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whitening system, such as Crest Whitestrips, and begin using it tonight. If you haven’t seen a dentist in over a year, make an appointment.
    Freshen your breath. Start flossing daily. Consider getting a tongue scraper if halitosis is a problem. Buy gum or mints, and carry them with you at all times.
    Get free dermatology advice. Go to a department store cosmetics counter and ask the beautician what facial products she recommends for your skin type. Feel free to ask for samples or buy cheaper equivalents at a drugstore. If you consider your complexion to be a major liability, make an appointment to see a dermatologist.
    Accessorize. Buy a necklace, rings, a bracelet, a wrist cuff, or any other tasteful accoutrement. Try not to get anything that looks too cheap and mass produced—even if it is. When in doubt, err on the side of wearing something simple for now.
    Join a gym. Make an appointment with a trainer to get a fitness evaluation and exercise regimen that includes both cardiovascular training to reduce fat and resistance training to increase muscle mass. Make working out a borderline obsession.
    Eat healthier. Control your caloric intake and review your diet to limit saturated fats, refined sugars, excess salt, and food high in preservatives and carbohydrates. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and leanprotein. If you’re more than forty percent over the weight you should be, consult a doctor about weight loss options.
    Make sure your clothes fit. Go through your closet and try on everything. If jackets drop off your shoulders, jeans droop off your butt, short sleeves stop at your elbows, or shirt necks hang down to your chest, either get the item tailored or donate it to a thrift store. Same goes for anything else that doesn’t flatter you. Commit to replacing these items with well-fitting clothes that best suit your build.
    If you have any grooming or appearance issue not listed above—be it underarm sweat, foot odor, an unsightly blemish, or your ex-girlfriend’s name tattooed on your neck—this is the day to start taking care of it. Research solutions online; talk to fellow Challengers in the Stylelife forum; and, if necessary, pick up recommended products or make that doctor’s appointment.
    Don’t let yourself off the hook when it comes to looks. You no longer have an excuse.

MISSION 1: Conquering AA
    Today we’re going to discuss the single most debilitating problem facing would-be Casanovas: approach anxiety.
    Approach anxiety is a crippling disease that occurs when a man is confronted by the prospect of approaching an attractive woman. Symptoms include sweaty palms, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, and a lump in the throat. Psychologically speaking, it’s less a fear of approaching than a fear of rejection.
    If you hesitated before walking up to anyone during any of your field assignments so far, then you have approach anxiety. If you haven’t been nervous yet, you probably will as the missions grow more advanced, or when you see that one special girl. It happens to the best of us.
    So turn to your Day 6 Briefing while there’s still time and read the cure proposed by Don Diego Garcia, a senior coach in the Stylelife Academy.
MISSION 2: If You Can’t Say Something Nice…
    Make sure you shower, shave, and feel good before you leave the house today. If you developed a confidence boosting ritual on Day 4, do it. If you purchased any new items yesterday, put them on. You’re going out again.
    Your mission: Give four women spontaneous compliments. Two of these women can be people you know—friends, coworkers, even your mother. But two should be strangers.
    Avoid general compliments such as “You’re beautiful.” And avoid saying anything that could be construed as showing sexual interest, like “You’re hot.” Instead, focus on complimenting something specific, such as her nails, shoes,handbag, or posture. After spending