Why "Whatever You Want" Keeps You Single

She says the movie looks dumb; you suddenly agree. She tests you with a little attitude; you apologize for nothing.

You think you're being easy to get along with. She reads something else entirely: a man with no edges. Nothing to hold on to. No friction, no tension, no reason to wonder what he really thinks.

The "22 Rules" taught me to push back — playfully, calmly, without needing her approval. Strange things happened after that.

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I’m starting to develop cravings for good books, know any?

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Hey players. What are some good books to read? Seriously, a book that really open your eyes and keep you interested. Lately I’ve noticed this craving for knowledge. I’m starting to dig reading. So, any suggestions? Know any books that make you say “Wow”?
 

"So, What Do You Do for Fun?"

She asks it casually, mid-sip. And you feel the floor open up, because the honest answer is work, gym, and a couple shows you're half-watching.

Women rarely say this out loud, but a man with a life is attractive before he says a word. The guy who spent Saturday deep-sea fishing and came back with photos and a story — he walks in already interesting.

The "22 Rules" pushed me to build a life worth talking about. Turns out the fastest way to be interesting to women is to be interested in your own life first.

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Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy (The Series)
 

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I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell - Tucker Max

Left Behind Series - Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

The Stand and Wheel of (something i forgot what it was) - Stephen King

Tomorrow After Tomorrow - Forgot who wrote this one
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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Yo Troops,


My suggestion is to read THE LORD OF THE FLIES by William Golding.

It's a story about a group of little military school kids who crash on a deserted island. Then afterwards, they ALL start reverting back to their core personalities. Some are weak, some are strong and assertive, while others turn EVIL and VISCIOUS.

It's all about what happens when society, morality, and civilized laws are no longer around to guide the behaviors of mankind. I used to write papers and give behavioral and SPIRITUALLY themed lectures on this book. It's deep AND entertaining with an ABRUPT, and kinda "unexpected" ending.

So check it out, Troops.

You NOW have your homework assignment! LOL
 

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Are you interested in fiction or non-fiction?

A favorite of mine is Tom Wolfe's Bonfire of the Vanities.

If you like non-fiction, try The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, by Edmund Morris.
 

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Uhhh...actually, OF MICE AND MEN was written by George's younger, more devastatingly handsome brother----John Steinbeck. lol

Litt-tra-CHURE is my Passion.
 

"Nervous Around Beautiful Women? There's a Rule for That"

I could talk to any woman I wasn't attracted to. Charming, funny, relaxed. Then a gorgeous woman looked my way and I'd become a sweating, babbling mess.

The fix took me years to find and ten minutes to learn. Nervousness and excitement are the same physical state — pounding heart, adrenaline, flushed face. Your brain just picks the label. And you can pick a better one.

Rule 16 shows you how. You feel the nerves, relabel them as excitement, and let that energy pour out as enthusiasm. Women notice the guy radiating it. They always do.

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The Secret History by Donna Tartt.

It's a classic (and Classical!) murder mystery thriller, but turned on its head. The author immediately tells you who did it, and the rest of the book is a fascinating indepth look at the whys and wherefores. Each page of the book is wonderfully lyrical, and there are turns of phrases in the book that still resonate with me today. (And I first read it when I was 17, nearly a decade ago...)

The writing is so good that once you've read it through once, you could literally crack the book open to any given page and start reading and it would still entertain you.

One of the best-written books I've ever come across. Well worth borrowing at the library or buying.

She also wrote a second book, The Little Friend, which was not as great a success as the first.
 

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Kitchen Confidential- By Anthony Bourdain. That guy rocks, I wish I have his lifestyle.
 

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You might want to try Jack London's Martin Eden. It's one of the few books I liked reading in high school. It's a story of a working class guy who chases fame and a woman of higher class. What happens though is not what you would expect. You can read it for free here: http://london.sonoma.edu/Writings/MartinEden/
 

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Irrational Man by William Barrett ( The book on modern Existentialsm )

Diary of a drug fiend by Aleister Crowley

No one here gets out alive (The biography of Jim Morrison)

The killer inside me by Jim Thompson



These are a good start . . .
 

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Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman is a good one.

My favorite book of all time is Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man. If you want to read a book about race in America, that's the one. Brilliant.
 

“The 22 Rules That Turned Me From Invisible to Irresistible With Women… Starting Tonight”

You can skip the expensive cars, the fancy clothes, and the endless gym selfies. Completely unnecessary.

I used to freeze the second a beautiful woman looked my way. Frustrated. Awkward. Watching other guys walk away with the girl while I stood there tongue-tied.

Then I discovered 22 simple rules that rewired my entire dating life. The anxiety vanished. Conversations flowed effortlessly. Women started chasing me for a change.

These rules trigger a woman's subconscious attraction switches. And you can start using them tonight.

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Falcon said:
You might want to try Jack London's Martin Eden. It's one of the few books I liked reading in high school. It's a story of a working class guy who chases fame and a woman of higher class. What happens though is not what you would expect. You can read it for free here: http://london.sonoma.edu/Writings/MartinEden/
I will check that book out.

Jack London is a great author, I read White Fang several years ago, and loved it! I would definately recommend it.

One I just finished was Caesars Legion, very very interesting! Nearly 100% factual, which is unusual when looking for books on the Roman empire.
 

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KillaPetehog said:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
I highly recommend these as well. I would also recommend:

The Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman

The Power of Now by Eckhart Toll

Reading is the healthiest and smartest craving you can have. :up:
 
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two of my fav books ever are Hot Ice and Blue Smoke both by Nora Roberts

both books have a good amount of romance so if dont like romance dont read

i love the HP seris and the Inheritence seris (Harry Potter and inheritence is eragon and eldest)
 
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o and if u like WWE or just want a really inspiring read Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story is and AWESOME read
 

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Nobody captured America better than Jack Kerouac. Start with "On the Road."
 

"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

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