Perhaps you misunderstand the quote... It isn't about advantage or the rat race. It is basically saying that if you don't take advantage of your ability to read and appreciate reading, you are wasting that ability and may as well not have it. If you can read, but choose not to learn and investigate and digest new material, you are no better off than someone who was never educated in the first place
Books & Time stamp 1.) 2:40 - As a Man Thinketh by James Allen 2.) 4:27 - The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield 3.) 6:25 - Endurance by Alfred Lansing 4.) 8:23 - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 5.) 10:14 - Manhood in the Making by David Gilmore 6.) 12:40 - Wild At Heart By John Eldredge 7.) 14:20 - Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men by Ryan Michler Bonus book 8.) 13:50 - Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Books by other commentors: 1.) King, Warrior, Magician, Lover' by Douglas Gillette and Robert L. Moore 2.) Iron John by Robert Bly 3.) Unbroken by Hillenbrand 4.) Cant Hurt Me by David Goggins 5.) The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida 6.) The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene 7.) The Majesty of Calmness by William Jordan 8.) The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason 9.) Hard Times Create Strong Men by Stefan Aarnio 10.) Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis 11.) The Manipulated Man by Esther Vilar 12.) When Evil Is a Pretty Face by Zari Ballard 13.) Men on Strike by Helen Smith 14.) The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky 15.) The way of Men by Jack Donovan 16.) 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson 17.) The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway 18.) Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes ~ The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read ~
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Good on you for that. You're ahead of the game if you see masculinity as a positive thing and not toxic. If you want a piece of free advice. Get them at least one really good male role model. You didn't specify you're a SINGLE mother, but it felt like you might have been implying that. My mother was AMAZING. The definition of a supermom. But even the best mother can't teach a boy how to be a man. Obviously you can't just run out and find a good man at the drop of a hat, but if you have brothers or a male friend who you feel like is a good example of masculinity. Maybe see if they would be willing to be involved. My father was not the best role model but my best friend's dad was and so was my much older sister's husband. Depending on their ages, maybe get to know their friends and see what their friends' families are like. Sports teams with good coaches. Martial arts studios that are age appropriate. Anything you might think of that could expose them directly to healthy men. Particularly older men. Unfortunately there is an age gap where healthy men are rare and without women like you, that problem is likely to get much worse. Good luck with your boys.
@@cameronmccoy5051 thank you. I am a single mom of a 3 year old and am already trying to learn and looking for ideas for male family as gifts to help them grow and mature.
Something I just thought of was when I decided on a sort of paradigm of the ideal man. For me, it was Atticus Finch in the film version of To Kill a Mockingbird. I have been meaning to read the book lately, but haven't gotten around to it. Now I am curious if the same masculinity from the movie also comes across in the book, so I will move it up my reading list to see. Either way, give the movie a watch and see what you think. I think it would also be cool to hear if anyone else has an example of what they consider an ideal man and who it is.
I just ordered Wild at heart, Meditations, and Animal Farm. I've been trying to get out of the social media rut for so long. I can feel how it changes a person. It's hard to concentrate on things. Nothing brings joy like it used to. Social media is poison. I'm looking forward to getting these books and taking advantage of some of these rainy, Florida summer days.
Ngl, i didn't like reading Animal Farm, this is very personal, but some books are just page turners and this one wasn't for me. Don't hate on me too much, I got emotional when certain animals were 'running and read something', but I didn't like the writing style.
Plato-The Republic Nassim Taleb-Fooled by Randomness Sun Tzu-The Art of War Charles Duhigg-The Power of Habit Victor Frankl-Man’s Search for Meaning David Goggins-Can’t Hurt Me Holy Bible Jordan Peterson-12 Rules for Life George Orwell-1984 It’s very difficult to narrow down to just 7 since there are so many good books on different subjects. And ranking them would be like assigning quality rankings to different types of fruits.
I'd choose Antifragile or Skin in The Game by Taleb over fooled by Randomness. The latter was his first book and is more along the lines of a Wall Street trader mindset. The others are timeless pieces of wisdom which apply to everyday life.
I read twelve rules by JP some time back the chapter about stroking a cat is so true I have a young cat I found as a kitten she’s nine months now and she’s been a lot of fun and comfort, we’ve played hide behind the door, chase the feather and other games. She came to purr in my ear when I was in a lot of pain a little while ago so from my experience co habitation and friendship with another species whether it is a dog or cat or even another animal can be cool. The key is always be kind and never inflict fear in way of discipline (the cat has no idea scratching a new couch or breaking a cup is wrong). Never break their trust as the bond can be broken and most often can never be repaired.
@@christopherarmstrong2710They are all the same book. It is called "Incerto" and is composed by "Black Swan", "Fooled by Randomness", "Antifragile", "Fooled by Randomness" and "The Bed of Procustes". I would suggest reading all of them.
Reading is not just enough". Take the action! Put your newfound knowledge to use. I read for a long time but Action made my life change in no time ( generally and mostly financially) That's my two cents on this
Live below your means, Adjust your lifestyle, be frugal in spending don't buy unnecessary stuff, Budget your spending and your debts, Save, Invest it's a better way to grow wealth, get a financial expert to help you.
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Time Code 1) 2:50 As a Man Thinketh 2) 4:25 The War Of Art 3) 6:17 Endurance 4) 8:25 Meditations 5) 10:14 Manhood in the Making 6) 12:40 Wild at Heart 7) 15:50 Sovereignty
1: as a man thinketh by James Allen 2 : The war of Art by Steven Pressfield 3 : Endurance by Alfred Lansing 4 : Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 5 : Man hood in the making by David Gilmour 6 : wild at heart by 7 : ✌️
One reading comment: whenever I re-read a book, the experience underscores that I’m in a different place and different person. I’m often surprised by important passages that I didn’t highlight the first time. Ideas that didn’t speak to me the first reading, have become relevant to my life and experience. When I read highlighted passages, they remain important, but if I only read those, I’ll be potentially missing out. I find this to be especially true with this kind of personal growth material.
Alex Tsitsopoulos and I would suggest after reading this book find a Man kind project group in your city and go to at least 5 meetings. Life changing group of men.
Sean Williams There were 4 books that change my life so much. 1) The Alchemist 2) 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 3) The Richest Man in Babylon The last one and most important one of all NKJV Bible.
Ruslan Uchan The Alchemist fueled my desire to travel. I’m an American but I have traveled and lived in Australia and South America, I want to see the seven continents in the world, I’m half way there. 7 Habits taught me that even though I was mature. I can still be even more responsible, I can literally change my life just by sheer work and determination. Now that I am in my mid 30’s. I have my own business with my wife for 7 years now, full time. Live in Australia. Richest Man is teaching me to work smarter. To build more with my money, investing and retiring. Highly emphasising the idea to put your money to work for you. The Bible, and hearing the Word, and most importantly obeying the Word. Has made all this happen. I am a science alumni, I did not grow up believing. But I believe my Mom’s prayers have been answered. And I now am a born again believer. I have tried to put God’s word to the test, and I have not been able to prove it wrong. He has blessed me and protected me all these years even before being a believer. God is Good, and God is true. Our flaws and stubbornness is what gets in the way of the understanding the Truth.
Ruslan Uchan Just to be clear my parents we legal immigrants that move to Texas. I grew up low middle class. We did not have much. And I went to school in the low end demographic. High school drop out rate was high 50%, not sure. Teen pregnancy was high, fights were normal. These four books changed my entire life projections and direction. They impacted my life in a major way. My parents didn’t not know how to guide me too well in a new country, they did the best they could. But I had to fight to get to where I am at.
The story of Shackleton and the endurance is incredible!!!! The greatest true survival story that I know of!!!!! He got every man through that alive!!!!
Daily Stoic is Stoic _Lite._ Why not drink directly from the source - read Epictetus, Rufus, Aurelius, Seneca, and THINK about what they were thinking about. Don't just digest Ryan's views on particular paragraphs. With that being said, his podcast is much better than any of his books.
