From our brother Shogun Roy Elmiraz:

Greetings Derek,

I’m writing to you to share my thoughts after watching Frank Herbert’s Dune.

The Bene Gesserit is an exclusive sisterhood in which members train their minds through years of mental conditioning to attain extraordinary abilities. (They call it “The Way”). This is like what we do in the Shogun Method brotherhood!

The difference is, of course, Shoguns are not enslaving the world, but the heart of the women we love.

I noticed how they trained their voice almost like what you wrote in the HypnoVoice manual. Tweak your voice’s pitch, blotch certain words and people will comply to your commands subconsciously.

Here’s what’s interesting. Shogun Method can help people be more agreeable towards you–when used in the right frame. To me, like the Bene Gesserit, Shogun Method is “The Way”.

In Dune, the protagonist Paul trained his voice to transform from a timid guy to a leader commanding the allegiance of a tribe. It’s like how Shogun Method infuses confidence, charisma and masculinity into a man’s character.

I am not concerned with what’s right or wrong, good or bad. What matters is if it works. And it does. I know this because I’ve been practicing Shogun Method for 1 1/2 years.

Thank you, Derek, for your body of work.

Warm regards, Roy

(Edited for flow and clarity. Original email here)

Right on, Roy.

Shogun Method has been “The Way” for close to 20,000 men around the world, and for good reason.

Here’s the thing, though. Most people outside our brotherhood think Shogun Method is just another help-me-get-laid program.

As we all know, that’s not what we are at all. In fact, nothing in Shogun Method is about getting a woman to sleep with you.

Shogun Method is not The Way to a woman’s pussy. It’s The Way to virtùous masculinity. 

Or, in Roy’s words, it infuses masculinity into a man’s character.

And that’s why most intermediate Shoguns advance to deeper knowledge like Shogun Method X and Dark Spirituality. Because fixing your relationships with women is only the first step. Your inner voice calls out to you to chase your higher-order goals.

To Roy and our other esteemed Shoguns: 

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our calling as virtùous men. Together, we’ll continue to walk The Way with purpose and honor.

Shoguns are at war.

And since you’re now a Shogun, war calls out your name. 

War with who, you ask?

Well, let’s start with our traditional nemesis– the Pickup Artists. Or PUAs, as they like to call themselves. 

PUAs hate us because we are different from (or, better than) them.

But here’s the thing. I have nothing against who they are, only what they teach. They lead men down the wrong path, and that doesn’t sit well with me.

That’s not all. What’s despicable about PUAs is the dirty tricks they pull–like undermining Shogun Method to peddle their ebooks and seminars.

A brother Shogun sent me this video yesterday…

Another day, another asshole PUA putting down Shogun Method to peddle their crap ebooks.

I’m not linking the video because you shouldn’t be wasting your time with this junk. But in case you’re curious, here’s what this clown says in about ten minutes of monologue in monotone:

1. Using pseudonyms is apparently wrong. Everyone should use their real names and post their real identities online. Especially Shoguns. That means you. And especially me.
2. Shogun Method plagiarizes the methodologies of an ex-conman, implying we Shoguns are “immoral”.
3. Instead of learning “immoral” Shogun Method, people should buy his totally-not-a-scam $67 ebook. 

There, saved you a click and ten precious minutes of your life.

Now, here’s the thing. PUAs may want to fight us, but I’ve decided to stop giving a shit because of two reasons. One, Shoguns are smart enough to see through their grift. And two, we’ve got bigger wars to fight.

The truth is I could care a whit about these two-bit shysters. What I do care about is legitimate criticism about Shogun Method–especially those written and published in books. Yes, proper books–not a fucking YouTube video.

Like this gem from (the tediously titled) Social Engineering: How Crowdmasters, Phreaks, Hackers, and Trolls Created a New Form of Manipulative Communication by Robert W. Gehl and Sean T. Lawson (MIT Press, 2022).

Written by two professors in Canada, this is a book on social engineering–the art of human hacking. And naturally, Shogun Method are cited inside it. I guess we are officially “Crowdmasters”, “Phreaks”, “Hackers” and “Trolls” now.

In Chapter 6, the authors singled us out for treating women as objects that “can be manipulated and controlled with the right behavioral stimuli”. They then cited Shogun Method as a “disturbing example”.

I’m leaving this screenshot here so you can draw your own conclusions. As you can see, almost the entire writeup is laden with bad errors and laughable misjudgments. 

For one, the authors mistook us for Pickup Artists. WTF? Anyone who has spent more than five minutes reading our material know that we are anything but.

Alas, the accusations about manipulation and control are somewhat accurate, semantically at least. But the point is moot. Because really, what aspect of human relations is not about manipulation and control, one wonders?

Next up is Radial Journalism: Going Beyond Traditional Lines by Alexandra Kitty (Cambridge Scholars, 2023).

This one left me speechless. Ms Kitty first accuses “primal misogyny” as not mere “ad hominin” (I am assuming she meant ad hominem), and then without missing a beat, in the next sentence, launch an ad hominem attack on us (emotionally illiterate, inadequate, repulsive). What the hell?

The truth is I’m still waiting for an intelligent criticism of Shogun Method but it’s far from coming. One wonders why. Because it’s actually easy to rip our work into shreds. All one needs to do is to rip apart the foundational tenet on which Shogun Method is built upon–

Human relationships are subject to power struggle.

