Hey man, welcome to the forums. My advice is not to follow one
PUA's way of doing things. They all offer good and bad advice, and the best thing to do is take what you like from each one and mould your own game out of it.
Also, your mate was absolutely right - forums like this are excellent places to learn: free advice, no bullshit advertising and friendly, hands-on members.
Also also, props for the profile pic. Fight Club is an awesome film.