The secret to starting your social skill development.Every Monday I’ll be giving tips on different perspectives on dating that will “free Your mind.” Like a true Maverick, I’ll give an unorthodox approach to everyday scenarios that will help you in your dating life and potentially beyond.

"Observing the people around you."

If you know me, you know I am a big fan of practice over reading. You just can't replace that kind of real-world experience.

It's the reason why companies prefer people who have already worked in their industry. Why hire a rookie when you can hire a seasoned veteran?

At the same time, I get it. It's not that easy to just go out there and do whatever it is you're supposed to be doing...

Truth of the matter is, most people don't know what they need to do in order to improve their social skills. This is why most people lean toward reading -- to gain understanding and knowledge and feel better about what they're trying to do.