Do they deny hierarchy exists in relationships? 

Frame collisions are real. We all know this to be true. 

When two humans interact, they are in a collision course for power and authority. One ultimately victors while the other concedes control.

If this is generally true, does it stop being true in a relationship between a man and a woman? Surely, no.

Now, here’s the thing. Shogun Method exists to tilt the power of control in the favor of men. That’s our entire reason to exist.

But because of that, our very existence is repulsive (Kitty’s words) to these people. Do you know why?

There is only one explanation. They don’t want us–men like me and you–to have the power. That’s the reason.

Make no mistake. There’s a war against us men. 

The truth is they don’t want you to have this knowledge. 

And we all know why. Shogun Method will help us win, and they don’t like it.

I want you to be strong. I want you to have the power. I want you to win.

But it’s not what I want that’s important.

What do you want?

If you’re willing to learn, I’m willing to teach.

Buckle up, my brother. The attacks will only intensify from now. If they can take away our precious knowledge today, they will. Let’s protect it as we must.

Do you feel you’ve been friendzoned by a woman you like?

She seems to like you, but she’s reluctant to commit.

Or she says she’s interested, and yet she wants to keep her options open.

Now, you might think: 

“Nah, maybe there are some other things she must do first, and she’s just taking her time.”

If that’s what you’re thinking, then here’s some bad news: You’re friendzoned, my friend.

Here’s why: because if she truly liked you, she would have picked you already. 

The fact that she hasn’t means she doesn’t like you enough.

As a Shogun, you should already know this. A woman’s actions speak louder than her words.

The friendzone is like quicksand. The longer you stay there, the harder it is to escape.

Think of the friendzone as the final boss of attraction. The usual lightweight seduction tricks won’t work. You’ll need to dig into your deep repertoire of Shogun Method knowhow and use a secret weapon.

That secret weapon is a Shogun Sequence I call The Unlovable. It’s a new Shogun Sequence you’ll learn in this Insider’s Guide, and it’s what you’ll need to beat the final boss.

After all, to beat the boss, you’ll need to hit its weak spot. And a woman who friend-zones you has not one, but two, weaknesses.

And The Unlovable will hit both at the same time.

SHOGUN SEQUENCE: THE UNLOVABLE

So, what exactly is The Unlovable?

It’s a tactic that will make her, for a precious window of time, stop seeing you as just a friend. Instead, she’ll start seeing you as the obvious choice for her next lover.

That’s a drastic change in mood for her. How does The Unlovable make it happen?

Two ways:

First, it’ll make her see you as different—certainly more interesting—than her other admirers.

Here’s why that’s important…

Right now, she may sense you’re romantically interested in her. That’s nice, but that’s no different from all the other guys orbiting around her.

So, your attraction to her isn’t exciting at all. Instead, it bores her to realize you’re just another one of her orbiters waiting to jump into her panties.

The Unlovable snaps her out of that mindset and makes her see you as not like the others. That’s the first half of the formula.

Here’s the second: it presents her with an obstacle to overcome.

Most guys think that, to impress a woman, they have to put their best foot forward. That means showing no weaknesses, having no flaws, and being the perfect man…

…and well, guess what? That’s why most guys get friendzoned.

Because here’s the truth…

If there’s one thing a woman can’t resist, it’s to fix an attractive man who’s broken in some way. To feel needed by a strong, manly guy—it’s one of her deepest needs, even if she doesn’t know it.

Akira Anzai taught us this in Shogun Method X. Deep inside the woman psyche is the hunger to find a Wounded Warrior to nurture.

If she’s emotionally healthy, she will want to feel needed by a man whose wounds could only be healed by her.

She won’t be able to resist it.

And if that’s not enough, here’s a third way The Unlovable will break you out of her friendzone. And here it is– 

Disasters work well in relationships, especially when you resolve them.

Think about it for a moment. Who are the strongest, happiest couples around?

Are they the ones who have lived a comfortable, low-stress, low-risk life?

Or are they the ones who survived multiple crises, tragedies, and disasters over the years?

You’d better believe it—the couples who have gone through hell on Earth are the ones who experience heaven on it.

It’s a known fact. Human relationships emerge stronger after they survive a crisis of some sort.

We see it all the time. Soldiers form strong bonds with each other after fighting wars. Survivors of natural disasters come out stronger and wiser.

And couples who go through crisis have the most ironclad relationships of all.

And guess what? That’s true even if the disaster is faked.

Strangely, that’s how your friendship with her will turn into a sexual relationship–a challenge or disaster.

These three, used together, is powerful enough to break the friendzone for a moment. That’s the formula behind this mighty Shogun Sequence.

It’s likely going to be your last shot, so let’s make it a good one.

Now, let’s take a look at two examples on how The Unlovable works.

EXAMPLE #1: THE BIGGER MISSION

Remember the last time your last instance of getting friendzoned. No matter what you did, she kept blocking your advances. Pretty frustrating, wasn’t it?

Back then, you had virtually no chance to break out of her friendzone. And so, nothing came out of your friendship with her.

Now, with The Unlovable under your belt, things are going to be different. Out of nowhere, she’ll start dropping hints, flirting, and even asking you out.

