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Here’s a video breakdown to ALL suggested books in our community.
Every book has a bullet breakdown (for speed reading) and a YouTube link that takes you to multiples YouTube channels that specifically breakdown self-development books by transforming then into videos.
With this, you can invest a couple minutes to grasp key ideas and get to know quickly if will address your curiosity. Then, you prioritize your readings to maximize results.
Every source has a narrative. If you dislike one, just search the book title in another channel that you think resonates with you the best and drop in the comments.
If you know different sources, comment below.
Disclaimer: By no means this will substitute hours of reading, self-reflection and decent feedback loop for your actions.
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Let’s get to business:
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie:
• Enhanced communication skills
• Building lasting relationships
• Improved influence and persuasion
• Increased self-confidence
• Effective conflict resolution
Start With Why by Simon Sinek:
• Clarified sense of purpose and direction
• Increased team inspiration and motivation
• Strengthened organizational alignment
• Enhanced customer loyalty
• Creation of a more meaningful work environment
The Rational Male by Rollo Tomassi:
• Insights into male-female dynamics
• Empowerment for personal growth
• Improved understanding of dating behaviors
• Enhanced social interactions
• Strategies for modern relationship challenges
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson:
*high-stakes communication
• Enhanced conflict resolution skills
• Maintained composure under pressure
• Strengthened relationships
• Effective problem-solving techniques
Way of the Wolf by Jordan Belfort:
• Mastery of sales techniques
• Improved deal-closing strategies
• Understanding of customer psychology
• Enhanced communication skills
• Overcoming objections effectively
The One Thing by Gary Keller:
• Increased productivity
• Improved time management
• Clarified task prioritization
• Enhanced goal-setting
• Focused approach to achieving significant results
Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel:
• Enhanced self-control
• Improved ability to delay gratification
• Boosted willpower
• Better long-term decision-making
• Insights into behavior patterns
4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss:
• Optimized work efficiency
• Improved time management
• Balanced work and life
• Automated tasks effectively
• Created passive income streams
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin:
• Developed leadership skills
• Fostered accountability
• Enhanced team management
• Overcame challenges
• Strengthened sense of personal responsibility
Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin:
• Balanced leadership traits
• Improved decision-making
• Managed diverse teams effectively
• Integrated assertiveness with empathy
• Strengthened leadership principles
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell:
• Understanding of social dynamics
• Ability to influence and create change
• Insights into marketing trends
• Identification of emerging trends
• Learning how small actions lead to significant outcomes
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey:
• Improved time management
• Boosted productivity
• Enhanced goal-setting
• Strengthened relationships
• Proactive approach to achieving success
E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber:
• Avoidance of common entrepreneurial pitfalls
• Building scalable businesses
• Improved management skills
• Focus on business systems
• Enhanced operational efficiency
The Setup by David J. Schwartz:
• Improved goal-setting
• Enhanced motivation
• Overcoming procrastination
• Strengthened problem-solving skills
• Clear path to achieving success
How the Mind Works by Steven Pinker:
• Deeper understanding of cognitive processes
• Insight into human motivation and behavior
• Improved influence and communication
• Enhanced problem-solving abilities
• Appreciation of the complexities of the mind
Managing One’s Self by Peter F. Drucker:
• Increased self-awareness
• Improved time management
• Enhanced goal achievement
• Maximized personal strengths
• Effective decision-making
The Operator by Robert O'Neill:
• Building resilience and mental toughness
• Developing leadership skills
• Handling high-pressure situations
• Fostering teamwork
• Strengthening personal discipline
Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins:
• Enhanced resilience
• Improved self-discipline
• Increased motivation
• Overcoming challenges
• Developing a strong mindset
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle:
• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Improved emotional well-being
