120 - Problems with the Mystery Method

About this episode

This episode discusses the problems associated with 'The Mystery Method' as presented by guest Mystery.

In the 14 Sep 2020 episode of the "Odd Job Podcast" , a man who calls himself “Mystery” was the guest. The Odd Job Podcast is run by two wonderful young ladies, and they did a great job of interviewing Mystery. Mystery’s real name is Erik von Markovik and he is best known for his VH1 Reality show “The Pickup Artist”, as well as being the main source of inspiration for - and arguably the main character of - a popular pickup artist book named “The Game” by a man named Neil Strauss. Mystery now runs bootcamps and seminars teaching what he calls “The Mystery Method”, which is based on his lifelong expertise and experience in meeting women. In this week’s episode, I’ll take you through some of the problems with “The Mystery Method”. Background: Book's website: Gentlemen's Guide to Flirting (available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736798405) Consider the book your complete textbook. The content on this channel and the podcast is all free and is intended to expand upon the book, and give you even more practical examples. You'll end up being like the Navy SEALs of flirting, so cool and professional, prepared, naturally confident and effective that you know you can handle any…

People in this episode

Host: Gentlemen’s Guide to Excellence

Guest: Mystery

Topics covered

• pickup artistry
• flirting techniques
• interview analysis
• dating advice
• self-improvement

Keywords

• Mystery Method
• pickup artist
• flirting
• dating
• self-improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Odd Job Podcast

Products: The Mystery Method, Gentlemen's Guide to Flirting

Books & works: The Game

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