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Mode One: Let the Women Know What You're REALLY Thinking

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If you go to to buy this book, thinking it's going to be in the Ross Jeffries, David DeAngelo, Neil Strauss genre, you're going to be disappointed. "Mode One" is not your run-of-the-mill "How To Seduce Twenty Women in Two Weeks" ebook (I only read the ebook version, but will soon purchase the paperback).

As one reviewer here already mentioned, there are no magical pick-up lines in Alan Roger Currie's book, nor are there any NLP mind tricks involved. In the same way DeAngelo markets "Cocky And Funny," Currie more so markets "Self-Assured And Straight-To-The-Point."

Alan Roger Currie has a winner here, in my opinion. #1, he states upfront that his book is not designed to create you into an overnight ladies' man or womanizing stud. He doesn't mislead you in any way. Matter of fact, he actually tells you that if you follow his principles, you will actually get rejected by women -more- than you will if you didn't follow his principles. How is that for straightforward honesty?

He divides men into four "modes" of behavior:

-> men who love to flatter women, and wine and dine them (mode 2)

-> men who love to pretend like they're only interested in platonic friendship, but actually want to get in a woman's pants (mode 3)

-> men who get angry and bitter towards the women who have previously rejected them, and disrespected them (mode 4)

-> men who let women know in the very first conversation with them what it is they want from women, and why they REALLY want to share their company (mode 1)

The book is really not so much about attraction or seduction per se, as much as it's about conquering your fear of receiving negative reactions from women. Currie's attitude is, how can you attempt to hit a home run, if you're dreadfully afraid of striking out? Currie basically says, the reactions and responses of women are under -their control-, so don't worry about them. Only worry about what -you- have control over, which is your ability to approach a woman, and let her know what is really on your mind.

My only minor criticism is that Currie should have had more "Mode One" typical scenarios like he did with modes 2, 3, and 4. Give men more specific examples of obstacles you might run into when you become a "mode one self-assured straightshooter." Maybe that will be the sequel!

I first heard about this book from a friend of the author who lives in the Chicago area. I was skeptical about what I thought was the issue and basis for this book, but decided to buy the book, if nothing else, out of curiosity.

My #1 criticism of this book: No way should Mr. Currie be only marketing this book to MEN!!! Women could, and should, read this book as well. A second book, for the women, should be called "MODE ONE: ASK THE MEN WHAT THEY ARE REALLY THINKING"

This is not really a book about attracting women, as some other reviewers have suggested. This is really a book about KEEPING IT REAL. The book is really about real behavior vs. phony behavior. It's about cutting through all of the b.s. conversations, and phony conversations, and getting to the REAL conversations that we all need to be having with one another.

The contents of Mr. Currie's book is just as relevant for same sex conversations, as it is for conversations between men and women. Just in the past few days, I've utilized some of Mr. Currie's principles of "mode one" behavior, and it really allows you to cut through b.s. as if you had a knife in hand.

Mr. Currie should be encouraging more women to exhibit his "mode one" behavior. For example, this guy was flirting with me just a couple of days ago, and I just straightforwardly asked him, "are you looking to get to know me, and build a relationship? or are you just looking to fu-- me as soon as possible?" He didn't know how to respond. He started fumbling over his words, and he became very flustered and inarticulate. Right then, I knew the power and essence of being "mode one" with men.

The book is well written, well organized, entertaining, and informative. Mr. Currie even has a frequently asked questions and glossary in the back. Any fan of the author Michael Baisden will soon become familiar with this new author. MODE ONE will definitely leave it's mark on many men and women in society.

A loyal fan of Cliff's List, known as "The Brian", gave this review of MODE ONE:

"The Brian:
Review: Mode One: Let The Women Know What You're REALLY Thinking

This last week I was asked to give my thoughts on an e-book by Alan Roger Currie called "Mode One: Let The Women Know What You're REALLY Thinking". The first thing I want to say is the break down Alan does for his 4 modes of communication is probably the best I've read about describing both powerful and weak forms of communication. I realized thru the reading of this book that I get away with saying and doing the things I do because I communicate in Alan's Mode One communication. That is the 'Self-Assured Straight shooters'.

Alan nails his description of weak communication and does a nice job describing why the other forms of communication just do not work well on women. I actually think he is too nice on the other modes of communication, but he does make a point of describing why these modes tend to push women away from 'sexual relationship' to 'platonic friend' or even the 'Eww Factor' (this is that behavior that men do that make women avoid you at all cost).

One major plus of the book is Alan's description of the types of communication that women do not respond to. He gives great examples why men slip into negative behavior and how this negatively affects their chances with women. For example, he gives a great detailed description of why telling a woman (one you actually want to date/have sex with) that you 'Just want to hang out with friends' may get you some platonic positive response, but how that will also make you weaker (since you want her and don't have the balls to tell her) and how she will run and avoid you when you do try to make your move (since she feels you lied to her about just being friends).