When I was growing up my father had a list of books that had me read. He said that if I wanted to call myself “well read” then I had to have read all the books on his list before I turned 18. There were 100 books on his list. He chose the order in which I read the books. After reading a book from the list I had to write a 1-2 page essay about the book and he would take me to lunch somewhere nice and I had to be able to discuss the book with him. Most of the books would fall into the “classics” category and there was a mixture of fiction, non-fiction, historical, biographical, as well as books from all the major religions. There was also some such as those by Shakespeare that were meant to be seen in a live stage production at the theatre rather than just being read. I did finish all the books on the list before my 18th birthday and it instilled in me a love of reading that I’ve had ever since. I have read at least 1-2 books, sometimes more, each week for my entire life, except when I was in basic training for the army. I’m in my 50’s now so if you figure an average of 3 books a week for 37 years you get: 37*52=1,924 weeks then 1,924*3=5,772 plus the 100 books on the list for 5,872 books give or take a few. Oh and that’s not including all the books I had to read in high school and college lol. So it’s probably well over 6,000 books. I think I’m well read now lol. I added to the original list making it 150 books instead of 100. I added more female authors and some books, such as the Harry Potter series, not because they were great classics, because they are culturally significant in that almost everyone has read them (or seen the movies) So you must have read them as well if you want to consider yourself well read. The same applies to books like “the hitch-hikers guide to the Galaxy” While raising my son and homeschooling him through the 6th grade I did what my father did except my list has 150 books on it. I can honestly say that spending all of that time reading books instead of zoning out in front of a tv has served me well over the years and it’s been good for my son also. I retired at the age of 45 and I’m loving the retired life lol. I fish and golf and go camping and of course I read books all the time lol My son has just started his son with the list of books. Since covid shut down the schools my grandson is being homeschooled now and won’t be returning to public school when they open back up. Of course I’m helping teach him since I have all kinds of free time lol It’s really nice to see my grandson choose to spend time reading rather than vegging on tv or the Internet. So I’m of the opinion that you should read at least one book a week minimum and you will succeed in life. Remember I retired at 45 yrs old and my home is paid off, I paid cash for my truck and travel trailer, I own a bunch of rental properties and I’m helping my son by paying for his new home that we are building right now. That way he won’t have a mortgage to worry about. For those that are curious I served in the army, worked LAPD for a few years then became an electrician for the last 15 years or so before retiring. I’ve never seen an episode of the Simpsons, Cops, Jerry Springer, Oprah, Friends, Seinfeld, the Cosby show, and no soaps lol. You should try it. Turn off the tv pick up a book and start today. You won’t regret it and if you’re not sure what to read check out Barnes&Noble they have series or collections of a lot of the classics in Trade paper size and don’t forget the library. Nobody said you have to buy all those books lol As for me, lol I have my own personal library in my home lol Cheers all
I watched this video 3 years ago and read Wild at Heart immediately after. Ended up being saved my Jesus Christ and have never looked back. Thank you for making this video Ryan. God definitely used you in my life.
The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida! I loved his perspective & focus on the energies of the Divine Masculine & the Divine Feminine. Such a potent book for me that resonated many truths about how I perceived reality.
Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" is one of my favorites of all time. This psychiatrist describes his experiences in Auschwitz and how the people who survived were the ones who had something to live for. A real classic.
Love this book. The takeaway I have from it is "Lock my body, but you can't trap my mind." You can do anything you want to me but you cannot tell me how to feel about it mentally. You can't have my mind. Powerful shit.
While reading Meditations, by MA, I started taking notes as I read in a notebook. Then I reread my notes from time to time. It slowed down my reading, but it helped me understand and bring the ideas of the book into my life. Now, I read all thought books with a notebook at hand. Keeping a journal is something MA recommends. Now, I have that notebook at hand all the time and use it for ideas that come up from any place.
Before a man makes any commitment with a woman he MUST read: The Manipulated Man, by Esther Vilar. This book saved my life and will save yours too. Thanks!!
1. As a Man Thinketh - read this decades ago, and it changed my life; I need to put it next to my bed again. 4. Meditations - this is next to my bed. Others I look forward to reading and especially Sovereignty Thanks Ryan.
Cant hurt me by david goggins is the most life changing book ive ever read. Im on my 6 or 7th time going over it, ive tried to etch that stuff into my brain.
Wild at Heart. This is the epitome of others that have gone before you. It is definitely a path already forged. I always prayed that I would be a father to my children, just like my Heavenly Father has been to me.
One of the most important books I've read that helped with my particular issues was "East of Eden." Cain and Abel. and. more importantly, Cain and Father.
Ladies and Gentlemen, lets take a moment to appreciate the fact that at this time in our history not only are we awash in invaluable information and life affirming experiences presented to us by our fellow man in the form of books, that said books are affordable to the common man, which historically hasn't always been the case and that literacy is so commonplace it is taken as a given, thus the information is available for those willing to take the time to seek it out. This book list further elucidates the fact that I will never finish my "must read" list.
@@CheatcodeGlitch Thank you. I do appreciate audiobooks but it really depends on the content. For example, I'm reading Antifragile right now and theres no way I could get through that on audiobook, as I like to stop, reference, digest then reread passages to make sure I'm getting it. A compelling story, however, is another matter altogether and audiobook is the perfect medium for that, imo.
The book which had the most influence on me was "Free to Choose" by Milton and Rose Friedman, which I read in 1980 at the age of 26. Not only does it explain fully and completely how Capitalism is the only natural companion to Freedom, it explains WHY it is humankinds' natural state. It exposes the corruption of spirit when men(and women) exploit power using government force. It shows why the US Constitution is a physical manifestation of the philosophy of Freedom. But the book also explains why freedom in all it's forms is indomitable, despite every effort to suppress it. It turned me from a McGovern/Carter loyalist to a full fledged Libertarian, which I still am today.
THE CREATURE FROM JEKYLL ISLAND... In reading this book, I really began to understand the world around me and just what exactly it is that is going on.
Totally agree. I started reading pretty seriously at 30 when I went through a tough time. I have not stopped. Self Help genre started in early 1900’s. I read the OG self help books. Such as “As a Man Thinketh”, the stoic books. The Bible. I want to point out just because a book is geared toward business or leadership you can apply the same principles to your life what ever it is. I am retired with income investments. I am not looking to be “rich with $”. I simply want to improve my self in every way. spiritually, mentally, physically. If you do not exercise your brain as you do your body you will lose it as you age. “If you don’t use it you lose it”. Good show!!!
We had an entire course in the university dedicated to the book Endurance. The course was called "Personal leadership" and was part of the leadership studies. Just 13 students and the professor discussing the latest chapter in a weekly session, no tests. Easiest, but one of the more memorable courses. The message was: lead with example.
Can't argue with that list. I'll add my two cents or seven cents as it were. 1. Into the Wild 2. Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn 3. 12 Rules For Life 4. The Federalist Papers 5. The Killer Angels 6. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. 7. Survive!: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere - Alive
I read it in junior high school and remember it well, now 40+ years later. A great illustration of how talent influences one's life, and how talent can be taken away, eg, a car wreck, etc.
I heard the audiobook of Endurance after watching this video and it is one of the most incredible stories I have ever heard. I remember it every time I am going through some hard shit, or going through a hard workout. Because I have yet in my life come to a challenge as hard as what those man went through, and it always gives me strength thinking that hell what I am going through is NOTHING compared to what they went through. Thank you for sharing, I keep coming back to this video to find the next way to spend my audible credits hHah
No more Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert A. Glover is a spectacular read and really opened my eyes. Looking forward to picking up the books your recommended.
Two books I would add to the list are: IRON JOHN - A Book About Men by Robert Bly. This book is mentioned in Wild At Heart by John Eldredge, an excellent read mentioned by Order of Man. On a different tack, Steven Pressfield's Gates of Fire is for me an incredible read. It's a historical novel about the 300 Spartans who fought the Persians at The Battle of Thermopylae. Pressfield delves into the personal lives and families of Spartan soldiers who gave their lives at this historic confrontation. As a man and a father, this is without question the most inspiring book I've ever read regarding men attempting to live by a code of compassion, courage, fortitude, generosity, gratitude, honesty, honor, loyalty, warrior skills, and other stand-up manly stuff.@@TooBanger
Meditations is quite good, but it's also a little strenuous if you don't have a good grasp on Roman history because some of Marcus' meditations directly correlate with events happening within/around the Empire. A great alternative is "The Essentials". It's the collection of Marcus' Meditations, but it includes more context to the events he's speaking on. I personally read The Essentials first, then read Meditations after. Both are incredibly insightful.
