“Something Funny Happens When You Stop Needing Women” - Mark Manson

The gist

1. Neediness is about why you do something, not what you do, so cool actions still read as desperate if they are done for approval.
2. Men who succeed broadly with women prioritize their own view of themselves over what others think of them.
3. Pickup artistry systems often demoralize men because they require so much self-contortion, leading them to blame women instead of the broken model.
4. Knowing your own values and sharing them honestly is the foundation of attractiveness, not grooming tips or conversational tricks.