These are things she’d never do with someone who’s just a friend. It’s wonderful when you see it unfold right in front of your eyes.

So, how exactly do you make that happen?

Simple–watch out for the time when she starts talking about relationships with you.

For instance, it could be when she’s ranting about the boys in her life. Or she might tell you about a friend of hers who’s having trouble with her boyfriend.

When that happens, wait for a lull in the conversation.

Then you deliver The Unlovable in its two-sentence glory–

“I don’t know about relationships. I mean, I’m interested, but I don’t think I’m up to the task.”

If she asks why, you then tell her a story. It must be about a previous relationship that taught you a valuable lesson.

As an example, let’s say your last ex taught you your personal goals will always be more important than love. You have a Bigger Mission that overshadows everything, including relationships.

You can say:

“Well, here’s why I say that. My last relationship was with a girl who wanted to be my number one priority. At the time, I thought it made sense—that was true love, right?

“Unfortunately, the relationship got really toxic. She became so demanding of my time that I couldn’t focus on my work. It got so bad that I called it off.

“So, yes. From then on, I promised myself to always put my own shit first. My girlfriend will only ever be second priority at best. That makes me unlovable and unable to love, and that’s fine by me.”

That’s an example of a story that backs The Unlovable.

The key is to communicate the fact that you are, in fact, incapable of love and being loved.

You’re not here to boast, fish for sympathy, or prove a point. That will only make her feel suspicious, which is the opposite of what you want to happen.

Instead, you’re just sharing a truth about yourself that’s relevant to the conversation. And when she senses no malice in your revelation, she’ll think about you more.

And the more she thinks about you, the less she sees you as a friend.

Soon, you might notice her hinting about dating and talking more about relationships. From there, you can make side-statements like:

“If we were to date, I’d probably be a bad boyfriend— because I can’t give you 100% of me. I’d let you do whatever you want so I can do the same.”

Or:

“If we ever got together, we probably wouldn’t last long, given my situation.”

Side-statements like these will reinforce the idea of dating you in her mind. And when she thinks of it enough, making it manifest in reality becomes easy.

EXAMPLE #2: THE DAMAGED SOUL

Here’s another form of the Unlovable–

“I’m not sure about getting a girlfriend. I’m convinced it’s not for me.”

When she asks why, you can tell her a story about a previous relationship that hurt you badly. It may have started well, but ended because of your own flaws.

Here’s an example:

“A few years ago I met a woman who I thought was the one. Unfortunately, as our relationship went on, I realized I couldn’t open myself up to her. I couldn’t love her like she deserved. I broke her heart—all because I couldn’t let her in.”

And you finish with the same nonchalant, matter-of-fact manner:

“So, yeah, right now, it’s not for me, and I’ve accepted that.”

A story like this makes her realize that you’re not romantically interested in her like she thought.

Instead, you’re simply a great guy who’s fun to be with and who likes her company. Who’d have thought?

And your unlovable story makes you all the more endearing. Soon, she’ll start opening up to you, too.

When that happens, you again start painting a pretty picture in her head. Make her think of the two of you in an fun, easy-going relationship where there’s no pressure or judgment:

“If the two of us ever got together, you’d probably be annoyed as hell. I always want to do my own thing.”

Or:

“If I dated you? I’d feel so sorry for you. You’d have the worst boyfriend in the world who wouldn’t care what you did.”

Again, if you deliver this Shogun Sequence properly, she’ll feel drawn to you. And it’ll be enough for her to start seeing you as a potential lover instead of just a friend.

SIX IMPORTANT CAVEATS

You’ve just learned about The Unlovable, the Shogun Sequence designed to destroy friendzone problems.

As powerful as it is, though, there are certain caveats on using it. Do not use it in any of the following six situations:

1. You haven’t talked to her yet, and you’re planning to use the Shogun Sequence as an opener. Fair warning: It will backfire.
2. You’re planning to use it as a joke. Likewise, it’ll backfire, as she’ll see you as untrustworthy.
3. You plan to look depressed or troubled when you use it. She won’t react to it as strongly, and it’ll turn her off. Remember: you must be nonchalant, matter-of-factual, and totally accepting of your statement.
4. You plan to tell anyone about this Shogun Sequence. You wouldn’t reveal the secrets of your trade, would you? The fewer people know about it, the more effective it will be for you. Obey Precondition #2!
5. You plan to use the examples in this Insider Guide word-for-word. Unless the examples perfectly fit the context of your conversation, be original. The Shogun Sequence must fit neatly into your personal story instead of stand out like a plot hole.
6. You’ve already shown her you loved her, or would love her if given the chance (such as by confessing your feelings). The switch to suddenly “being incapable of love” will feel ingenuous, and she won’t trust you.

In summary–

The Unlovable is your last resort for when you’re getting friendzoned. It breaks her trance by doing three things:

1. You reveal a romantic disinterest in her, which makes you different from all the other men in her life;
2. You reveal a tempting flaw for her to fix, which is something she can’t find in her other admirers; and
3. You introduce disaster in your relationship, strengthening your bond when you resolve it.

Remember–the longer you stay in a woman’s friendzone, the harder it becomes to escape it. Once she starts talking to you about her relationships with other men, that’s your cue.

Use The Unlovable on her. It’s your best chance at making her realize it was you she wanted all along, all this time.