@@nothankyou5524 Was that comment directed at me? No it wasn´t a joke. And if you believe That Bruce Lee´s views are on the level of comicbooks you must be a selfsufficient individual who believes that only his own opinions make sense and matter.
@@fobbitoperator3620 Water can flow or it can crash. You put water into a cup it becomes the cup. You put water into a teapot it becomes the teapot. Be water my friend. :)
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl so happy you mentioned it. Also a book that was helpful for me based on things that happened in my childhood The Body Keeps the Score by Besser van see Kolk. I have a few in line but I will be ordering your book
Thank you for the list! I recently did a search for more non fiction titles and endurance was one of the ones I decided to make a note of, so I’m glad I’m on the right track! Other books that could be included here are The art of learning by Josh Waitzkin He talks about his journey as a young chess player and then turns pro tai chi athlete - but ultimately it’s about triggering your own “flow state” And the other would be the gulag archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Know exactly what not to do is just as helpful as knowing what to do Some of the worst atrocities ever committed again people were done on their own soil and it can’t be overstated how terrible and weak we can all be when we don’t stand up for what is right Happy reading everyone!
James Allen (1864-1912), His best known work, "As a Man Thinketh", has been mass-produced since its publication in 1903. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield (b.1943)) published in 2002. Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing (1921-1975) published in 1959. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (A.D.121 - A.D.180), Written in 167 A.C.E.. Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity by anthropologist David D. Gilmore published in1963. Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge published in 2001. Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men by Ryan Michler published in 2018. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl (1905- 1997) originally published in 1946. This book has sold more than 10 million copies in twenty-four languages.
You should probably have Professor Jordan Peterson on your podcast or at least have him call in. You two seem to have a lot in common. Your ideas seem to line up together and I would love to hear the conversation that comes from that.
My recommended reading list has four books on it: Progress and Poverty by Henry George, The Abolition of Man by CS Lewis, Transactional Analysis In Psychotherapy by Eric Berne, Journy to Ixtlan by Carlos Castaneda... Each of these authors has written other books that are related to the ground-breaking one I am recommending. Each requires effort and patience to read and understand, and may be uncomprehensible to the unprepared mind, and challenging to even the more advanced, on the first reads. I recommend using a highlighter the first two or three times you try to read them...
I love coming to YT videos on book lists and reading the comments to get recommendations, they're gems! Also makes me proud that I've read most of what the commenters recommend lolololol
This is a great list. I'd add The Brothers Karamozov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Man Up! by Jeffrey Hemmer, The Road by Cormac McCarthy, and How to be a Gentleman by John Bridges.
Wow Ryan! Love that you mentioned "As a man thinketh" but man the fact that you mentioned "War of Art" by Stephen Pressfield is just too amazing I wish more people read this book. This is such an excellent list brother. Also, As a father, Hollywood talent agent and Army vet I just want to say thank you for all your help over the years and since we are talking leaders thank you for leading other men in the right direction. Steel sharpens steel.
@@StopFear really? its basically a book focusing on 7 principles. e.g the 7th one is sharpening the saw which means working on improving yourself. How can that become outdated? i'm not a huge fan of the book but its tenets seem timeless
In today's world, we are young men lost in the Ice of Feminism. We don't know what to do. And this Guy, "Order of man" is our E. Shackleton, a leader who guide us to what our potential is
48 laws of power to me is to observe my rivals conducting social warfare and protect myself appropriately as his law are evil, i only really like the first law of power, as a young apprentice i followed that law. You never try to outshine the master, rather you make him happy and learn from him.
I'm reading As a Man Thinketh currently, and it is such a great book, but more of a reminder, it is a book, because of how short it is, you can come back to and read like once every few months just to get back on the right path.
I'm here. Zach here. I have found identity through some of these books. War of art taught me to do the work and has helped me learn guitar. As a man thinkith helped me stay positive even beautiful. It is a great book. Wild at heart taught me to fight and connected dots to how I felt as a man. Reading sovereignty now love the podcast
The Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I'm not into motorcycles, but that's not the point of this book. It's about values and meaning all wrapped into an adventure. Love the book. Also 12 rules for Life by Jordan Peterson.
Read Wild at Heart a few weeks ago. Great book for men, especially young men. Great perspective on how society just wants men to be “nice” and that we need to break from that mould.
Just found you and fascinating. I have read 5 of the books and would recommend them all. I also find Robert Greene's, "The 48 Laws of Power" and William Jordan's, "The Majesty of Calmness" to be part of my power reading. Great job Ryan. FYI, as someone who reads for a living, I will be happy to share another secret of how to speed read with great comprehension while creating your own library of highlighted material. Take care, Barry
"The Way of The Superior Man" by David Deida. For those questioning the essence what it means to be men, there is NO OTHER BOOK that answers your questions.
I disagree. I cannot recommend that book. The author is a self proclaimed "expert on sexual spirituality". Basically his book is more of a new age bs in which he has neither the guts to embrace a religion, nor reject it. He needs to have some sort greater authority on how to be a man.
@@StopFear That is not exactly true. While alot of men will be shallow without spirituality, many are not. Belief in something greater than oneself is essential, Whether it be God, universe, or the greater good. While all are similar spirit. Not all are spiritual. What I'm saying is, one can be a good man without spirituality.
Nice list and video. Very helpful. My list is: Xenophon- The Persian Expedition Plutarch- Parallel Lives Seneca- Letters from a stoic Daniel Kahneman - Thinking , fast & slow Rickson Gracie - Breathe Wim Hof - The Wim Hof Method Quintus Curtius -Essays and Translations Clark Savage - King of All Things Can't wait to read yours too
The way of Men by Jack Donovan is a great book that every man should read that will reaffirm your doubts about modern society and how it impacts masculinity.
I was looking forward to this book until I heard that he's a homosexual and believes warriors(men) having sex with eachother is natural and appropriate, really turned me away from the book and him as an authority on masculinity. (I am no homophobe, I just don't think masculinity and homosexuality go together.)
You are awesome!!!! Wild At Heart is a book I have read at least 6 times in the past 15 years since it was gifted to me by my brother. I will check out the other books as well. I have read parts of the Marcus Arelius book as well. I will read your book! Well done!!! You also have gained a follow on your channel.
Thanks for the recommendations! I have to admit that reading Mediations it's been a little harder than I thought it would be. I'm still in the intro section. But can't wait to start reading the books. The War of Art is a classic! Love that book so much!
@@loubonnett for sure. Watched a few minutes of the discussion panels he hosts with a couple of other dudes on the "21 studio" or something like the ke that and it's just complete and utter bs. The guy just doesn't come across as bona fide whatsoever.
'Educated' by Tara Westover is also a good shout. One of the most inspirational books I've ever read. More inspirational than every self-help book I've ever read combined.
Orwell - 1984 Orwell - Animal Farm Jenkins' Die wise Plato - The republic Tolstoy - War and Peace Dawkins - The Greatest show on Earth Tolkien - Lord of the Rings trilogi
@@caseypomeroy6928 so-so. I read it at the age of 17 first time and I found it awfully depressing. Read it again - 10 years down the road - and loved it and couldn't put it down. The story is very dark and the world it introduces is not uplifting either. But it's a great read. Go for it
I have read two out the seven, so I have some work to do. One book that you may have missed is the Bible. In my opinion it is the greatest book ever written. In my belief system it is the inspired word of our Creator and I go to it everyday. Thanks for a great video!
Please. The bible is certainly NOT the greatest set of books written. It’s a hodgepodge of scribbling assembled and edited by very poor male writers. Thankfully, better writers exist in this world to churn out some far superior literature. Skip the bible. Move on to more mature literature.
Great list, Endurance was required reading for my two sons and daughter when they reached age 12. Another good complement to daily work and life is "Leadership Secrets of Atilla the Hun" by Wess Roberts. A quick read. Thanks for the list there's a couple I haven't read and will acquire.
