StyleLife Challenge Day 6

From Rules of the Game: Master the Game in 30 Days by Neil Strauss.

I am meeting Neil tonight at the book signing for his new book, Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life. Better get back on track!

Mission 1: Conquering AA (Approach Anxiety)

Read briefing. Done.

Mission 2: If You Can't Say Something Nice...

Give four women spontaneous compliments.

When I first started this blog, I tried to hide the fact that I am a woman. Then Solid came on board and we started doing our call, and, of course, it became impossible to hide. So, now that I'm out, I can admit that this mission was very easy for me--in fact, girls do this all the time.

Since we are always trying to attract men, we pay attention to what other women do that are attractive. We notice them and often comment on them. "Oh my gosh--cute bag!" And often even try and help each other. "Thanks! I got it at this store in Georgetown...I know it looks like Gucci, but it's not...here--I'll show you the lining...that's the only way you can tell."

So since reading this chapter, I have complimented LOTS of women--and some men, too. The conversation about the bag was real. Plus, I have commented on hair, smiles, energy, and I don't know what all--I can't keep track.

In retrospect, what I SHOULD have done is forced myself to compliment someone who I felt intimidated by--either because they didn't look friendly or because they were super attractive or appeared wealthy (those are my hangups).

Going forward, I'll make more of a concentrated effort to do this and break out of my comfort zone--which is the purpose of the challenge anyway.

Mission 3: The Eight-hour Rule

Get a good night's sleep. Done. (Was having trouble sleeping, then I got sick (perhaps because I wasn't sleeping!), but now I seem to be back on track.)