Now, Alan does go into what your mindset should be for 'Mode One Communication' and how this will increase your ability to communicate effectively with women and have more success. I whole-heartedly agree that this is the correct communication and wish more guys would learn it. The only slightly negative on the Mode One book is the HOW to become this type of communicator. He basically tells you to just do it, which is a form of Mode One communication in and of itself. I think some readers are going to read about this communication, wish they could do, and not change. Others of you are going to have a little light bulb go off in their head, stop trying to impress women or run game on them, and start having massive success by just communicating from the proper frame.

I've decided to start a star system with 5 stars being top, and 0 stars being the worse. As far as 'Mode One' I give it a solid 4 stars. If you're looking for pick-up lines or openers, this is not your book. If you are looking to become a stronger all around communicator this is a great place to start."

Like many others, i read the ebook version, not the paperback (but i assume they're both the same stuff). The author, Alan Roger Currie, wrote many of the guys who bought his ebook, and asked us to offer an honest review and assessment of his ebook. So, i'm giving mine.

I was reading through some of the other reviews, and like some of the other guys, i didn't really think i could pull off this whole "mode one" behavior. Well guys, i'm here to tell you: this "mode one" stuff REALLY WORKS.

I'm a grad student at UCLA, and there was this one hottie that i've seen a few times in one of the campus libraries. The first couple of times, i never said anything to her. Like Alan Roger Currie said in his ebook, we as men allow the fear of rejection and the fear of criticism to "intimidate us" like a classroom bully.

Finally, i approached this woman. First, i just stared at her for a few moments. And she said, "May i help you?" I was tempted to wimp out, but i remembered that Alan said in his book, "Don't wimp out!" So, i didn't. I said, "I am so envious of your boyfriend." She said "Why?" I said, "Because you are SO HOT." She blushed, smiled, and said, "Well, don't be envious, because i don't have a boyfriend." Then, feeling confident with my "mode one" approach, i said, "In that case, why don't we have a threesome - you, me, and a bottle of wine."

She said "Oh my god, i don't believe you just said that!" I thought i had blown it. I was about to apologize, but again, I remember the book said never apologize for being straightforward. So, i didn't. Sure enough, after pausing for a long while, she said, "Well, with an original approach like that, how can I turn down the offer?" Then, she wrote her number down and told me to call her.

FELLAS - MODE ONE DOES WORK! DON'T WIMP OUT! STICK TO YOUR GUNS! I'M A BELIEVER NOW!! I TOTALLY ENDORSE THIS BOOK!!

first heard about this book on one of the internet dating and seduction websites, and this guy on cliff's list gave it a really good review. the book is very well-written. i agree with the other reviewer who said that if you're looking for overnight success with women, this is not the book.

he really doesn't teach you any verbal tricks, mind games, or psychological manipulations. his book is all about bold, straightforward, no regrets honesty with women. to me, it's not really a how to seduce women book, as much as it's a how to expose women who are sexual hypocrites. reading chapter 5 and chapter 6 is a must. every guy can relate to the scenario where you meet a woman who you think is a sexually consevative good girl or prude, only to find out later from friends that she's kinkier than most porno stars.

that's the #1 message of the book in my mind. for men and women to stop being sexual hypocrites, and be upfront about the fact that you want to get laid. as he said in the book, some men and women want that special someone, but other people just want to get laid. his attitude is, if you fit into the second category, don't be scared to admit that.

i'm all for that!!

This book should be required reading for all single guys between 18 and 40. Seriously. This book is excellent.

The author, Alan Roger Currie, should change the name though. It should be called "Mode One: Exposing The Pretenders and Hypocrites In Your Life In The First Conversation" That title might be longer than his though.

This is really not so much a "how to attract sexy women" or "how to seduce beautiful women" sort of book. It might be marketed that way, but really this book is about being honest with yourself about what you really want from people, and virtually forcing everyone you come in contact with to do the same thing.

I've already read this book twice, and probably will read it a third time. This book shows you how and why you should stop pretending to be somebody that you're not while at the same time exposing other people (women AND men) who are "pretending" to be one person when they are actually someone else.

And the book is very funny at times too. Some of his examples like the guy who goes from "Mode Two" behavior to "Mode Four" behavior, and pretends like he needs to use the woman's shower, is hilarious. He makes his message clear: Stop being a "verbal wimp", let women know what it is you really want from them, and if they reject you or criticize you as a result, SO WHAT. Move on the next woman.

Great book!!

If you've ever visited AskMen.com, and specifically the message board section, then you're probably familiar with a poster that goes by the moniker, "ModeOne4Ever" or "Relentless." Well, if you recognize either one of those user names, this is the same guy who authored this new book, "Mode One."

On the positive end, this guy has, or had, a very strong male following on the AskMen boards. He always gave good, solid advice about attracting women, and not playing up to their egos.

As a minor criticism though, I don't if the average guy could totally follow the "Mode One" philosophy of just approaching a strange woman, and letting her know what you're REALLY thinking. It's just way too risky. I'm not suggesting that guys be corny, or supplicate to women, but let's face it: no guy wants to risk turning a woman off by being TOO honest with a woman about what they're REALLY thinking about (sex).