• Enhanced self-awareness
• Focused on living in the present moment
• Fostered inner peace
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson:
• Focus on what truly matters
• Improved handling of life’s challenges
• Better boundary setting
• Increased emotional resilience
• Authentic approach to personal growth
Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi:
• Enhanced focus and productivity
• Achieved peak performance
• Understanding of personal strengths
• Fostered a state of flow
• Increased satisfaction in activities
Hustle Harder by David Goggins:
• Strengthened work ethic
• Built resilience
• Overcame obstacles
• Boosted motivation
• Pushed through personal limits
Relentless by Tim S. Grover:
• Enhanced mental toughness
• Overcame challenges
• Achieved high performance
• Built self-discipline
• Driven success
Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout:
• Identified sociopathic behavior
• Managed manipulative individuals
• Understood psychological disorders
• Ensured personal safety
• Improved relationships
Outsmarting the Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout:
• Dealt with sociopaths effectively
• Understood sociopathic behavior
• Coped with manipulation
• Ensured personal safety
• Set strong boundaries
The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt:
• Understood happiness contributors
• Enhanced personal well-being
• Analyzed human behavior
• Cultivated positive emotions
• Grasped principles of happiness
Evolution of Desire by David M. Buss:
• Understood sexual behavior
• Analyzed relationship dynamics
• Navigated romantic relationships
• Recognized evolutionary influences
• Built fulfilling relationships
Why Women Have Sex by Cindy M. Meston and David M. Buss:
• Understood female sexual behavior
• Analyzed relationship dynamics
• Navigated dating and relationships
• Explored diverse sexual motivations
• Deepened sexual psychology insights
Why Men Behave Badly by Robert A. Glover:
• Understood problematic male behavior
• Improved relationships
• Recognized social and psychological factors
• Addressed behavioral issues
• Fostered personal growth
Why Beautiful People Have More Daughters by Alan Miller and Satoshi Kanazawa:
• Understood genetic and environmental influences
• Analyzed mating preferences
• Explored social phenomena
• Studied evolutionary psychology
• Grasped human behavior patterns
The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco:
• Built wealth
• Explored entrepreneurial opportunities
• Achieved financial freedom
• Analyzed wealth-building principles
• Created successful businesses
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko:
• Developed financial habits
• Accumulated wealth
• Managed personal finances
• Practiced frugality
• Achieved financial success
The Ape that Understood the Universe by Steve Stewart-Williams:
• Understood human psychology
• Analyzed evolutionary influences
• Studied social behavior
• Explored evolutionary principles
• Grasped human nature
The $100 Million Offer by Alex Hormozi:
• Created compelling offers
• Understood customer needs
• Crafted irresistible proposals
• Grew businesses
• Maximized revenue
Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson:
• Enhanced digital marketing
• Increased website traffic
• Converted leads
• Analyzed advertising strategies
• Grew online businesses
Very Important People by Michael Schuman:
• Understood VIP roles
• Explored social dynamics
• Built influential relationships
• Leveraged VIP connections
• Analyzed VIP impacts
Never Finished by David Goggins:
• Built resilience
• Increased motivation
• Overcame challenges
• Developed self-discipline
• Pushed beyond limits
Mate by Tucker Max and Dr. Geoffrey Miller:
• Improved romantic relationships
• Navigated dating
• Understood attraction
• Found compatible partners
• Analyzed relationship dynamics
Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield:
• Understood courage and leadership
• Explored historical warfare
• Developed personal courage
• Analyzed historical strategies
• Motivated personal heroism
Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell:
• Managed time effectively
• Increased productivity
• Delegated tasks
• Balanced work-life
• Optimized time use
The Book of Numbers by Alex Becker:
• Analyzed business metrics
• Strategized financial success
• Understood data
• Grew business
• Maximized profitability
Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff:
• Enhanced pitching skills
• Engaged investors
• Persuaded effectively
• Understood pitch dynamics
• Delivered compelling presentations
Mode One by Alan Roger Currie:
• Improved dating strategies
• Enhanced communication skills
• Expressed intentions clearly
• Built confidence
• Navigated romantic pursuits
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