Assume the close to eliminate desperation from your mindset
One of the core sales rules is to assume the close, and Fabrizio Rausa applies this directly to dating. Instead of sitting on a first date thinking 'I need to get laid, I need to get laid,' adopt the mental frame that it has already happened. You already slept with her. That single shift in mindset removes desperation from your body language and energy. Women can detect even one small hint of desperation, and the moment they smell it your chances are effectively ruined. Assuming the close keeps you relaxed, confident, and present rather than outcome-dependent.
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