For more of these hard-hitting Shogun Sequences, refer to the Handbooks–Volume 1 and 2.

How does artificial intelligence describe Shogun Method?

To answer this question, I gave ChatGPT a spin over the weekend. I’ll tell you my verdict later, but here are snippets of some of its output with my commentary.

PROMPT: What is Shogun Method?

CHATGPT:

Shogun Method is a type of seduction and persuasion technique developed by Derek Rake. It is a system that uses a combination of psychology, hypnosis, and persuasion techniques to influence and control people’s thoughts and behaviors.

[Derek: 90% correct… except that seduction is not what we do. Shoguns enslave, not seduce.]

The Shogun Method is based on the idea that people are motivated by their emotional needs, and that by tapping into these needs, one can gain power and influence over them. It involves a series of steps, or “modules,” that guide the user through the process of seducing and controlling another person.

[Derek: Accurate. The series of steps are the IRAE Model, though ChatGPT couldn’t (or wouldn’t) name it.]

However, it is important to note that the Shogun Method has been criticized for being manipulative and potentially harmful, as it involves using psychological techniques to influence people without their knowledge or consent. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to use such techniques in relationships, as they can have negative consequences and harm the individuals involved.

[Derek: Well, it may be surprising but I agree with this. I never claim that Shogun Method is for everyone–in fact, it’s an overkill in most cases. Guys who decide to be Shoguns must always do it with their eyes wide open.]

PROMPT: Why is Shogun Method so controversial?

CHATGPT:

The Shogun Method is controversial because it involves using psychological techniques to influence and control people’s thoughts and behaviors without their knowledge or consent. Many people view this as manipulative and potentially harmful, as it can involve manipulating someone’s emotions and exploiting their vulnerabilities.

[Derek: A scalpel may be dangerous in the hands of the criminal, but in the hands of a surgeon, it saves lives.]

Critics of the Shogun Method argue that it is unethical and goes against principles of mutual respect and consent in relationships. It can also be seen as a form of emotional manipulation, which can lead to negative consequences for both the user and the target.

[Derek: How could an artificial intelligence bot could be an arbiter on ethics? This is silly. I will trust the judgment of Shoguns to decide what’s right or wrong, not some computer program.]

Furthermore, the Shogun Method has been associated with pickup artist (PUA) culture, which has been criticized for promoting toxic masculinity and objectifying women. This has led to concerns about the potential for the Shogun Method to be used in ways that perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes and contribute to a culture of misogyny.

[Derek: Garbage. Shoguns are not PUAs. And the cheap accusations of “toxicity” and “misogyny” are getting tiresome.]

Overall, the controversy surrounding the Shogun Method is largely due to concerns about the ethical implications of using psychological techniques to manipulate and control others, as well as the potential for it to be used in ways that perpetuate harmful stereotypes and contribute to harmful behaviors in relationships.

[Derek: People who can’t control themselves from abusing the power of Shogun Method have no business learning it. The question of ethics, therefore, is moot.]

PROMPT: Why does Shogun Method work so well?

CHATGPT:

The Shogun Method is designed to be effective in influencing and controlling people’s thoughts and behaviors because it uses a combination of psychological principles and techniques that are known to be powerful and persuasive.

[Derek: Correct. It’s remarkable that the bot understands how Shogun Method works for both genders–it’s not merely for women or “seduction”.]

One key factor in the effectiveness of the Shogun Method is its use of emotional triggers. The system is designed to tap into the emotional needs and desires of the target, such as the need for validation, security, or acceptance, and use those needs to create a strong emotional connection with the user. By doing so, the target becomes more susceptible to the user’s suggestions and more likely to follow their lead.

[Derek: 100%.]

Another factor is the use of techniques such as pattern interrupts, framing, and anchoring, which are all designed to disrupt the target’s normal thought patterns and create a sense of confusion or disorientation. This can make the target more receptive to the user’s suggestions and more willing to comply with their requests.

[Derek: This hits the bullseye.]

Overall, the Shogun Method is effective because it combines these various psychological techniques into a comprehensive system that is designed to create a powerful influence over others. However, it is important to note that these techniques can be potentially harmful and should be used with caution, if at all.

[Derek: Good summary, but why spoil everything with a woke commentary in the end?]

My verdict?

C+

ChatGPT understands Shogun Method factually, but the idea of a computer program lecturing humans on morality is hilarious.

As Winston Cevallos so eloquently puts it, Shogun Method is for wolves, not sheep. If one thinks he can’t control its power, then he shouldn’t learn it. End of story.

Addendum. Some Shoguns asked if we could use ChatGPT to spin up some Shogun Sequences. We tried, and the results were bad. It turns out that artificial intelligence could never produce something that could be birthed only from real emotions and experiences in the flesh. For Shogun Sequences, stick to the Handbook.

This article is written by Drew Gillett, a brother Shogun since January 2021. It has been slightly edited for readability and flow.

Having learned Shogun Method and Shogun Method X, I was fascinated by a New Yorker article about the power of Putin’s propaganda in Russia:

What explains the popularity of an authoritarian regime like Putin?

Answer: They have stories to tell.

And, as you know, stories are always more powerful than secret police. Yes, they have secret police and regular police, too, and, yes, they’re serious people and they’re terrible in what they’re doing to those who are protesting the war, putting them in solitary confinement.

