Now that I've completed this iteration of AM5 (there will be more), I thought I would put up my evaluation of what progress I made based on all of the advertised benefits of AM5.
Shannon, based on what I have written below, would you say that moving on to WM2 is likely to give me positive, desirable results? Would you say I'm better off using another program, or re-running AM5 before doing so? I welcome any thoughts you may have, as well as anyone who has something helpful to add.
Have let go of any negative self image, attitudes, thoughts and beliefs about yourself.
Have a powerful, positive sense of self respect, self esteem, self image and self worth.
Each of these is a massive success without reservation. I've been working for years to improve my self image, and have achieved more progress with AM5 than with counseling, affirmations, and competitors' subliminals.
Have unshakable self confidence.
My self confidence is far better than it was than when I started. I still have a long way to go, but the progress from "very low" to "not bad" is incredible.
Be unaffected by rejection.
This one is mostly there. I still sometimes get oneitis when I've invested time into a woman and the chemistry doesn't work, so I obsess a little trying to figure out what I did wrong. Eventually, this fades and the result is an attitude of "It's her loss." The period is shortening, though, so there may be a lack of coordination between "Alpha" and my old thought patterns.
Treat women as people to enjoy the company of, without taking them too seriously, needing them, or being easily upset by them.
This is massively successful. I'm not easily upset by women and their behaviors.
Have released expectations towards women, which often lead to bad choices, actions, attitudes, thinking and responses.
This is an example of good progress, but not complete on this iteration. While my expectations are reduced, I still sometimes expect they'll be more attracted or responsive to my attentions. I look forward to dismissing these expectations.
Be self sufficient and self reliant mentally, emotionally and otherwise.
Very much so, almost to the point that my friends are thinking I'm antisocial. The fact is, I'm busy. I have limited time to chat or socialize due to my other obligations.
No longer be, or come across to others as “needy”.
Again, this is almost going too far, where I won't reach out for help when I can clearly use it.
Take good care of yourself, your hygiene and your appearance, not just because you want to be attractive to beautiful women, but because it makes you feel good about yourself.
I've always been a hygienic person, but self-care has been a failing of mine for a long time. I neglect my nails and frequently put off a shower or bath because I'm busy with my other tasks. I don't let myself get to the point of being stinky, though. It's just that I could take better care of myself.
Be able to effortlessly approach any woman you want – and the more attractive you find her, the easier it will be.
This is still a problem for me, and it is my own fault. I've not spent enough time socializing to establish congruity between my patterns and my attitude.
Be selective about whom you spend your time with, and which women you give your time, interest and affections to.
This is very much true, and I may have swung too far the other direction.
Exude an aura of confidence, commanding presence and authority, which gets you respect, attention and obedience.
Exude an aura of sexiness that makes you much more attractive to the beautiful women you encounter. The more beautiful they are, the more attracted and interested they will be.
I lack the perspective to address these. I believe it is there, because others show me more respect than previously, and women are more open to me.
Have a Zen attitude, which keeps you calm when other guys would lose control, thus demonstrating your self control and mastery of the situation – an Alpha/dominant male trait.
This is definitely a success. I am so much calmer in the face of situations that would normally try my patience.
Display graceful, confident body language, which broadcasts your power and dominance to all, but especially females (for whom body language is a very important way of communicating, and thus determining the men they are interested in).
This is mostly there. My walk is more relaxed and upright, but sometimes relaxes back into a hunch.
Display the attitude, thinking, actions and speech patterns of an Alpha/Dominant Male.
This is mostly there, and I expect will become more evident over time.
No longer seek approval from others, nor be concerned with what they think of you or what you do or say.
I still catch myself doing this, so while it's not an unconscious behavior yet, I believe it will become so. I catch myself trying to say nice things to people in the expectation that they will appreciate it. This is an old pattern that will take longer to destroy.
Be your own man, who does what he wants, when he wants, how he wants, where he wants.
That is definitely the case, but I started with an advantage in this case.
Be in control when dealing with women, and especially beautiful women or women you are interested in.
I'm still getting used to this. It's like part of my mind still thinks I should be nervous, but I'm not. The old nervousness was a very strong pattern, so I'm not surprised I retained some of it after a single iteration of AM.
Be entirely unconcerned about “getting the girl” or achieving sexual interaction, which will make the ladies percieve you as higher status, higher value, and more worthy of both.
Be easily able and willing to walk away from people and situations you don”t like, and TELL HER NO – whether it”s to her asking for sex or anything else.
Be in complete control of yourself and your environment, and YOU will be the one who controls when, how, and with whom you have sex.
