I still don't like the "be yourself" attitude. It sounds like a cope or something that a NW1 would say. "I was myself but she didn't like me" (cope) or "Just be yourself like I am" (NW1). I guess that I'm unsatisfied because I went on failed dates where I felt like the lady was pleased to be with me and giving me a chance, while I didn't do the right things. Are you guys saying that I was wrong and it was decided as soon as she observed my looks? I'm always trying to keep in mind the idea that the average lady has probably dated a guy who is uglier, shorter, less polite etc. than yourself, though it may be untrue.
Fred, you should know that game does have a clearly defined methodology. Maybe it's wrong, but it is clear. You are confusing actual game with the joke that is modern game like that Tyler guy. They have no method. Original game has a very clear method. I can PM you details if you want.
Listen to me pal, you are over complicating this stuff. Stop reading this PUA crap. All you need to do is just look your best and initiate. The only regrets I have in life when it comes to women is not expressing my interest and asking the women out that I know for fact were into me. Just ask them out, if they say no, move on and ask some other women out.