Young Men Improve Dating Through Deliberate Practice

Ahead of 2026, the author argues young men should treat dating as deliberate practice, advocating frequent 'reps', explicit escalation, and postmortems to build social skills and confidence. Citing contributors including Zac Hill, Eliezer Yudkowsky, and Aella, the piece recommends shooting your shot, tactical moves like requesting hand-holding, and warns about timing, skill limits, and reputational risks from online mockery.
Key Points
- 1Encourages deliberate dating practice, urging young men to gain 'reps' and postmortem interactions
- 2Explains this builds social skills, confidence, and transferable abilities for careers and relationships
- 3Advises explicit escalation and shooting your shot, but warns of timing, skill, and reputational costs
Scoring Rationale
Provides practical, actionable dating tactics; limited novelty and narrow scope reduce impact for broader audiences.
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