The Magic Ingredient of Seduction

Last Saturday, Mr X (of “The Player’s Guide” fame) came up to Singapore and we caught up over tea on a sidewalk cafe on Orchard Road. He told me this story about two guys, Mark and Sam, who he coached in his super-exclusive, $3,997-a-year Player’s Guide Inner Circle in Santa Monica.

“Mark looks like a smelly bum off the back alley in the slums of Compton, no sh*t,” Mr X says. “And he’s not exactly super smooth either.”

Inner Game Secret #1: Situational Confidence

I’m sure you’ve been in one or more scenarios wherein you felt like you’re in control, on top of things and absolutely know what you’re doing. So have I. Most of these scenarios involve an area of expertise. Maybe you’ve been showing some people what you can achieve with a deck of cards, or you’re [...]

Warning: Everything You Know About Body Language Is WRONG!

Body language is often said to be a key aspect in dating and seduction. 
Guess what - that’s VERY true. Mastering body language skills is truly essential in any guy’s ‘game’. But while body language is important, people have got misconceptions on how to use it.
The common thinking is that a guy should look out for [...]

“Natural Game” – The Four Characteristics of the Natural Seducer

When we talk about Natural Attraction, a few things come to mind. 
First, we know that the interaction between you and the girl wasn’t forced, and you didn’t go out of your way to place yourself in that position. It just happened. Not all men know how to react when placed in a dating situation that [...]

Want To Be Good With Women? Stop Being a Wimp!

The most important thing you will learn in dating women is how to quit acting like a wimp. The idea is to never let your inner demons get in the way, and just going for what you want. You can apply this idea in your daily life, starting with the most obvious. 
Action Step #1: “Accept” [...]

How To Create Massive Amounts of Attraction

When one becomes a student under the Zen Master it is an advantage that he is always involved with his students’ progress and can provide tips specifically for the Mastermind group.

Last Friday afternoon we had yet another session with the Master (who was joined by Mr X - author of The Player’s Guide) in his leafy gardens in Petaling Jaya suburbs where we talked about some of the more advanced Zen Seduction tactics - how to use the ‘Pre-Qualification Tactic’ to generate attraction in women.

Below an excerpt from one of our discussions which includes a rather ‘ingenious’ adjustment to one of the questions posed to the Master.

Reader Question: How To Escalate From Platonic To Sexual?

In this blog post I will answer a question emailed to me at derek @derekrake.com.
Paul Duhan asks:
First, a little background: I perform magic.  You might even call me a magician.  Recently, I’ve been using it as a way to talk to women.  It works pretty well, and I’ve got a lot of tricks up my [...]

The Zen Master’s Qualifier Method For Making Women Attracted To You

On Wednesday I had gone to visit the Zen Master in the leafy suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, where we spent an hour in his serene yard enjoying Lapsang tea and talked on our favorite topic of the psychology of seduction and influence.

“Derek, I want to share with you today a very powerful method for creating strong attraction,” said the Master.

Rake Interviews Stephen Nash (”PlayboyLA” from The Game)

As part of our ongoing series of Interviews with Seduction Masters, we talk to Stephen Nash (aka “PlayboyLA” from Neil Strauss’ book The Game) who spills the beans about the infamous “Project Hollywood” and talks about why he doesn’t recommend ’sarging’ while giving away his top two techniques on picking up women.

As part of our ongoing series of Interviews with Seduction Masters, we talk to Stephen Nash (aka “PlayboyLA” from Neil Strauss’ book The Game) who spills the beans about the infamous “Project Hollywood” and talks about why he doesn’t recommend ’sarging’ while giving away his top two techniques on picking up women.

Stephen has

A Surefire Tactic To Generate Attraction In Women

“Here’s a good exercise for you to improve on any skill - not only for dating and seducing women,” said the Master.

“Have you ever looked at yourself from a third person’s point of view? Have you stepped outside yourself and observed your behavior when you are around females?”

I shook my head.

“Then do this,” continued the Master, “Visualize yourself talking to a woman you just approached, and want to close.”