business, I lost my chance at a college… Read More

Back in February, before we were all socially distant, we helped six men get socially close to new people in San Diego, California with our exclusive Conquer Confidence Retreat Program. E… Read More

Welcome to the end “I think I’m having a stroke.” I stammered to my wife, struggling to get the words out. We were watching TV when suddenly the vision in my right eye had… Read More

“You’ve to look people in the eyes.” “Always hold eye contact when you introduce yourself.” “Eye contact is the key to a good first impression.” B… Read More

I’ve heard it time and time again… “We’ve gone on a couple of dates but I still don’t feel any chemistry. We’re just missing that spark, you know?&rdquo&helli…Read More

Putting yourself out there in new social situations is hard. It’s even harder when you’re putting yourself out there to find new romantic connections. You’re exposing your… Read More

Note: This article was originally written for Reconnected — a new connection coaching company founded by Julian Reisinger and me. In September, Julian and I hosted our confidence retr… Read More

“Here’s what I texted her…” he said as he handed me his phone, exasperated. I was having coffee with a client. He was frustrated because he met a woman at a food ha… Read More

Today’s article on navigating breakups comes from my close friend Jason Connell. Jason is a psychotherapist and meditation teacher in training. He is also a world-class consultant in… Read More

Photo Credit: Tool Thirteen years. Thirteen LONG years I’ve been waiting for the next album by the rock band Tool. That day has finally come with their release of Fear Inoculum (S… Read More

I met two young women from Silicon Valley while on vacation in the Caribbean. They told me every guy they date prioritizes work over them, even when they’re together. One male friend… Read More

John has always had a good heart. Tommy has always been kind of a jerk. But somehow, John and Tommy have been inseparable since they were little. Wherever John went, Tommy was right there b… Read More

Kristina, Nick, and Julian Last September, I hosted one of my Conquer Confidence retreats in Dublin, Ireland with Julian and Kristina of LoveLifeSolved. [Note: Meet the women you want at our… Read More

What if you could regularly have sex with young, beautiful women with nearly no chance of rejection? Would you do it? Well, you can. Right now, in fact. This isn’t a joke or a scam. Y… Read More

Let me ask you… When you’re really sick, who do you want by your side? When I was young, I often got mind-numbingly painful migraines. In those moments, I wanted nothing more t… Read More

Don’t. Get. Married. You’ll lose your freedom. You won’t see your friends. Worst of all, say goodbye to your sex life. That’s what people told me my whole life. And… Read More

The spoken word carries immense power. A person’s voice can start revolutions. It can captivate audiences. It can make someone fall in love. In the same sense, restricting a voice can… Read More

Men get hung up when they need to follow-up with women. When it’s time to message a girl they recently met, just had a date with, or haven’t talked to in a while – they pa… Read More

I love hearing romantic success stories. Even after eleven years, I still get a huge smile on my face when a client shares their enthusiasm from a positive dating experience. That’s w… Read More

I knew an outgoing girl who had a lot of guy friends…or so she thought. One day I told her, “You realize that most of these guys like you, right?” She thought that was pr… Read More

Our surroundings subtly impact our everyday life. Different environments have different effects on our state of mind. When I write, I like background noise and activity. So sometimes I work… Read More

The average American man has only one close friend. In England, 2.5 million men don’t even have that. Loneliness is the #1 reason people seek counseling. And if we don’t get tha… Read More

Today’s article is from my close friend, Jason Connell. As a consultant, he’s worked with multi-platinum recording artists, professional athletes, top government officials, and… Read More

In theory, I’m a prime candidate for being a total loner. I’m an introvert. I work from home and I love to read. I have strong, controversial opinions that often challenge peopl… Read More

Effective flirting is an art form. Sometimes it can feel impossible to master.  If you’re too shy and worried you’re going to upset someone, you hold back. If you&rsqu&helli…Read More

The other day, a new client asked me, “You’ve been coaching for a long time. How has your coaching and the advice you give to clients changed?” This took me by pleasant su… Read More

Sometimes we carry scars from past relationships for years. Those experiences can be traumatic and leave a permanent mark on us. If you’ve ever been hurt in a relationship, you probab… Read More

I was NOT an athletic kid. In little league, they put me in right field, where they thought I’d do as little damage as possible. Even then, I got yelled at for daydreaming and playing… Read More

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The average woman has been on a lot of first dates. She’s endured many of the same boring conversations. She’s been asked the same cookie-cutter questions. And she’s had t… Read More

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I’ve been helping guys with their relationship woes for a long time. It may surprise you, but the number of men I’ve talked to that have been in abusive relationships is stagger… Read More