This is a serious regime, not to be taken lightly. But they have stories. Stories about Russian greatness, about the revival of Russian greatness, about enemies at home and enemies abroad who are trying to hold Russia down. And they might be Jews or George Soros or the IMF or NATO. They might be all sorts of enemies that you just pull right off the shelf, like a book. We think of censorship as suppression of information, but censorship is also the active promotion of certain kinds of stories that will resonate with the people.

The aspiration to be a great power, the aspiration to carry out a special mission in the world, the fear and suspicion that outsiders are trying to get them or bring them down… those are stories that work in Russia.

It seems to show that entire societies can be brainwashed using stories.  Which should make us all wonder… what stories have we been told by our teachers, our professors, our news media, and our other forms of entertainment that are lies?

To quote Scott Adams on Twitter–

Anyway, I thought it all was quite fascinating given how storytelling (as described inside Shogun Method X) can impact an entire society.

Drew Gillett, Shogun

Who is the most attractive man in the world?

Without question–it’s the Wounded Warrior.

This male archetype is weird that its appeal to women is almost universal. From my years of coaching Shoguns, this is the one thing that is consistent and predictable–

Women always fall for the Wounded Warrior.

But why?

In Hypnotic Storytelling Vol 2, Shogun Brian Marsh had described the Monomyth. The Hero’s Journey is a storytelling device that speaks to our psyche. It works so well because we all identify with the storyline.

We are our own heroes in our lives. We have our struggles, and we face our own challenges in the journey to redemption.

On a deeper level, redemption is what defines us. It gives our lives raison d’être–the reason to exist in the world. Redemption is something to strive for. To some, it’s something to die for.

The Journey to Redemption

Now, here’s the interesting thing about redemption…

How we redeem ourselves depends on gender.

Redemption gives us our roles in life. To a man, it’s the role of a hunter. To a woman, it’s the nurturer.

And it all harks back to our cavemen days. The man hunts wild animals and fights other rival tribesmen. And when he gets injured, his woman nurtures him back to health.

That was the life of humans for hundreds of thousands of years. And for that reason, our DNA is hard-coded with this rule–

Men fight. Women heal.

In modern life, the lines are blurred and the roles reversed. That’s why the modern society is fucked but that’s another story.

Now, here’s the thing…

We may live in modern times but we still think with the caveman’s brain. Same goes with your woman. She can never fight her natural instincts.

This is why women desire the Wounded Warrior. It’s an opportunity for them to play the role endowed on them by mother nature–the nurturer.

The Attractive, Vulnerable Man

Most guys want to appear perfect in the eyes of their women. They think that to attract women, they have to be flawless.

Nope.

This may sound crazy to you, or it might go against everything you believed about women, but it’s true–

What makes a man attractive to a woman are his flaws.

A woman doesn’t want a flawless man. Because in a flawless man’s life, she has no role. He doesn’t need her.

In a flawed man’s life, however, a woman’s role is crucial. She fills the void, heals his wounds, nurses his scars. She helps him get back on his feet…

Men fight, women heal, remember? When a woman nurtures a man, she is living out her life purpose, her raison d’être…

…and because of this, women can’t help but to love the Wounded Warrior.

The Balance

Remember this because it’s important–

You should show your flaws, but it doesn’t mean you have to be a total loser.

The Wounded Warrior is still a Warrior. Strength and masculinity should be your default. You are the hero of the story, so behave like one…

…and when it’s opportune, be vulnerable.

Finding the balance is key. The perfect man is a turnoff, as unattractive as the total loser. You never want to appear flawless, and yet you don’t want to be a weakling, either.

Here’s what’s ideal–

You want to appear perfect to the world, and yet you’re somewhat vulnerable to your woman in private. That way, she experiences your masculinity and yet gets to nurture you.

When done right, vulnerability is sexy.

Got that?

To recap–

1. A woman wants a man she can nurture.
2. Show her your flaws, so she gets to nurture you.
3. Balance your flaws with your strengths.

Simple, yes?

Here’s what’s slightly, tricky, however…

Finding the balance between your flaws vs strengths is a hard thing. 

It’s something like Fractionation. You have to give the equal amount of joy and sorrow to your woman… or you might screw up. Looking for the sweet spot is key here.

For guidance, look into the Hypnotic Storytelling Vol 3 program. It’s advanced level storytelling focused on one thing–the Wounded Warrior archetype.

We’ll dive deep into the ten characteristics of the Wounded Warrior, so you can play one with precision. You’ll also discover how to find the elusive flaw/strength balance for best results.

Remember: Hypnotic Storytelling Vol 3 is free with Shogun Method X. This comes on top of volumes 1 and 2 that you’re already getting as part of the package. For more details, click here.

Do you know which part of a woman’s body gives her the most sexual pleasure?

Surprise, surprise. It’s not her vagina, or clitoris, or her nipples. It’s her brain.

It’s strange, but true. For a woman, sexual pleasure comes more from imagination than the physical act itself.

In other words, what’s inside her mind is more arousing than what she sees or touches.

Guys are different, right? Nice boobies plus tight asses equal instant arousal.

When it’s time for sex, the brain shuts down as the dick takes over. Imagination is optional.

To a woman, though, imagination is everything. And I mean, everything.

