Most Important Books (according to Roosh)
02-27-2010, 12:40 PM
If you read Roosh's newsletter today, he recommened 5 non-PUA books for men trying to learn game.
Mean Genes-Haven't read this one. I will say though, that a basic understanding of evolutionary psychology is essential do understanding why men and women act differently. Sadly the majority of people don't even believe in evolution, much less understand it.
The 48 Laws of Power- Crock full of shit. It's fun to read to read the anecdotes (Robert Greene definately did his research), but the actual advice is so vague it's useless. Half the time it feels like your reading a horoscope. Greene includes a "reversal" at the end of each chapter, which lets him weasel out of criticism if you can think of a particular counterexample to his "laws."
The Psychology of Influence- My favorite book on the list. A lot of pop-psychology are just rehashes of the ideas in this book.
Think and Grow Rich- The touchstone of self-helpy books, and about as useful.
Walden- Much better the second time around. The best part is when he talks about bean hoeing, and the theraputic power of hard work.
What's your opinion on these books?
Mean Genes-Haven't read this one. I will say though, that a basic understanding of evolutionary psychology is essential do understanding why men and women act differently. Sadly the majority of people don't even believe in evolution, much less understand it.
The 48 Laws of Power- Crock full of shit. It's fun to read to read the anecdotes (Robert Greene definately did his research), but the actual advice is so vague it's useless. Half the time it feels like your reading a horoscope. Greene includes a "reversal" at the end of each chapter, which lets him weasel out of criticism if you can think of a particular counterexample to his "laws."
The Psychology of Influence- My favorite book on the list. A lot of pop-psychology are just rehashes of the ideas in this book.
Think and Grow Rich- The touchstone of self-helpy books, and about as useful.
Walden- Much better the second time around. The best part is when he talks about bean hoeing, and the theraputic power of hard work.
What's your opinion on these books?