Some people are born ugly. That’s not a personal judgment — it’s the truth. The people society deem as attractive get more job opportunities, shorter criminal sentences, a… Read More

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Teasing gets a bad rap. Many men avoid teasing women they like because they’re worried about offending them or coming off like a total jerk. These are valid concerns. A lot of “… Read More

Srinivas Rao is an unstoppable force. He’s a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of three books. On his wildly popular podcast, he’s interviewed hundreds of the most success… Read More

Breakups are messy and brutal. One day you feel like you’re in paradise. The next it feels like your soul has been ripped from your body. I’m not talking about the on-again off… Read More

Simple question: Do you want to meet more women? Then here’s the hard truth: At some point… You WILL get rejected. Some women will be unavailable or uninterested to you. You WI… Read More

From left to right: Me (Nick), Krissi, Julian. Pictures courtesy of Sarah Katharina Photography I’m back from my confidence retreat in Barcelona with Julian and Krissi of LoveLifeSolve… Read More

You see an attractive woman walking her dog. Or grabbing coffee. Or reading a book in the park. How do you get from “Wow that is a stranger I would maybe like to get to know better&rd&helli…Read More

One of my best friends just had a bad month. A really bad month. He lives across the country but decided to fly to Boston to see some family and close friends, myself included. He needed to… Read More

Last month, I visited a new city with some guy friends. It was our vacation time and an opportunity to go out for a few nights of fun. We saw some live music, ate epic food, and visited a b… Read More

People have a strong reaction when I tell them I’m a dating coach. Many guys get standoffish or defensive. They’re personally challenged by the idea that I critique men on their… Read More

Money has been a symbol of status and power for thousands of years. And for thousands of years, women have desired wealthy men. It makes sense…money makes the world go ‘round… Read More

I’m not a gambling man. When I take risks in life, they’re calculated. I consider the probability of getting the outcome I want. I use patterns and statistics to make informed d… Read More

It seems like every day we see another sexual harassment or assault scandal unfold. It’s heart-wrenching and often sickening. I can’t even imagine what the victims went through… Read More

I know a lot of stupid smart people. AKA I know a lot of stubborn smart people. These are people who are inflexible in their intellectual beliefs. And in this modern world, that doesn&rsquo&helli…Read More

With each new year, we think about all the things we wish we could add to our lives. We want more money. We want to get healthier. We want more confidence and a more outgoing attitude. We w… Read More

I watched my wife play at Carnegie Hall in New York City two weeks ago. I ended up in a box seat with a family of four. I said hello and we talked about how incredible the venue looked. At… Read More

Some men seem to have natural, effortless charm with women. And I bet if you ask them what they’re thinking about when they’re meeting new women or on a date, they’ll say… Read More

A few months ago, I watched someone I care about succumb to cancer. He was my wife’s uncle. Even though he lived 1,000 miles away, we made the effort to visit him three times in under… Read More

Dave Perrotta is a Boston friend and dating coach who embodies the “just do it” mentality. Since he cold emailed me for an interview on his old podcast, I became inspired by his… Read More

From left to right: Julian, Pete, Kristina, Me (Nick). Pictures courtesy of Sarah Katharina Photography About two years ago, I had a vision sparked by my friends Julian and Kristina from Lov… Read More

You are whatever you think you are. Whatever labels you use to define yourself, those are the limitations you face. That’s the only world you’re cultivating for yourself. &ldquo&helli…Read More

To me… Happiness starts with the daily choice of understanding and prioritizing your needs. It’s about figuring out and pursuing the connections and experiences you find fulfi… Read More

Being in sales has been a significant part of my life for almost twelve years. I’ve sold home loans, government technology, and now, I sell my coaching services to people who’ve… Read More

Relationships come with challenges that don’t exist when you’re single. One challenge that’s particularly difficult is learning how to handle your partner spending alone t… Read More

It seems like everyone I talk to hates the dating process. They go through the motions because they have to, but not usually because they’re excited about it. They feel it’s a h… Read More

I’ve always been a private person. I’ve never been afraid to share my intimate details but I wanted it to be with people I trust. It also had to be in the right moments. In my p… Read More

Life is a series of choices. And I believe our quality of life is determined largely by those choices. Of course there are other factors such as luck, genetic predisposition, upbringing, an… Read More

This is a guest post by Pete, an advanced social skills coach from Beard Strokings. Nick: Casual dating is clearly on the rise. With apps like Tinder, many people are choosing to forgo comm… Read More

I grew up playing video games. At 3 years old, I was leaping chasms on Atari’s Pitfall and crushing goombas as Super Mario on the Nintendo. By 6, I was using DOS to kill Lemmings, sho… Read More