In fact, what she imagines a man can do turns her on more than what he could actually do. It’s true.

So, what does this mean?

This–it doesn’t matter if you’re a hobo who lives under the bridge and dress like one. Work her imagination and she’ll get the hots for you.

Now, don’t get me wrong. Looks do matter. It’s just that there’s something else that matters more.

If you’ve seen an ugly guy parading with a busty supermodel in his arms, you know why. What he lacks in looks, he makes up in his ability to work a woman’s sex organ–her brain.

The Hero Archetype

So, how do you get this ability to work a woman’s brain? How do you become sexy in your woman’s imagination?

Well, to answer this question, consider this–

What type of men that woman usually call sexy?

The hero in a movie.

James Bond. Tyler Durden. Indiana Jones.

“But wait, Derek. Those guys are handsome as fuck. Didn’t you say looks don’t matter?”

True, but here’s the thing. Even the uglier looking heroes (or sometimes, anti-heroes) get lots of action.

Does this man look familiar?

His name is Danny Trejo. He’s a Hollywood actor.

Now, let’s be real here. That’s not exactly male model looks, right? And yet, he got to snag Jessica Alba at the end of Machete. Jessica fuckin’ Alba.

Of course, that’s just a movie, but you can be sure that this dude gets laid in real life by beautiful women.

So, this is what I want you to know–

Women love heroes.

Be the hero in her imagination and everything else matters little.

The Key To A Woman’s Imagination

Quick recap–

1. A woman’s imagination of you is what makes you sexy, not how you physically look
2. You can manipulate a woman’s mind to imagine you as a sexy man.
3. Women think heroes are sexy.

So, to make a woman picture you as a sexy man in her mind, the answer is obvious–

Craft a story where you are the hero.

And this is where your Shogun ability of storytelling is in play.

Indeed, the best Shoguns have one thing in common–they are amazing storytellers. Why? Because if you can tell engaging stories to a woman, you can make a woman imagine anything you want… including the picture of you as the hero in her mind.

Shogun Method is storytelling. Shogun Sequences are stories, right? What about Intrigue Pings? Short stories in two to three sentences. Fractionation? A story that brings a woman through an emotional rollercoaster.

Anyway, back to storytelling. Shogun Method is effective because it’s different from conventional storytelling. The differences are–

1. You’re not simply narrating the story to her. The story is experiential; she is in the story with you in real life.
2. There’s a specific story Formula that works on women.

What’s this Formula?

The Monomyth+

Before we get into the specifics of the Formula, here’s what I want you to understand–

Throughout history, we humans have been telling ourselves one story, again and again. Yes, only one. It’s the same story rehashed with new faces and new places.

What’s this story?

The Monomyth. 

Some call it the Hero’s Journey because it tracks the journey of a hero from creation to redemption–

1. The hero lives a mundane life.
2. He receives his calling and leaves home, going on an adventure.
3. He faces his enemies.
4. He defeats his enemies and receives a lesson.
5. He wins a victory.
6. He returns home, bringing with him the spoils of the victory.

Every (good) story follows this six-step structure. Let’s go through a couple of examples.

Lord of the Rings:

1. Frodo is a hobbit that lives a normal life at the Shire.
2. His friend Gandalf entrusts him with the One Ring, and later asks him to destroy it. He leaves the Shire for Mordor.
3. He gets ambushed by Sauron’s minions.
4. He survives the attacks with the help of the Fellowship of the Ring.
5. He tosses the One Ring into the lava at Mount Doom. Sauron crumbles.
6. He returns to the Shire, victorious.

Star Wars:

1. Luke Skywalker lives a boring life on Tatooine.
2. He receives a distress call from Princess Leia meant for his friend, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan asks him to answer the call.
3. With the help of his friends Han Solo and Chewbacca, he seeks to rescue Leia from the Death Star. The Empire attacks him.
4. Luke rescues Leia.
5. He destroys the Death Star.
6. Leia awards Luke and Han medals for their heroism.

Fight Club:

1. The Narrator lives a humdrum life.
2. His apartment burns down. He moves in with Tyler Durden, someone he met on the plane.
3. He found that he is Tyler Durden himself.
4. He “shoots” Tyler Durden by shooting himself in the mouth.
5. Tyler Durden dies.
6. The world crumbles as he looks on with his woman.

Hollywood follows this Formula like a zealot. Why? Because it’s a surefire way to churn out blockbusters that make them shitloads of money. Movies that follow the Monomyth immediately appeal to our collective psyche.

That’s the power of the Monomyth, or the Hero’s Journey.

Now, here’s the thing…

The Monomyth can sell a couple of movies, sure. The Hero’s Journey may appeal to normies, but you need something extra to make it work on the woman you love.

You want that secret Shogun Method sauce that gives your story that seductive magic.

What’s that secret sauce?

Fractionation.

Your woman wants not only a hero. She wants a hero who gives her the emotional rollercoaster that she craves.

Or, to put it differently…

She wants a hero who fractionates her.

That’s the Shogun Method’s twist on the Monomyth–the Monomyth+ (plus). Hero’s Journey plus Fractionation… is the combo that plants the imagery of YOU as the sexy hero in her mind.

Got all that?

As a Shogun, you should already be familiar with Fractionation.