I give Alan credit: Unlike most books on the market related to dating and seduction of women, he does not give examples of "pick up lines" for men to imitate. A lot of guys will be disappointed by that, but I think it's a good move. A lot of these other books will have 100 guys in the same shopping mall or nightclub using the exact same pick up lines. Alan leaves it up to each individual guy reading his book to figure out for themselves what to say to women. His only advice is that you express yourself to women in a very self-confident, and even unapologetically bold manner.

The message in his book is a good one. Be yourself at all costs, and if you get rejected by women or criticized by women, so what. But my concern is that many guys won't receive his message well because the prospect of being rejected by the beautiful blonde at the party because you're being too honest about your thoughts might seem a little bit too risky.

if you look on the internet these days, there are literally dozens of books and e-books being sold that promise to transform you into an overnight stud and ladies' man just by reading their materials.

not mode one.

alan currie's book is good, sound, practical advice to help men overcome their fear of rejection and criticism. i loved every chapter, because each one was so full of information and wisdom. he explains, very thoroughly, the pros and cons of mode two behavior, mode three behavior, and mode four behavior.

if you're looking for a "quick fix" at your love life problems, don't read this book. it's not for you. but if you're looking for something that will help you in the long-run, this book is exceptional.

If you've already read Alan Roger Currie's Mode One, then you will see in Chapter Six that he gives a list of about nine or ten movies that he feels capture the essence of his book.

I think he forgot at least two or three. Anyone familiar with a filmmaker named Zalman King? He made a movie called Nine And Half Weeks, with Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. He also made Red Shoe Diaries with David Duchovny (X-Files fame), and Two Moon Junction, with the beautiful Sherrilyn Fenn.

The latter two movies truly capture the essence of the Mode One vs Mode Two personalities, or in more layman's terms, the proverbial Nice Guy vs the usually more rebellious Bad Boy. If you watch Red Shoe Diaries, you will see that the female lead was in love with the Nice Guy (Duchovny), but she was more passionately aroused by the Bad Boy (don't know the actor's name). Same scenario in Two Moon Junction.

Watch those movies, and you'll get a pretty good understanding of the whole Mode One vs Mode Two argument, and why the author promotes the Mode One personality over the Mode Two personality.

Those movies, and Currie's book, basically ask you, "Do you want to be liked by women? Do you want to be complimented by women? Or, do you want to be criticized by women, but deep down, have them passionately wanting to have sex with you?" His latter chapters in the book give men new insight on being complimented vs being criticized by women. Nice Guys are usually complimented, but rarely are they passionately desired. Bad Boys are frequently criticized, but in the long term, they are usually more desired romantically and sexually.

Needless to say, I liked the book.

I first heard about this book on a men's seduction website, so I went ahead and purchased it. When you just browse through it for the first time, the book seems somewhat disappointing, because as many of the other reviewers have already suggested, your initial thought is "where are the pickup lines?"
When you look at thebook for what it is, then you start appreciating it more. This is not a book for fast seduction of women. I'll admit, that is why I first purchased it. But this book goes deeper than that.
If you're not familiar with Mode One, here are my thoughts on the book. Like the author said, you can't read this book just once. You'll miss too many good points. You have to read this book like 2 or 3 times before you start really benefitting from it.
What the author, Alan Roger Currie, suggests throughout the whole book is that after each chapter, you jot down notes on your past relationships and conversations with women (ex-girlfriends, women who you were you interested in, but who rejected you, etc). He asks you to answer questions about those relationships and conversations.
Believe it or not, these are very helpful. Like this question: "Have you ever been guilty of expressing your needs, desires, interests, and intentions to a woman in a manner that was confusing,vague, ambiguous, or not totally clear & specific?"
I've done that many times. But I didn't really realize it until I read that question. What I gathered from reading this book is that men should start concentrating more on expressing to women what is truly on their mind, than to concentrate on being liked by women, and getting positive reactions and responses from them. The author's attitude is, it is better to be totally straightforwardly honest with women, and be rejected or harshly criticized, than to tell a woman "pleasant, flattering lies," and temporarily receive positive attention from her.
As the author points out: Any woman is going to give you positive attention if your behavior towards her is pleasant, flattering, entertaining, or accomodating. What woman is going to reject you or criticize you if you demonstrate such behavior? Very few. But the key is, just because a woman says nice things about you and gives you positive reactions doesn't necessarily mean she's really attracted to you, or wants to date you or have sex with you.
My one criticism of the book is something one of the other reviewers already pointed out. In the author's chapters on Mode Two behavior, Mode Three behavior, and Mode Four behavior, the author gives specific examples of each behavior to let you know if your behavior falls into that category. But the author does not do that for the chapter on Mode One behavior. That was my only disappointment. He should have included some specific examples or scenarios of a Mode One interaction with a woman. Other than that, I loved this book. This book helps you "weed out" all of the women in your social life that are not really interested in dating you, but rather just keep you around so that you can give them flattering attention. I feel like my behavior has already changed towards women. I'm much more direct with women now about what it is I really want from them.