Develop and display a fantastic sense of humor, which will make you socially popular and attractive to others, especially beautiful women.
These are all wildly successful. I've always had a good sense of humor and ability to make others laugh. The higher status feeling is fully integrated and congruent.
Be entirely comfortable in social situations of any type, whether they are familiar to you or not.
When I'm talking to people at a party, online, or wherever, I'm comfortable, even with saying nothing. This can be disturbing to others, though, if I'm not helping them fill silence that they experience as uncomfortable.
And do it all while being polite and graceful!
I'm generally polite, but the grace was a nice bonus.
Acceptance of, and feelings of deservedness of, being treated well
Deserving respect from others
Self love and liking yourself
Valuing yourself
These are all fully in place.
Extended ego balancing
This is a grand slam success. I feel good about myself, but neither superior nor inferior to those around me.
Strong, centered masculinity and masculine presence
Again, I lack perspective to evaluate this.
Destruction of negativity within you concerning yourself and others, and replacement with positivity
Yes, I'm far more positive than I used to be.
Self acceptance with continual striving to be better than you are
Self acceptance, yes. Getting better, I think so. I can see evidence of it when I think about it, but the naturalizer has made the distinctions hard to discern.
Destruction of laziness
Motivation boost
Doing what needs to be done, because it needs to be done, and that is the way of the Alpha
No, I retain my lazy and procrastinating streaks. They may require more-focused products to eliminate.
Extroversion enhancement and training
I'm far more extroverted than I was previously. I like it. A lot!
Self forgiveness
A huge success. Mistakes I've made in the past, which used to haunt me, are now just cause to chuckle.
Social stability, skill and strength
I can't figure any criteria to just this against. My life is in turmoil, so social stability is not something I've focused on.
Overcome abandonment issues
Didn't have these in the first place.
Success training
I've not seen evidence of this.
Gratitude
It's there, in spades.
Self trust
I do trust myself, but I think there can be more, which I hope to see realized in another iteration of AM5.
Self image of man, instead of boy
Leadership training and development
Decisiveness training
Authenticity and congruency training
Destruction of jealousy and possessiveness, and replacement with self security, self reliance and self satisfaction
Constant self growth and progress
These are all very strong, and I look forward to strengthening them with my behavior.
2/14/2013 - Updated Ego Balancing now that I know what was meant.
Shannon, based on what I have written below, would you say that moving on to WM2 is likely to give me positive, desirable results? Would you say I'm better off using another program, or re-running AM5 before doing so? I welcome any thoughts you may have, as well as anyone who has something helpful to add.
Have let go of any negative self image, attitudes, thoughts and beliefs about yourself.
Have a powerful, positive sense of self respect, self esteem, self image and self worth.
Each of these is a massive success without reservation. I've been working for years to improve my self image, and have achieved more progress with AM5 than with counseling, affirmations, and competitors' subliminals.
Have unshakable self confidence.
My self confidence is far better than it was than when I started. I still have a long way to go, but the progress from "very low" to "not bad" is incredible.
Be unaffected by rejection.
This one is mostly there. I still sometimes get oneitis when I've invested time into a woman and the chemistry doesn't work, so I obsess a little trying to figure out what I did wrong. Eventually, this fades and the result is an attitude of "It's her loss." The period is shortening, though, so there may be a lack of coordination between "Alpha" and my old thought patterns.
Treat women as people to enjoy the company of, without taking them too seriously, needing them, or being easily upset by them.
This is massively successful. I'm not easily upset by women and their behaviors.
Have released expectations towards women, which often lead to bad choices, actions, attitudes, thinking and responses.
This is an example of good progress, but not complete on this iteration. While my expectations are reduced, I still sometimes expect they'll be more attracted or responsive to my attentions. I look forward to dismissing these expectations.
Be self sufficient and self reliant mentally, emotionally and otherwise.
Very much so, almost to the point that my friends are thinking I'm antisocial. The fact is, I'm busy. I have limited time to chat or socialize due to my other obligations.
No longer be, or come across to others as “needy”.
Again, this is almost going too far, where I won't reach out for help when I can clearly use it.
Take good care of yourself, your hygiene and your appearance, not just because you want to be attractive to beautiful women, but because it makes you feel good about yourself.
I've always been a hygienic person, but self-care has been a failing of mine for a long time. I neglect my nails and frequently put off a shower or bath because I'm busy with my other tasks. I don't let myself get to the point of being stinky, though. It's just that I could take better care of myself.
Be able to effortlessly approach any woman you want – and the more attractive you find her, the easier it will be.
This is still a problem for me, and it is my own fault. I've not spent enough time socializing to establish congruity between my patterns and my attitude.