To take a step further, you must learn how Fractionation works inside a story. Hypnotic Storytelling 101 will teach you advanced Fractionation in storytelling–

• Fractality
• Conflict & Resolution
• Tension Addiction

With this understanding, proceed to master the Monomyth in Hypnotic Storytelling 102. It’s our canonical framework of storytelling–the Hero’s Journey with that unique Shogun Method twist.

Good news: you’ll get the Hypnotic Storytelling series bundled together with Shogun Method X for free. To redeem this offer, check out Shogun Method X.

This Insider’s Guide contains seven observations about human behavior in various social situations. As you will see, how humans behave is remarkably predictable. We are all wired to react to similar social situations in similar ways. It’s in our DNA.

Each of these observations stem from a (subconsciously obeyed) behaviorial rule. We’ll also pair each rule with a Key to Power–so you can turn any social situation to your advantage! 

Rule #1: People don’t want to look stupid

People want to pretend to know everything. Or, at least, they don’t want to appear ignorant–especially in front of people important to them. 

Key to Power: Presumption of wisdom.

Plant ideas inside your mark’s mind by presuming his knowledge or intelligence–

“You’re smart, so you’ve noticed this.”

“…but of course, you already know that.”

“Someone like you would probably…”

“Can’t fool you, right?”

“This will be a walk in the park for you.”

Rule #2: People can’t imagine

As a general rule, people can’t imagine things. Imagination is the domain of the creative. Few people are. People have problems visualizing the outcome of anything. This leads to trouble because they never see the dire consequences of their actions.

Key to Power: Future Projection.

The Future Projection Sequence is a standard Shogun Method fare that’s useful in persuasion. Make your mark picture the ideal outcome in his mind. Use sensorial cues that trigger emotions and sensations. Avoid the use of logic.

Use these trigger phrases–

“Imagine this…”

“Here’s what’s gonna happen…”

“Picture this in your mind…”

“You know what’s coming next, right?”

“It’s a dream coming true…”

Rule #3: People are lazy

Most people only want to sit around and do nothing. If they don’t have to go to work and still get the money, they won’t go to work. That’s human nature–people want the easy way out of everything.

Key to Power: Shortcuts.

Provide a shortcut. Show you have a solution to your mark’s most pressing problems. Importantly, make the solution easy. If you require him to jump through hoops, he will never do it. In fact, don’t even make him think.

Trigger phrases–

“Here’s a little-known shortcut I use…”

“There’s this crazy simple way to do that…”

“You can do that is just two easy steps…”

Rule #4: People stick to habits and routines

People drift through life from one state to another, like a dream. Our lives are entrenched inside hardened habits and stubborn routines. Inertia stops us from trying new things and embracing new ideas.

Key to Power: Pattern Interrupts.

You need something that will shock your mark from his routine so he pays attention to you. With women, you already know what captures their attention–Intrigue Pings. Amazingly, Intrigue Pings also work as a persuasion device. See Module IV inside Shogun Method X.

Rule #5: People never listen

People rarely listen. So, you think your mark is listening to you as you talk? No. He’s just waiting for his turn to talk. It’s true!

Key to Power: Self-persuasion.

In Shogun Method, you’ve already learned the strange phenomenon of self-seduction. By asking the right questions, a woman would seduce herself to you on her own.

It’s the same with persuasion–you can often develop rapport with your mark simply by letting him talk. Here’s the golden rule of persuasion: conversations should be 95% about your mark, 5% about you.

Trigger phrases–

“That’s interesting! Tell me more.”

“I bet there’s a wonderful story behind that.”

“Why do you think that?”

“What happened next?”

Rule #6: People live boring lives

For most people, life is a struggle to fight boredom that never ends. Guess who makes money preying on people’s desperation for escapism and diversion? The entertainment sector. Hollywood movies, for example, rake in billions keeping people distracted from their troubles.

You, too, will have power over people if you can provide a channel for escapism from their boredom. Entertain your mark and trigger his imagination as a diversion from his reality.

Key to Power: Novelty.

Your mark is waiting for something amazing to happen to him today. You could be the person who is the highlight of his day, the bright spot on his otherwise dreary existence.

The key here is novelty. Have a gimmick of sorts. What’s interesting about you? What’s your top-of-mind feature that people remember? What makes you different?

Rule #7: People are people

People like to think they are different, but guess what? They are all the same; they act with uncanny predictability in similar situations. What works on one person could well work on another.

This may be controversial but true–free will probably doesn’t exist for most people. Why? Because if we can predict their behavior so easily, it means they have no power over their own actions.

Key to Power: Reapplication.

Shogun Method works on all women because of the consistency of the female psyche. Now, you can take a step further and reapply Shogun Method to all social situations, not just on women.

The Shogun Method principles that you know–Fractionation, storytelling, Implanted Commands–work beyond love and sexual relationships. You can use hypnotic devices like Yes Ladders, Multiple Outs and Pattern Interrupts to gain power and control over other people.

In Shogun Method X, we’ll show you how to extend the use of Shogun Method into the realm of social control and mass influence. Reapplication is the name of the game. Since you’re already familiar with Shogun Method… why stop at women when you can control anyone you want?

Have you ever texted a woman and she doesn’t text back?

I bet you have. And you can’t help but to wonder: what did I do wrong?