Being able to introduce yourself to new people is arguably the biggest determining factor in a man’s dating success. This one ability does so much for you. If you say hi to one new pe… Read More

Today, my friend Pete will show you how he’s used his charisma to date multiple women while being open to a long-term connection. Pete is an advanced social skills coach who… Read More

  I believe developing your self-security and self-esteem is one of the most important journeys in life. This means: practicing self-compassion and gratitude, prioritizing your wants… Read More

I often write about choosing compatible, high-quality people to date. But sometimes in that pursuit, you still chase the hard-to-get, uncommunicative, or “crazy” girl because sh… Read More

There’s a great feeling of accomplishment in doing something yourself. Being “self-made” is often seen as the American dream. And so, asking for help can seem like a fail… Read More

Let’s set the record straight. If women always tell you, “You’re a great guy but I don’t feel that spark…” It’s because they don’t feel a s… Read More

I grew up during the baby stages of the world wide web. I’m talking AOL 2.0 CDs, Lycos searches, and my Dragon Ball Z Geocities page. The internet helped me communicate with people a… Read More

Jason asking the hard questions. Pictures courtesy of Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography. In February I ran my second confidence retreat with my friend Jason Connell in Austin, Texas. Jason b… Read More

Pervert. Freak. Creep. Pig. Idiot. Asshole. Slut. It’s so easy to judge someone and put a label on them. We’ve always been taught there are two types of people: the good and th… Read More

The first few months of a connection are exhilarating. Everything’s fresh and hormones are surging. It’s a wild emotional ride with a sort of beautiful chaos and uncertainty. But… Read More

Today’s article is by Sarah Jones. She helps introverted men bring out their best to attract women. Sarah is also a master at recognizing the best opportunities to approach some… Read More

We idolize geniuses. Many even consider academic success and intellectual prowess as the hallmark of personal achievement. So people bust their ass to get into top schools. They land high… Read More

I see genuine friendship as sacred. When your parents and older relatives are all gone, a great friend can be by your side for the rest of your life. They become part of your new family. A… Read More

I had way too much energy as a kid. I was easily distracted and could never sit still. My dad has a report card from my kindergarten teacher that says: “Wonderful boy. But he never n… Read More

For years, people have asked me to write a Valentine’s Day post. I never have. There are already a million list articles about Valentine’s Day gifts. Every unique date idea and… Read More

Meet Daryl Davis. Daryl is a seasoned black American musician who’s played with some of the best. He also hangs out with KKK members. For decades, he’s set out to change the mi… Read More

Earlier this year I had dinner with friends for some good, old-fashioned male bonding. And like many instances when friends get together… They all complained about their significant… Read More

Everybody wants sex. (Okay, almost everybody. There are an estimated 1% of people who identify as asexual.) But as for the rest of us, we all want to get down. Even the people you’d… Read More

Today’s article is from my good friend Jason Connell. Jason has a rare gift: he makes people feel like the best version of themselves. This skill has created amazing opportunities fo… Read More

Everyone wants to be happy. But after reflecting on the hundreds of conversations I’ve had in 2016, something became quite clear to me… A lot of people don’t feel happy o… Read More

We all know that practice makes perfect. And like anything else, working on your romantic skills will help you attract more people and build stronger connections. The tricky part, though… Read More

Hiding behind a device has made it INFINITELY easier for all of us to be, for lack of a better word, “flakes”. I don’t mean flake as a judgment of someone’s charact… Read More

A lot of men tell me the hardest part of meeting women is not having a friend to go out with. They say… All their friends are in a relationship or married. Or their buddies don&rsqu&hellip…Read More

The idea of “getting permission” in dating has become a hot social topic the last few years. Many women are adamant that they would not allow someone to make a move on them with… Read More

When I first started dating, nothing was more exciting than the rush of flirting with a new girl over text. It always felt like the start of something good. I also remember that nothing wa… Read More

Even though millennials are having less sex than past generations, there’s no denying we’re in a hookup culture. Marriages are starting later and later. More men and women are… Read More

There’s no denying that some people NEVER seem to change. You probably know someone who’s been stuck in the same destructive cycle for a long time. They may make small adjustmen… Read More

Back in May, an old friend emailed me to invite me to a private island he co-owned with some other guys. They were planning to meet up on the island and take on a few carpentry projects to… Read More

Last week, I wrote about the incredible success men experienced at my confidence retreat. Many of you requested a future retreat that focused on charisma — arguably the best social s… Read More

Pictures courtesy of Sarah Katharina Photography You may remember my Conquer Confidence retreat I hosted with Julian and Kristina from LoveLifeSolved in Majorca, Spain this past August. Afte… Read More