Be selective about whom you spend your time with, and which women you give your time, interest and affections to.
This is very much true, and I may have swung too far the other direction.
Exude an aura of confidence, commanding presence and authority, which gets you respect, attention and obedience.
Exude an aura of sexiness that makes you much more attractive to the beautiful women you encounter. The more beautiful they are, the more attracted and interested they will be.
I lack the perspective to address these. I believe it is there, because others show me more respect than previously, and women are more open to me.
Have a Zen attitude, which keeps you calm when other guys would lose control, thus demonstrating your self control and mastery of the situation – an Alpha/dominant male trait.
This is definitely a success. I am so much calmer in the face of situations that would normally try my patience.
Display graceful, confident body language, which broadcasts your power and dominance to all, but especially females (for whom body language is a very important way of communicating, and thus determining the men they are interested in).
This is mostly there. My walk is more relaxed and upright, but sometimes relaxes back into a hunch.
Display the attitude, thinking, actions and speech patterns of an Alpha/Dominant Male.
This is mostly there, and I expect will become more evident over time.
No longer seek approval from others, nor be concerned with what they think of you or what you do or say.
I still catch myself doing this, so while it's not an unconscious behavior yet, I believe it will become so. I catch myself trying to say nice things to people in the expectation that they will appreciate it. This is an old pattern that will take longer to destroy.
Be your own man, who does what he wants, when he wants, how he wants, where he wants.
That is definitely the case, but I started with an advantage in this case.
Be in control when dealing with women, and especially beautiful women or women you are interested in.
I'm still getting used to this. It's like part of my mind still thinks I should be nervous, but I'm not. The old nervousness was a very strong pattern, so I'm not surprised I retained some of it after a single iteration of AM.
Be entirely unconcerned about “getting the girl” or achieving sexual interaction, which will make the ladies percieve you as higher status, higher value, and more worthy of both.
Be easily able and willing to walk away from people and situations you don”t like, and TELL HER NO – whether it”s to her asking for sex or anything else.
Be in complete control of yourself and your environment, and YOU will be the one who controls when, how, and with whom you have sex.
Develop and display a fantastic sense of humor, which will make you socially popular and attractive to others, especially beautiful women.
These are all wildly successful. I've always had a good sense of humor and ability to make others laugh. The higher status feeling is fully integrated and congruent.
Be entirely comfortable in social situations of any type, whether they are familiar to you or not.
When I'm talking to people at a party, online, or wherever, I'm comfortable, even with saying nothing. This can be disturbing to others, though, if I'm not helping them fill silence that they experience as uncomfortable.
And do it all while being polite and graceful!
I'm generally polite, but the grace was a nice bonus.
Acceptance of, and feelings of deservedness of, being treated well
Deserving respect from others
Self love and liking yourself
Valuing yourself
These are all fully in place.
Extended ego balancing
This is a grand slam success. I feel good about myself, but neither superior nor inferior to those around me.
Quote:I don't even know how to define this, so it is neither successful nor unsuccessful.
Strong, centered masculinity and masculine presence
Again, I lack perspective to evaluate this.
Destruction of negativity within you concerning yourself and others, and replacement with positivity
Yes, I'm far more positive than I used to be.
Self acceptance with continual striving to be better than you are
Self acceptance, yes. Getting better, I think so. I can see evidence of it when I think about it, but the naturalizer has made the distinctions hard to discern.
Destruction of laziness
Motivation boost
Doing what needs to be done, because it needs to be done, and that is the way of the Alpha
No, I retain my lazy and procrastinating streaks. They may require more-focused products to eliminate.
Extroversion enhancement and training
I'm far more extroverted than I was previously. I like it. A lot!
Self forgiveness
A huge success. Mistakes I've made in the past, which used to haunt me, are now just cause to chuckle.
Social stability, skill and strength
I can't figure any criteria to just this against. My life is in turmoil, so social stability is not something I've focused on.
Overcome abandonment issues
Didn't have these in the first place.
Success training
I've not seen evidence of this.
Gratitude
It's there, in spades.
Self trust
I do trust myself, but I think there can be more, which I hope to see realized in another iteration of AM5.
Self image of man, instead of boy
Leadership training and development
Decisiveness training
Authenticity and congruency training
Destruction of jealousy and possessiveness, and replacement with self security, self reliance and self satisfaction
Constant self growth and progress
These are all very strong, and I look forward to strengthening them with my behavior.
2/14/2013 - Updated Ego Balancing now that I know what was meant.
Fear is a liar.
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -- Ernest Hemingway
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -- Ernest Hemingway
