Books..

[saltynipple]

I know there are threads on here mentioning books to read but some are out dated. When I did a search for "books" there were a lot of posts that came up that I had to dig through to find value.

Just curious what books people are reading and/or suggest. For pickup, self improvement, etc..

The two that I recommend:

1.) Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
2.) The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

And here is a good one that is free and short; As a man thinketh..
http://www.1personalcare.com/free_to_subs/The%20Annotated%20As%20a%20Man%20Thinketh%20by%20James%20Allen.pdf

 

[ChalengeGuyFan]

I've heard that "Getting things done" by David Allen is a good book, but I haven't yet read it.

Since you mentioned "self improvement", I recommend some good fiction.
It expands your mind, your vocabulary, actually makes you more adventurous, etc.

 

[saltynipple]

I've heard that "Getting things done" by David Allen is a good book, but I haven't yet read it.

Since you mentioned "self improvement", I recommend some good fiction.
It expands your mind, your vocabulary, actually makes you more adventurous, etc.

I agree. Here is a list from TheArtofManliness website. Its 100 must read books for men. Most of which are fiction and classics:

http://artofmanliness.com/2008/05/14/100-must-read-books-the-essential-mans-library/

 

[Mike32ct]

Think Big and Kick Ass by Donald Trump

 

[SharinganUser]

You can't read a book to become a black belt. You'll learn a lot more if you go out there and get experience. That's not to say that books are useless. Just that they shouldn't be your primary tool for learning.

 

[The Experience]

Rich dad poor dad by Robert kiyosaki
The art of seduction by Robert Greene
Awaken the giant within by Anthony robbins

 

[Love's Orphan]

The prince by Niccolo Machiavelli. Sun tzu's Art of war. Both the art of seduction (which i read before taking the red pill) and the 48 laws of power too.

 

[EFFORT]

Espi recommend this book in a similar thread awhile ago. This book has been life changing for me. "Talk sense to yourself"

http://www.amazon.com/Talk-Sense-Yourself-Language-Personal/dp/0961604603

 

[saltynipple]

You can't read a book to become a black belt. You'll learn a lot more if you go out there and get experience. That's not to say that books are useless. Just that they shouldn't be your primary tool for learning.

I agree and wasn't my intention for this post. I believe reading to be a great way to improve inner game. I read a lot and about a lot of different things. Knowledge is power.

 

[FairShake]

I just finished "A Whole New Mind" by Daniel Pink. Great book and very thought provoking but a tad exaggerated. But in general a very timely read.