Here’s what you’ll need to understand: there are many reasons why a woman would not reply to a guy’s text, and sometimes, they’ve got nothing to do with the guy. It’s true.

But, here’s the thing. There’s no need to psycho-analyze her and figure out what she’s thinking. Because when a woman stops texting you, there’s only one explanation:

She got off the IRAE Model.

And you already know that as a Shogun, that’s all that matters.

Looking from the IRAE lens, you can see why the text went dead:

• Lost intrigue. There’s no reason for her to text you if she doesn’t feel curious or excited anymore. (She fell off the Intrigue stage)
• Broke rapport. Did you say something that offended her? (She fell off the Rapport stage)
• Depleting attraction. Happens when you’re too needy, or someone else more intriguing appears in her life. (She fell off the Attract stage)

Remember: it’s possible for a woman to fall off completely from the IRAE, wiping out all the gains you’ve made with her in one swoop.

That said, is there a way to revive a text that had gone cold?

The answer is yes. And it’s something I like to call the Dead Text Resurrection because, as its namesake suggests, it brings dead texts back to life.

Dead Text Resurrection

It’s a smart thing to date more than one woman at a time. This means, you’ll constantly be adding new women you meet to your rotation and dropping the ones who:

• Lose interest
• Keep dropping off from the IRAE Model
• Don’t meet your standards

So, when you’re going nowhere with a woman, you simply drop her from your list and move on to the next. You’re not needy and you don’t suffer from getting obsessed with one woman. 

That said, once in a while you might think: “Yeah, this woman is worth another shot,” and decide to revive the text conversation. Except you soon realize it’s much harder than you think.

Again, reviving a dead text thread with a woman is possible. There’s just an unavoidable drawback to doing so—you’re going to look somewhat needy to her. And you already know this: neediness is one of the worst attraction killers out there. And it is antithesis to who you are as a Shogun.

If you think she’s worth the risk, however, then here are the three most effective ways to revive a dead thread text conversation.

Method #1: Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa is Latin for ‘clean slate’. Here, you’ll attempt to start from scratch, banking on the fact that whatever mistake you made, it would have lessened over time.

If the text had gone stale because you got too needy with her, simply do three to four weeks of no contact. Avoid texting or calling her and hold back from reacting to any of her social media posts.

Then, on the 3^rd or 4^th week, text her something amusing or funny pleasant. It should not require her to reply—you’re just checking on her and that’s it.

When she replies, ask how she’s doing. And then—as quickly as you started it—end the thread without asking for anything. This is critical. Don’t do anything else… no matter how tempting it is. You want to replace her bad memories of your screw-up with a neutral one.

Now, over the next few weeks, text her once in a while. And when she seems warmed up enough, slowly put her on the IRAE Model again.

If you’ll notice, it’s not all that different from the Fake Breakup technique. It operates on the same principle: Spend enough time freezing her out, and you’ll restart on Tabula Rasa… a clean slate.

Method #2: The Ultimatum

If you’ve had enough of waiting for a reply, text her: “Nice meeting you”

Indirectly, you’re giving her an ultimatum. And it forces her to make a choice: Either she responds, or you never talk again.

Often, she’ll reply. (It doesn’t mean she likes you back; some women like to string guys along and keep them in orbit.) Other times, she’ll just say ‘bye.’ Which is fine.

Now, this method does reek of mega-neediness so use it only when appropriate. Also, remember: you must ONLY text her those three words. Don’t write her a fucking essay like a jilted lover.

Method #3: The Ziegarnik Trigger

The Ziegarnik effect is the uncomfortable feeling you get when you have an unfinished thought. That’s why we find it hard to stop thinking about partially completed work. Or, a half-watched movie on Netflix.

As it turns out, you can force a woman to reply to you by inducing the Ziegarnik effect on her mind. And you do this by texting her this:

…

Yes, all you need is to text her those three dots. Do it when she stops replying or when you’re ready to drop her from your rotation. Thanks to the Ziegarnik Effect, it makes women feel guilty or uneasy—enough to send you a reply. From our tests, it works about 60-75% of the time–that’s good enough in situations where she’s nearly dropping off from your radar.

What If You See Her Later?

Now, let’s discuss a rare occurrence that you’ll want to be prepared for, regardless. What if you’ve had a text conversation with a woman die, but then you meet her unexpectedly in person?

Easy. Simply greet her like you would anyone. Don’t mention about the text that had gone stale. That way, you won’t look needy.

If she apologizes for not replying, simply say: “Oh, yeah. I forgot about that. Don’t worry about it.” And if she wants to hang out, tell her: “Sure, let’s meet up some time,” but make it a low priority on your to-do list.

If she asks you to text her later, say “Sure,” but send her no messages. This is to force her to text you first later. It puts you back in the power position, where you should rightfully be as a Shogun.

And whatever you do—avoid ever asking her to text you. That makes you look even more desperate, making her realize: “Yeah, I was right not to reply to him,” and so she never does.

Take note that everything in this Insider’s Guide is just a small part of your texting strategy. After all, you won’t need Dead Text Resurrection if you do everything right, yes?

For the complete Shogun Method’s perspective on texting, get TextingOnSteroids. It’s a different but better way to text women–Shogun style. It’ll teach you the unique approach of contextual texting–where you’ll learn how to text a woman according to her IRAE stage.