Some of my favourite reads ♥️👍 - -Sidhartha by Herman Hesse - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - Richest Man in Babylon - God Delusion - Homo Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari - 1000 yrs of solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marques - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
if anyone wants to know a tip on creativity, just cause i thought of it from a video i'd just watched, be alone for a period of time, in solitude, not loneliness, and in silence, maybe camping for example, and you will imagine stuff you never thought you'd ever think of, because of all the noise pollution and distractions in daily life.
I feel like one of Jocko’s books has to be in here. Whether it’s his leadership book(s) or Discipline Equals Freedom. Endurance is such a good pick, I read that when I was 14 and I’ve read it every year since (I’m 20 now)
@@TheComfortInStatic_Official honestly it's a text that should be read constantly. Each chapter to be meditated upon. Imho one should also have a copy with cross references and an addendum with additional context.
Leonine 5 Tanach is a Hebrew abbreviation תנ״ך for Torah, Neviim, Ketuvim. Or 5 Books of Moses, Prophets, and Writings. It is the Hebrew Bible. Jews don’t call it the “Old Testament,” as they never accepted any update or “new” testament. I would recommend reading it along with some of the Kabbalistic works, like the Zohar, which give a deeper insight into the texts. Be well
I cannot believe not a single soul here mentioned "The Way of the Superior Man" - it is quite literally the best book ever written for men and there is no room for debate. Should be read several times in one's life to glean all of its lessons
Read this in my 20s and the only thing I got from it was deep belly breathing, which I was relearning at that time. Came back to this book in my late thirties and was blown away at how…soft…it truly was. Woo woo would be pretty accurate. It’s like that proverbial hippy bringing a guitar to the party while brewing his special blend of…whatever. I returned it. Was NOT palatable. Guess cuz I’m not stoned it didn’t resonate anymore? It was soft (and not in the ‘Be like water’ kinda way), weak and kinda soyboy simpy, if memory serves. It didn’t have balls. But hey, may you’ll get something from it! Like I said, it reenforced deep belly breathing…so cool. Get ONE THING from a book, it’s worth it. But to say it’s THE BEST of manliness books is a joke. Nope
I just stumbled upon this channel. And I am so thankful that you are putting out this much-needed content for men. I realize that I’m intruding into man’s realm, but I also appreciate reading these books as well. They help me as a person, a woman, and a wife.
Actually reading Meditations right now myself👌🏼 I'd strongly suggest for different reasons that every single one of you read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Journey to the East, Walden, and Illusions by Richard Bach.
"The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read" I've never heard that before. I like that
Mark Twain is the author of this quote. He used it in several iterations.
What are you even talking about there high-speed?
Perhaps you misunderstand the quote... It isn't about advantage or the rat race. It is basically saying that if you don't take advantage of your ability to read and appreciate reading, you are wasting that ability and may as well not have it. If you can read, but choose not to learn and investigate and digest new material, you are no better off than someone who was never educated in the first place
oh i like that
The only change you'll see is the one you make
Books & Time stamp
1.) 2:40 - As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
2.) 4:27 - The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield
3.) 6:25 - Endurance by Alfred Lansing
4.) 8:23 - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
5.) 10:14 - Manhood in the Making by David Gilmore
6.) 12:40 - Wild At Heart By John Eldredge
7.) 14:20 - Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men by Ryan Michler
Bonus book
8.) 13:50 - Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Books by other commentors:
1.) King, Warrior, Magician, Lover' by Douglas Gillette and Robert L. Moore
2.) Iron John by Robert Bly
3.) Unbroken by Hillenbrand
4.) Cant Hurt Me by David Goggins
5.) The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida
6.) The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
7.) The Majesty of Calmness by William Jordan
8.) The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
9.) Hard Times Create Strong Men by Stefan Aarnio
10.) Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
11.) The Manipulated Man by Esther Vilar
12.) When Evil Is a Pretty Face by Zari Ballard
13.) Men on Strike by Helen Smith
14.) The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
15.) The way of Men by Jack Donovan
16.) 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
17.) The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
18.) Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
~ The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read ~
* Propaganda by Edward Bernays
* The New World Order by A. Ralph Epperson
* 1984 by George Orwell
* KJV Bible
Thank you.
@Emanuel Markus Mam*
Great lists! I’ve read half of these and my next one will come from one of these.
You are the real MVP!
It's surprising how under the radar the book Matrix Golden Cashflow Tactics is. If you're curious, It is definitely worth a look.
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1. As a man thinketh.
2. The War of Art & The art of War.
3. Endurance.
4. Meditations.
5. Manhood in making.
6. Wild at heart.
7. Sovereignty.
Thank you!
I just got meditations, haven’t started reading it yet
@@nitinkumar7329 you were right it's the War of Art by Steven Pressfeild. It's a good book about the resistance that we come up against.
@Late to the Game yes war of art!
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You're the real MVP
Antozent- they are selling around 250 self help books for the price of one (you’re welcome)
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No thanks for ebooks
Z library gives you those 250 for free 😁
@@ThomasSmith14562 I sell them for free
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I’m here as a mother of sons. Trying to raise them with advice from men. They are very auditory learners. Thanks for your list.
Good on you for that. You're ahead of the game if you see masculinity as a positive thing and not toxic. If you want a piece of free advice. Get them at least one really good male role model. You didn't specify you're a SINGLE mother, but it felt like you might have been implying that. My mother was AMAZING. The definition of a supermom. But even the best mother can't teach a boy how to be a man. Obviously you can't just run out and find a good man at the drop of a hat, but if you have brothers or a male friend who you feel like is a good example of masculinity. Maybe see if they would be willing to be involved. My father was not the best role model but my best friend's dad was and so was my much older sister's husband. Depending on their ages, maybe get to know their friends and see what their friends' families are like.
Sports teams with good coaches. Martial arts studios that are age appropriate. Anything you might think of that could expose them directly to healthy men. Particularly older men. Unfortunately there is an age gap where healthy men are rare and without women like you, that problem is likely to get much worse. Good luck with your boys.
I respect that you want to acually learn what it means to be a man instead of just teach your boys what you think masculinity should be.
@@cameronmccoy5051 thank you. I am a single mom of a 3 year old and am already trying to learn and looking for ideas for male family as gifts to help them grow and mature.
@@JaydeQ you're welcome. If I can think of any other advice, I'll come back and add it
Good luck
Something I just thought of was when I decided on a sort of paradigm of the ideal man. For me, it was Atticus Finch in the film version of To Kill a Mockingbird. I have been meaning to read the book lately, but haven't gotten around to it. Now I am curious if the same masculinity from the movie also comes across in the book, so I will move it up my reading list to see. Either way, give the movie a watch and see what you think. I think it would also be cool to hear if anyone else has an example of what they consider an ideal man and who it is.
The Book of Five Rings - Miyamoto Musashi
Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
Excellent read and wisdom!
The greatest swordmen who every lived.
I did not get the rings book. Will try again.
@@vicmajid973 if you have questions you will have to ask his students. The most frustrating sentence ever. For me any way.
Absolutely
I just ordered Wild at heart, Meditations, and Animal Farm.
I've been trying to get out of the social media rut for so long. I can feel how it changes a person. It's hard to concentrate on things. Nothing brings joy like it used to. Social media is poison.
I'm looking forward to getting these books and taking advantage of some of these rainy, Florida summer days.
Fahrenheit 451
Ngl, i didn't like reading Animal Farm, this is very personal, but some books are just page turners and this one wasn't for me. Don't hate on me too much, I got emotional when certain animals were 'running and read something', but I didn't like the writing style.
Plato-The Republic
Nassim Taleb-Fooled by Randomness
Sun Tzu-The Art of War
Charles Duhigg-The Power of Habit
Victor Frankl-Man’s Search for Meaning
David Goggins-Can’t Hurt Me
Holy Bible
Jordan Peterson-12 Rules for Life
George Orwell-1984
It’s very difficult to narrow down to just 7 since there are so many good books on different subjects. And ranking them would be like assigning quality rankings to different types of fruits.
I'd choose Antifragile or Skin in The Game by Taleb over fooled by Randomness. The latter was his first book and is more along the lines of a Wall Street trader mindset. The others are timeless pieces of wisdom which apply to everyday life.
