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17 Books Every Man Should Read
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items I’ve read dozens of books about relationships, psychology, sex, intimacy, and masculinity. So I decided to make a list of the books I believe have the greatest impact on men. Whether you want to improve your mindset or relationship, find purpose or f...
Robert Masters has an incredible understanding of the human psyche, especially masculine and feminine dynamics. He has been working with men for decades and in this book breaks down why we do what we do as men. Read this book and you’ll learn about a...
To Be A Man by Robert Augustus Masters
Written in 2000, this book is 17 years old and has somehow become more relevant over the past few years. Glover unpacks how and why Nice Guy Syndrome is detrimental to our culture. He showcases how this cycle causes most men to be unsatisfied in thei...
No More Mr. Nice Guy by Robert A. Glover
Yup, it’s written by the guy who wrote The Game… the ultimate book for assholes in the pickup industry. So, why is this book on the list? Because it is a hilarious and brutally honest dive into sexuality and one man’s pursuit to be a sex God. Neil ta...
The Truth by Neil Strauss
Iron John is a short story written as a metaphorical “coming of age” of one young man and is widely regarded as one of the most important pieces of literature when it comes to masculinity and understanding men. The book is rich with symbolism and Jun... Quote: “What does it mean when a man falls in love with a radiant face across the room? It may mean that he has some soul work to do. His soul is the issue. Instead of pursuing the woman and trying to get her alone, away from her husband, he needs t...
Iron John by Robert Bly
Simply put, this is an incredible story. Dan has a way with words and showcases the importance of mentorship in a story loosely based on his personal life. It tells the story of a young man coming of age and trying to find his place in the world. He’...
Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
There’s nothing like ancient wisdom. Written around 170 AD, Marcus Aurelius is admittedly one of the first “self-improvement” figures outside formal religion. These meditations were written in the form of a personal journal and were likely never mean...
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
While this book isn’t necessarily about masculinity, it is an incredibly relevant topic for any man. A man who understands his ego and can cultivate enough awareness about the inner workings of his ego will fair better than the man who is unconscious...
Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
I bought a copy of the book and was hooked. I read through it within seventy-two hours and within the next week had read it again to make sure to implement the concepts. On the surface it seems the book is about productivity, but it’s really about si...
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
This is an iconic book. Legendary. This book has been a game changer for so many people — men and women alike. Napoleon Hill worked with some of the greatest minds in the early 20th century and had the opportunity to study icons like Andrew Carnegie,...
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Ever read a book and been so moved or shocked by the story that you cried? Man’s Search for Meaning is one of those rare books that can shift our core. Frankl, a psychologist and Holocaust survivor, retells his three-year journey in Nazi death camps....
Man’s Search For Meaning: Viktor Frankl
s the title suggests, Watts dives into the lessons and wisdom our insecurities offer. Most men will avoid their insecurities because they perceive them to be a weakness or vulnerability. Watts argues that our insecurities are the way to true strength...
Wisdom Of Insecurities by Alan Watts
Taking lessons from classic gentlemen such as Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, authors Brett and Kate McKay have created a collection of the most useful advice every man needs to know to live life to its full potential. This book contains a ...
The Art of Manliness by Brett McKay and Kate McKay
This Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece is the story of a father and son's survival in a post-apocalyptic America and is an urgent observation of the best and worst of humanity. At once a brutal vision of the future and a profound meditation on love,...
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Over seventy-five years since its first publication, Steinbeck’s tale of commitment, loneliness, hope, and loss remains one of America’s most widely read and taught novels. An unlikely pair, George and Lennie, two migrant workers in California during...
Of Mice and Men a book by John Steinbeck
Lost. Disaffected. Adrift. Checked out. Dislocated. Withdrawn. What is happening with so many of our boys and men? Economists lament inexplicable drops in male labor force participation. Public health officials point to disproportionately male “death...
Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It
The #1 bestselling pioneer of 'fratire' and a leading evolutionary psychologist team up to create the dating book for guys. Whether they conducted their research in life or in the lab, experts Tucker Max and Dr. Geoffrey Miller have spent the last 20...
Mate: Become the Man Women Want by Geoffrey Miller
and Tucker Max
With illuminating writing from an original, big-picture perspective, Nina Power unlocks the secrets hidden in our culture to enable men and women to practise playfulness and forgiveness, and reach a true mutual understanding and a lifetime of love.
What Do Men Want? Masculinity and Its Discontents by Nina Power
🍃 "The Daily Stoic Journal" has been a profound guide in my journey of self-reflection and personal growth. Ryan Holiday masterfully intertwines Stoic wisdom with daily prompts that challenge and inspire. Each entry offers a moment to pause, reflect...
The Daily Stoic Journal by Ryan Holiday