I read twelve rules by JP some time back the chapter about stroking a cat is so true I have a young cat I found as a kitten she’s nine months now and she’s been a lot of fun and comfort, we’ve played hide behind the door, chase the feather and other games. She came to purr in my ear when I was in a lot of pain a little while ago so from my experience co habitation and friendship with another species whether it is a dog or cat or even another animal can be cool. The key is always be kind and never inflict fear in way of discipline (the cat has no idea scratching a new couch or breaking a cup is wrong). Never break their trust as the bond can be broken and most often can never be repaired.
@@christopherarmstrong2710They are all the same book. It is called "Incerto" and is composed by "Black Swan", "Fooled by Randomness", "Antifragile", "Fooled by Randomness" and "The Bed of Procustes". I would suggest reading all of them.
Have read several of the books on your list and I think 12 Rules for Life is far and away the best. (Haven't read Plato or the Bible).
Reading is not just enough". Take the action! Put your newfound knowledge to use. I read for a long time but Action made my life change in no time ( generally and mostly financially)
That's my two cents on this
1 agree with 100% Bruno
Action makes it work, no matter how little start and see the results come by
Live below your means, Adjust your lifestyle, be frugal in spending don't buy unnecessary stuff, Budget your spending and your debts, Save, Invest it's a better way to grow wealth, get a financial expert to help you.
There's financial coaches out there to create value and not Just for the money they make. You can look out for them.
Take action! I was just about to comment that. Thanks for pointing it out
I recommend Rachel Blanc, her services has top notch for me, helped me create good financial plan and effective debt payment plan. I'm also growing a profitable passive income from my investments. I definitely recommend her!
Time Code
1) 2:50 As a Man Thinketh
2) 4:25 The War Of Art
3) 6:17 Endurance
4) 8:25 Meditations
5) 10:14 Manhood in the Making
6) 12:40 Wild at Heart
7) 15:50 Sovereignty
7) 14:20 Sovereignty
The Authors?
Thank you
Thank you!
that war of art sounds like a good one
1: as a man thinketh by James Allen
2 : The war of Art by Steven Pressfield
3 : Endurance by Alfred Lansing
4 : Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
5 : Man hood in the making by David Gilmour
6 : wild at heart by
7 : ✌️
Thanks Man you aré doing an appreciated service to the comunity
One of the most powerful book i've ever read "As a man thinketh"
Changed my life, literally a turning point in my life. 20 years ago.
Whoa, just ordered it. Excited.
Kip mentions it all the time
One reading comment: whenever I re-read a book, the experience underscores that I’m in a different place and different person. I’m often surprised by important passages that I didn’t highlight the first time. Ideas that didn’t speak to me the first reading, have become relevant to my life and experience. When I read highlighted passages, they remain important, but if I only read those, I’ll be potentially missing out. I find this to be especially true with this kind of personal growth material.
I find reading summaries of books I've read from sites like Littler Books helps me to recall the important bits.
'King, Warrior, Magician, Lover' by Douglas Gillette and Robert L. Moore. Great insight into the Jungian archetypes. Essential reading
Alex Tsitsopoulos and I would suggest after reading this book find a Man kind project group in your city and go to at least 5 meetings. Life changing group of men.
I read it, excellent
Second this
The richest man in Babylon to me is one of the best books written about financial literacy.
Sean Williams There were 4 books that change my life so much.
1) The Alchemist
2) 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
3) The Richest Man in Babylon
The last one and most important one of all NKJV Bible.
@@bobbico03 What kind of "change" that happen? Just to be specific
Ruslan Uchan The Alchemist fueled my desire to travel. I’m an American but I have traveled and lived in Australia and South America, I want to see the seven continents in the world, I’m half way there.
7 Habits taught me that even though I was mature. I can still be even more responsible, I can literally change my life just by sheer work and determination.
Now that I am in my mid 30’s. I have my own business with my wife for 7 years now, full time. Live in Australia. Richest Man is teaching me to work smarter. To build more with my money, investing and retiring. Highly emphasising the idea to put your money to work for you.
The Bible, and hearing the Word, and most importantly obeying the Word. Has made all this happen. I am a science alumni, I did not grow up believing. But I believe my Mom’s prayers have been answered. And I now am a born again believer. I have tried to put God’s word to the test, and I have not been able to prove it wrong. He has blessed me and protected me all these years even before being a believer. God is Good, and God is true. Our flaws and stubbornness is what gets in the way of the understanding the Truth.
Ruslan Uchan Just to be clear my parents we legal immigrants that move to Texas. I grew up low middle class. We did not have much. And I went to school in the low end demographic. High school drop out rate was high 50%, not sure. Teen pregnancy was high, fights were normal.
These four books changed my entire life projections and direction. They impacted my life in a major way. My parents didn’t not know how to guide me too well in a new country, they did the best they could. But I had to fight to get to where I am at.
Olaf O what about rich dad poor dad, have you read that one?
The story of Shackleton and the endurance is incredible!!!! The greatest true survival story that I know of!!!!! He got every man through that alive!!!!
Another must-Read: The Way of the Superior Man..
My morning starts with Ryan Holiday's The Daily Stoic. A life changer instilling ancient wisdom that can be applied to today's world.
I have been a reader of the Daily Stoic for the better part of a year now and it is a book I recommend for everyone.
It's great, especially if reading philosophy sounds heavy to you. For me it was a gateway drug :)
Daily Stoic is Stoic _Lite._ Why not drink directly from the source - read Epictetus, Rufus, Aurelius, Seneca, and THINK about what they were thinking about. Don't just digest Ryan's views on particular paragraphs.
With that being said, his podcast is much better than any of his books.
When I was growing up my father had a list of books that had me read.
He said that if I wanted to call myself “well read” then I had to have read all the books on his list before I turned 18. There were 100 books on his list. He chose the order in which I read the books. After reading a book from the list I had to write a 1-2 page essay about the book and he would take me to lunch somewhere nice and I had to be able to discuss the book with him. Most of the books would fall into the “classics” category and there was a mixture of fiction, non-fiction, historical, biographical, as well as books from all the major religions. There was also some such as those by Shakespeare that were meant to be seen in a live stage production at the theatre rather than just being read.
I did finish all the books on the list before my 18th birthday and it instilled in me a love of reading that I’ve had ever since. I have read at least 1-2 books, sometimes more, each week for my entire life, except when I was in basic training for the army. I’m in my 50’s now so if you figure an average of 3 books a week for 37 years you get: 37*52=1,924 weeks then 1,924*3=5,772 plus the 100 books on the list for 5,872 books give or take a few. Oh and that’s not including all the books I had to read in high school and college lol. So it’s probably well over 6,000 books. I think I’m well read now lol.
I added to the original list making it 150 books instead of 100. I added more female authors and some books, such as the Harry Potter series, not because they were great classics, because they are culturally significant in that almost everyone has read them (or seen the movies) So you must have read them as well if you want to consider yourself well read. The same applies to books like “the hitch-hikers guide to the Galaxy”
While raising my son and homeschooling him through the 6th grade I did what my father did except my list has 150 books on it.
I can honestly say that spending all of that time reading books instead of zoning out in front of a tv has served me well over the years and it’s been good for my son also.
I retired at the age of 45 and I’m loving the retired life lol. I fish and golf and go camping and of course I read books all the time lol
My son has just started his son with the list of books.
Since covid shut down the schools my grandson is being homeschooled now and won’t be returning to public school when they open back up. Of course I’m helping teach him since I have all kinds of free time lol
It’s really nice to see my grandson choose to spend time reading rather than vegging on tv or the Internet.
So I’m of the opinion that you should read at least one book a week minimum and you will succeed in life. Remember I retired at 45 yrs old and my home is paid off, I paid cash for my truck and travel trailer, I own a bunch of rental properties and I’m helping my son by paying for his new home that we are building right now.
That way he won’t have a mortgage to worry about.
For those that are curious I served in the army, worked LAPD for a few years then became an electrician for the last 15 years or so before retiring. I’ve never seen an episode of the Simpsons, Cops, Jerry Springer, Oprah, Friends, Seinfeld, the Cosby show, and no soaps lol.
You should try it. Turn off the tv pick up a book and start today. You won’t regret it and if you’re not sure what to read check out Barnes&Noble they have series or collections of a lot of the classics in Trade paper size and don’t forget the library. Nobody said you have to buy all those books lol
As for me, lol I have my own personal library in my home lol
Cheers all
Drop the list
Wow thats what I call an inspiring comment
Would love to see your list
Please, drop your list.
So share the list
Great man plz share the list
“Unbroken” by Hillenbrand is another amazing book along the lines of “Endurance”.
Cant Hurt Me by David Goggins is a great book. Recommend it to everyone.
I love David Goggins I gotta get that Book
rodger that !
It's a must read, even better on audio!
Facts
@@muzakdeep yup it’s like a pod
I watched this video 3 years ago and read Wild at Heart immediately after. Ended up being saved my Jesus Christ and have never looked back. Thank you for making this video Ryan. God definitely used you in my life.
Glad to hear it.
The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida! I loved his perspective & focus on the energies of the Divine Masculine & the Divine Feminine. Such a potent book for me that resonated many truths about how I perceived reality.
100% agree. Solid book.
So cool that you included ENDURANCE. One of, if not my absolute favorite books of all time.
nixorus - secret books (thank me later)
Can’t Hurt me- David Goggins
Jocko Willink - Extreme Ownership
Atomic Habits
I just started listening to David Goggins audio book again... Everyone should listen or read. I'm not a big audiobook guy, but this is incredible.
u right about ur book picks great
If you only read one book, make it 'Can't Hurt Me'. I also totally agree with 'Extreme Ownership'.
'Cant Hurt Me' is Life Changing, Everyone Should Read it !!!!'
In AG time there are no excuses. AG=After Goggins
Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" is one of my favorites of all time. This psychiatrist describes his experiences in Auschwitz and how the people who survived were the ones who had something to live for. A real classic.
ok boomer
Exceptional book, it's less about the camps and more about psychology it's an alternative method to psychology
Yes, should be a mandatory reading for everyone.
Love this book. The takeaway I have from it is "Lock my body, but you can't trap my mind." You can do anything you want to me but you cannot tell me how to feel about it mentally. You can't have my mind. Powerful shit.
I agree.
I absolutely love the vibe of this gentleman. Solid and strong
While reading Meditations, by MA, I started taking notes as I read in a notebook. Then I reread my notes from time to time. It slowed down my reading, but it helped me understand and bring the ideas of the book into my life. Now, I read all thought books with a notebook at hand. Keeping a journal is something MA recommends. Now, I have that notebook at hand all the time and use it for ideas that come up from any place.
Before a man makes any commitment with a woman he MUST read: The Manipulated Man, by Esther Vilar. This book saved my life and will save yours too. Thanks!!
I agree, very interesting! A lot of real stuff!
When evil is a pretty face should be read in high school by every man!
Great Book!! And a must read in this present toxic femininity society.
I read this book and it is the playbook for female behavior
....also guys...listen to our father Tom Leykis.
1. As a Man Thinketh - read this decades ago, and it changed my life; I need to put it next to my bed again.
4. Meditations - this is next to my bed.
Others I look forward to reading and especially Sovereignty
Thanks Ryan.
Cant hurt me by david goggins is the most life changing book ive ever read. Im on my 6 or 7th time going over it, ive tried to etch that stuff into my brain.
H W ....agreed !
Yup. Need more books on doing what we don't want to get what we want.
Agreed great book
What's it about?
Thanks for recommending this .
Wild at Heart. This is the epitome of others that have gone before you. It is definitely a path already forged. I always prayed that I would be a father to my children, just like my Heavenly Father has been to me.
Are you going to take your children into the basement and set them on fire is they don't love you-you know, just like your *Sky Daddy* would.
@@jimscanoe hope your canoe doesn't tip over. You can lose your precious cellphone! 🤣😂
@@jimscanoe You sound very unhappy
One of the most important books I've read that helped with my particular issues was "East of Eden." Cain and Abel. and. more importantly, Cain and Father.
Ladies and Gentlemen, lets take a moment to appreciate the fact that at this time in our history not only are we awash in invaluable information and life affirming experiences presented to us by our fellow man in the form of books, that said books are affordable to the common man, which historically hasn't always been the case and that literacy is so commonplace it is taken as a given, thus the information is available for those willing to take the time to seek it out. This book list further elucidates the fact that I will never finish my "must read" list.
rhythmicwarrior I’ve been listening to audio books when I drive instead of music. Highly recommend it
@@CheatcodeGlitch Thank you. I do appreciate audiobooks but it really depends on the content. For example, I'm reading Antifragile right now and theres no way I could get through that on audiobook, as I like to stop, reference, digest then reread passages to make sure I'm getting it. A compelling story, however, is another matter altogether and audiobook is the perfect medium for that, imo.
cool!!
HaHa! Truth. Agreed! Same here.
One of my favorites is Walden Pond, Henry David Thoreau. It changed my life and way of thinking exponentially.
Same
The book which had the most influence on me was "Free to Choose" by Milton and Rose Friedman, which I read in 1980 at the age of 26. Not only does it explain fully and completely how Capitalism is the only natural companion to Freedom, it explains WHY it is humankinds' natural state. It exposes the corruption of spirit when men(and women) exploit power using government force. It shows why the US Constitution is a physical manifestation of the philosophy of Freedom. But the book also explains why freedom in all it's forms is indomitable, despite every effort to suppress it.
It turned me from a McGovern/Carter loyalist to a full fledged Libertarian, which I still am today.
THE CREATURE FROM JEKYLL ISLAND... In reading this book, I really began to understand the world around me and just what exactly it is that is going on.
Highly underrated topic
Definitely agree
Wolfhart MC
yup !
shout out to the late great Irv Homer on Philly radio for suggesting this book yyyyeeeeears ago👍🏽
Haven't read that book yet but I believe everyone should read that book.
Amen.
Totally agree. I started reading pretty seriously at 30 when I went through a tough time. I have not stopped. Self Help genre started in early 1900’s. I read the OG self help books. Such as “As a Man Thinketh”, the stoic books. The Bible. I want to point out just because a book is geared toward business or leadership you can apply the same principles to your life what ever it is. I am retired with income investments. I am not looking to be “rich with $”. I simply want to improve my self in every way. spiritually, mentally, physically. If you do not exercise your brain as you do your body you will lose it as you age. “If you don’t use it you lose it”.
Good show!!!
We had an entire course in the university dedicated to the book Endurance. The course was called "Personal leadership" and was part of the leadership studies. Just 13 students and the professor discussing the latest chapter in a weekly session, no tests. Easiest, but one of the more memorable courses. The message was: lead with example.
Can't argue with that list. I'll add my two cents or seven cents as it were.
1. Into the Wild
2. Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn
3. 12 Rules For Life
4. The Federalist Papers
5. The Killer Angels
6. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
7. Survive!: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere - Alive
A book that marked my life is "Flowers for Algernon" -- makes you value your capacities and your time.
Amazing book
An amazing read; brings one great pause for introspection.
I read it in junior high school and remember it well, now 40+ years later.
A great illustration of how talent influences one's life, and how talent can be taken away, eg, a car wreck, etc.
Charlie!
Sorry,
Charly (with a backwards R)
I heard the audiobook of Endurance after watching this video and it is one of the most incredible stories I have ever heard. I remember it every time I am going through some hard shit, or going through a hard workout. Because I have yet in my life come to a challenge as hard as what those man went through, and it always gives me strength thinking that hell what I am going through is NOTHING compared to what they went through. Thank you for sharing, I keep coming back to this video to find the next way to spend my audible credits hHah
No more Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert A. Glover is a spectacular read and really opened my eyes. Looking forward to picking up the books your recommended.
I read it...ruined the copy by highlighting sections, underlining sections & personal notes. So I bought a 2nd copy.
Every man....read this book.
Yes, I second this. Great book!
Amazing book. It's the anti-incel manifesto.
Great book,given to me by a friend
Matt Parker agreed I’ve read it multiple times
I would add one more: “Man’s search for Meaning” - Viktor Frankl. A very enlightening, quick read though not as quick as book #1 in your list.
Excellent reading list. Thank you. I sometimes give away The War of Art and Wild at Heart to young people (I'm 71-years young).
As an 18 year old always fascinated to learn more what books would you recommend i read to further tap into my masculinity?
Two books I would add to the list are: IRON JOHN - A Book About Men by Robert Bly. This book is mentioned in Wild At Heart by John Eldredge, an excellent read mentioned by Order of Man. On a different tack, Steven Pressfield's Gates of Fire is for me an incredible read. It's a historical novel about the 300 Spartans who fought the Persians at The Battle of Thermopylae. Pressfield delves into the personal lives and families of Spartan soldiers who gave their lives at this historic confrontation. As a man and a father, this is without question the most inspiring book I've ever read regarding men attempting to live by a code of compassion, courage, fortitude, generosity, gratitude, honesty, honor, loyalty, warrior skills, and other stand-up manly stuff.@@TooBanger
I love "The way of the superior man", "As a man thinketh" and "The four agreements". Need to read "Meditations", heard a lot of good things.
wesla the way of the superior man is a great read
Meditations is quite good, but it's also a little strenuous if you don't have a good grasp on Roman history because some of Marcus' meditations directly correlate with events happening within/around the Empire. A great alternative is "The Essentials". It's the collection of Marcus' Meditations, but it includes more context to the events he's speaking on. I personally read The Essentials first, then read Meditations after. Both are incredibly insightful.
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Maybe the single greatest novel ever written. Major manhood advice.
Currently reading. Only 10% through. Quite a study.
Crime and Punishment too. We live with the consequences of our misdemeanours every day in our consciences-unless one is a psychopath that is!
Spot on!!
Not really, but ok. Don Quixote is probably the most universal novel ever written.
The Grand Inquisitor portion alone is a life-changing piece of literature.
Have not heard of any of them. I need to step up my game! I will track down and read them all. Thanks for the list.
Audio books at local library, drive time!
Bruce Lee´s "Tao of Jeet Kune Do" is definitely worth reading. Sad that it hasn´t got more readers for his philosophy is more than just martial arts.
@@nothankyou5524 Was that comment directed at me? No it wasn´t a joke. And if you believe That Bruce Lee´s views are on the level of comicbooks you must be a selfsufficient individual who believes that only his own opinions make sense and matter.
I had an original copy and recycled it years ago. It's tough to forgive myself for that one.
"Be like water." -Bruce Lee
@@fobbitoperator3620 Water can flow or it can crash. You put water into a cup it becomes the cup. You put water into a teapot it becomes the teapot. Be water my friend. :)
didn't read that but read brue lee's fighting method....
Knowledge is power and power is the application of knowledge!
who said that?
Knowledge without wisdom is futile. Wisdom without knowledge is useless.
Great video brother ✊❤️
“Meditations” is a very different book than most because it was a personal journal, never meant to be published.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl so happy you mentioned it. Also a book that was helpful for me based on things that happened in my childhood The Body Keeps the Score by Besser van see Kolk. I have a few in line but I will be ordering your book
1. As A Man Thinketh
2. The War of Art
3. Endurance
4. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
5. Manhood in the Making
6. Wild at Heart
7. Sovereignty
Thanks for sharing.
@@Orderofman Congratulations on your new book 👊🏼
Thanks for saving me 20 minutes
Thank you for the list!
I recently did a search for more non fiction titles and endurance was one of the ones I decided to make a note of, so I’m glad I’m on the right track!
Other books that could be included here are
The art of learning by Josh Waitzkin
He talks about his journey as a young chess player and then turns pro tai chi athlete - but ultimately it’s about triggering your own “flow state”
And the other would be the gulag archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Know exactly what not to do is just as helpful as knowing what to do
Some of the worst atrocities ever committed again people were done on their own soil and it can’t be overstated how terrible and weak we can all be when we don’t stand up for what is right
Happy reading everyone!
James Allen (1864-1912), His best known work, "As a Man Thinketh", has been mass-produced since its publication in 1903.
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield (b.1943)) published in 2002.
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing (1921-1975) published in 1959. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (A.D.121 - A.D.180), Written in 167 A.C.E..
Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity by anthropologist David D. Gilmore published in1963.
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge published in 2001.
Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men by Ryan Michler published in 2018.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl (1905- 1997) originally published in 1946. This book has sold more than 10 million copies in twenty-four languages.
Insights 📚👍🏽
You should probably have Professor Jordan Peterson on your podcast or at least have him call in. You two seem to have a lot in common. Your ideas seem to line up together and I would love to hear the conversation that comes from that.
Now that JP is back and doing podcasts, I hope this happens!
My recommended reading list has four books on it: Progress and Poverty by Henry George, The Abolition of Man by CS Lewis, Transactional Analysis In Psychotherapy by Eric Berne, Journy to Ixtlan by Carlos Castaneda... Each of these authors has written other books that are related to the ground-breaking one I am recommending. Each requires effort and patience to read and understand, and may be uncomprehensible to the unprepared mind, and challenging to even the more advanced, on the first reads. I recommend using a highlighter the first two or three times you try to read them...
I love coming to YT videos on book lists and reading the comments to get recommendations, they're gems!
Also makes me proud that I've read most of what the commenters recommend lolololol
The Only Book that Changed My Life " As a man thinketh in his heart so is he "
Adarsh Gireesh
“For your mind is like a garden” 👌🏽😎
Is it a christian book
@@jesusislord5275 It's neutral. No religion mentioned, Read it will change your life
“King. Warrior, Magician, Lover” is a must
How to make friends and influence people is my fav
How to win friends and influence people - Dale Carnegie
One of my favorites as well. Those principles has helped me in many situations and interactions over the years.
Wonderful book to listen to
I think it actually helped me in being more conscientious and try to do whats right
Green Eggs and Ham is low key one of the greatest sales books ever written
tell me a little more about it , thank you
Lol it’s better than proverbs
YES IT IS!
This is a great list. I'd add The Brothers Karamozov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Man Up! by Jeffrey Hemmer, The Road by Cormac McCarthy, and How to be a Gentleman by John Bridges.
Wow Ryan! Love that you mentioned "As a man thinketh" but man the fact that you mentioned "War of Art" by Stephen Pressfield is just too amazing I wish more people read this book.
This is such an excellent list brother.
Also, As a father, Hollywood talent agent and Army vet I just want to say thank you for all your help over the years and since we are talking leaders thank you for leading other men in the right direction. Steel sharpens steel.
Steel sharpens steel - excellent metaphor for men build men. Thanks, brother
'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People'.
That book is very outdated
Another great!
@@StopFear really? its basically a book focusing on 7 principles. e.g the 7th one is sharpening the saw which means working on improving yourself. How can that become outdated? i'm not a huge fan of the book but its tenets seem timeless
@@StopFear Absolutely not!
"Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. Indispensable.
The audio book of it is great!!
Yup great book
just finished ENDURANCE. I personally think its the most incredible and unbelievable story ever written
In today's world, we are young men lost in the Ice of Feminism. We don't know what to do. And this Guy, "Order of man" is our E. Shackleton, a leader who guide us to what our potential is
Also Ship's name is Endurance and endurance is what they go through
You forgot Robert Greene’s books. Essential reading for everyone IMO.
all of them?
Nice try, Robert Greene.
cautare pvp I didnt care for the 50th Law but all the other ones, yes.
DrLimbic No, I’m not Robert Greene haha
48 laws of power to me is to observe my rivals conducting social warfare and protect myself appropriately as his law are evil, i only really like the first law of power, as a young apprentice i followed that law. You never try to outshine the master, rather you make him happy and learn from him.
I'm reading As a Man Thinketh currently, and it is such a great book, but more of a reminder, it is a book, because of how short it is, you can come back to and read like once every few months just to get back on the right path.
We all must read: Animal farm by George Orwell
and its companion 1984.....sort of for "2020"!!
Read that book in school, didn’t realize the impact it had on me until years later
I need to reread this!
I'm assuming you comprehend that book as anti-communist, but that's wrong it is anti-authoritarian.
@@mongolturkrants potatoe potato.
Love the mission! I have got into reading latter in my life. Man did I miss out! Thanks for the reminder!
I recommend Extreme Ownership!
I'm here. Zach here. I have found identity through some of these books. War of art taught me to do the work and has helped me learn guitar. As a man thinkith helped me stay positive even beautiful. It is a great book. Wild at heart taught me to fight and connected dots to how I felt as a man. Reading sovereignty now love the podcast
The Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I'm not into motorcycles, but that's not the point of this book. It's about values and meaning all wrapped into an adventure. Love the book. Also 12 rules for Life by Jordan Peterson.
Great recommendation.
Lila, too by the same author
Read Wild at Heart a few weeks ago. Great book for men, especially young men. Great perspective on how society just wants men to be “nice” and that we need to break from that mould.
Great book!
There's a quote that goes something like "Niceness is what remains when Goodness is stripped of Greatness"
Yeah, real men are always eager to find an excuse for being assholes.
Thanks for this. I've been looking for some new book ideas and I'm gonna start with Endurance.
Just found you and fascinating. I have read 5 of the books and would recommend them all. I also find Robert Greene's, "The 48 Laws of Power" and William Jordan's, "The Majesty of Calmness" to be part of my power reading. Great job Ryan. FYI, as someone who reads for a living, I will be happy to share another secret of how to speed read with great comprehension while creating your own library of highlighted material. Take care, Barry
go on share it
@@stogies3 Still waiting
@@Who-tg9mx looks like it’s going to be a long wait
"The Way of The Superior Man" by David Deida. For those questioning the essence what it means to be men, there is NO OTHER BOOK that answers your questions.
Very great book indeed
For sure
I disagree. I cannot recommend that book. The author is a self proclaimed "expert on sexual spirituality". Basically his book is more of a new age bs in which he has neither the guts to embrace a religion, nor reject it. He needs to have some sort greater authority on how to be a man.
Maybe if you're a shallow pickup artist loser.
@@StopFear
That is not exactly true. While alot of men will be shallow without spirituality, many are not. Belief in something greater than oneself is essential, Whether it be God, universe, or the greater good. While all are similar spirit. Not all are spiritual. What I'm saying is, one can be a good man without spirituality.
Nice list and video. Very helpful. My list is:
Xenophon- The Persian Expedition
Plutarch- Parallel Lives
Seneca- Letters from a stoic
Daniel Kahneman - Thinking , fast & slow
Rickson Gracie - Breathe
Wim Hof - The Wim Hof Method
Quintus Curtius -Essays and Translations
Clark Savage - King of All Things
Can't wait to read yours too
The way of Men by Jack Donovan is a great book that every man should read that will reaffirm your doubts about modern society and how it impacts masculinity.
I was looking forward to this book until I heard that he's a homosexual and believes warriors(men) having sex with eachother is natural and appropriate, really turned me away from the book and him as an authority on masculinity. (I am no homophobe, I just don't think masculinity and homosexuality go together.)
" The War of Art" is one of my favorite books. Funny and a great perspective.
You are awesome!!!! Wild At Heart is a book I have read at least 6 times in the past 15 years since it was gifted to me by my brother. I will check out the other books as well. I have read parts of the Marcus Arelius book as well. I will read your book! Well done!!! You also have gained a follow on your channel.
Thanks for the recommendations! I have to admit that reading Mediations it's been a little harder than I thought it would be. I'm still in the intro section. But can't wait to start reading the books. The War of Art is a classic! Love that book so much!
Rollo Tomasi- The Rational Male is another must for young men. Read/own most of your prescribed literature.
this is new age satanic nonsense pedaled by technocrats in the world economic forum.
honestly, there may be a lot of truth in that book, but it will mostly just just turn the reader into an angry incel. I had to put it down.
@@loubonnett for sure. Watched a few minutes of the discussion panels he hosts with a couple of other dudes on the "21 studio" or something like the ke that and it's just complete and utter bs. The guy just doesn't come across as bona fide whatsoever.
'Educated' by Tara Westover is also a good shout. One of the most inspirational books I've ever read. More inspirational than every self-help book I've ever read combined.
Orwell - 1984
Orwell - Animal Farm
Jenkins' Die wise
Plato - The republic
Tolstoy - War and Peace
Dawkins - The Greatest show on Earth
Tolkien - Lord of the Rings trilogi
1984 was great
Orwell is a master of literature!
How hard is it to comprehend 1984?
One can omit the LOTR but the rest is perfect
@@caseypomeroy6928 so-so. I read it at the age of 17 first time and I found it awfully depressing. Read it again - 10 years down the road - and loved it and couldn't put it down. The story is very dark and the world it introduces is not uplifting either. But it's a great read. Go for it
I have read two out the seven, so I have some work to do. One book that you may have missed is the Bible. In my opinion it is the greatest book ever written. In my belief system it is the inspired word of our Creator and I go to it everyday. Thanks for a great video!
Please. The bible is certainly NOT the greatest set of books written. It’s a hodgepodge of scribbling assembled and edited by very poor male writers. Thankfully, better writers exist in this world to churn out some far superior literature. Skip the bible. Move on to more mature literature.
Absolutely
Great list, Endurance was required reading for my two sons and daughter when they reached age 12. Another good complement to daily work and life is "Leadership Secrets of Atilla the Hun" by Wess Roberts. A quick read. Thanks for the list there's a couple I haven't read and will acquire.
Some of my favourite reads ♥️👍 -
-Sidhartha by Herman Hesse
- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
- Richest Man in Babylon
- God Delusion
- Homo Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
- 1000 yrs of solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marques
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
"God Delusion" is okay for a read, but not that great. What amazed you about it?
if anyone wants to know a tip on creativity, just cause i thought of it from a video i'd just watched, be alone for a period of time, in solitude, not loneliness, and in silence, maybe camping for example, and you will imagine stuff you never thought you'd ever think of, because of all the noise pollution and distractions in daily life.
I feel like one of Jocko’s books has to be in here. Whether it’s his leadership book(s) or Discipline Equals Freedom. Endurance is such a good pick, I read that when I was 14 and I’ve read it every year since (I’m 20 now)
Meditations from Marcus Aurelius is EPIC !
Ironically enough, I read it in prison many years ago. Changed my entire life.
@@TheComfortInStatic_Official honestly it's a text that should be read constantly. Each chapter to be meditated upon. Imho one should also have a copy with cross references and an addendum with additional context.
I open and read it every morning
@@TheComfortInStatic_Official how
I'd add Proverbs. It's in every Bible and Torah.
It is full of kernels of wisdom on many things including the appreciation of wisdom.
Hi. I think you mean the Tanakh. The Torah is the 1st five books of the Bible.
David Hoffman tanakh is the rest of the Old Testament?
Leonine 5 Tanach is a Hebrew abbreviation תנ״ך for Torah, Neviim, Ketuvim. Or 5 Books of Moses, Prophets, and Writings. It is the Hebrew Bible. Jews don’t call it the “Old Testament,” as they never accepted any update or “new” testament. I would recommend reading it along with some of the Kabbalistic works, like the Zohar, which give a deeper insight into the texts. Be well
Add ecclesiastes and the first psalm to that. Very similar themes
Foolish Drunk Job is excellent as well.
I cannot believe not a single soul here mentioned "The Way of the Superior Man" - it is quite literally the best book ever written for men and there is no room for debate. Should be read several times in one's life to glean all of its lessons
That book is woo woo BS. Disney type stuff.
Read this in my 20s and the only thing I got from it was deep belly breathing, which I was relearning at that time.
Came back to this book in my late thirties and was blown away at how…soft…it truly was. Woo woo would be pretty accurate. It’s like that proverbial hippy bringing a guitar to the party while brewing his special blend of…whatever.
I returned it. Was NOT palatable. Guess cuz I’m not stoned it didn’t resonate anymore? It was soft (and not in the ‘Be like water’ kinda way), weak and kinda soyboy simpy, if memory serves. It didn’t have balls. But hey, may you’ll get something from it!
Like I said, it reenforced deep belly breathing…so cool. Get ONE THING from a book, it’s worth it. But to say it’s THE BEST of manliness books is a joke. Nope
Well done! I would add that “procreation” can mean attending to any youngsters, whether related by blood or not.
Reading Wild at Heart by John Eldredge has completely changed my life. Definitely pick this one up!
I just stumbled upon this channel. And I am so thankful that you are putting out this much-needed content for men. I realize that I’m intruding into man’s realm, but I also appreciate reading these books as well. They help me as a person, a woman, and a wife.
Actually reading Meditations right now myself👌🏼 I'd strongly suggest for different reasons that every single one of you read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Journey to the East, Walden, and Illusions by Richard Bach.