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BY Brad- | June 26th, 2009 at 1:55 PM
RSD Book Club!
One of my favorite parts of boot camp is RSD Book Club timezzz.
I give a suggested reading list for what I think will help clients most after program, and inevitably the conversation dives into some intense introspective “inner game” talks.
When suggesting each book, there is a specific order in which students can reinforce the concepts they learned on program best, especially as it relates to the new reference points and theory they learned over the course of bootcamp.
1. The Blueprint Decoded by Tyler
The first thing ANYONE should do after taking an RSD bootcamp is rewatch Tyler’s Blueprint Decoded. I don’t care how many times you have seen it. One of the biggest benefits of coming on program is pushing through 3 days of intense experience and receiving about 6 months of reference points in that time span.
The material takes on a completely different perspective after program, and you get a whole new level of value out of the product. Also, much of the bootcamp seminar is based around concepts developed in the Blueprint, and it keeps you in that headspace long after program.
2. Ozzie’s section in Transformations
If the Blueprint teaches you, “You are enough!” and to stop striving to become a natural, you already are one, Ozzie is all about TAKING ACTION. Having that distinct gameplan on moving things forward and JUST CLOSE!!!
I’ve watched this section probably close to 25 times, and will probably hit it up just as many more to keep reinforcing that mindset.
Assume attraction, be willing to burn the set to the ground, abundance, and CLOSE!
3. The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida
Masculine polarity, core intent, dominance… It’s all about being on your path, and as a man, you can’t make the woman your path. You have your life purpose and the women are just a BYPRODUCT.
The concept ties in well for detaching emotionally from any outcome with a girl, how when you are on your path shit tests have little value, and ultimately how attractive it is to be on your path to the woman both while meeting her, and into a relationship.
*4. The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
The asterisk is because I suggest this one so highly for younger guys, in their late teens to early 20s.
It’s great for anyone to read, but I think there is immense value for anyone just starting to make their way in the adult world.
One of the key concepts in this book is doing things for the right reasons. There are two characters, both architects, and one became an architect because it was “the right thing to do.” It’s prestigious, it pays well, people will respect you… He is doing it for others and not himself.
Then there is Howard Rourke who became an architect for a creative outlet. People try to put him down, say his work is crap, but he doesn’t do it for others, he does it for himself.
Ayn Rand is great at acknowledging other important concepts like society’s propensity towards reinforcing mediocrity, looking down upon anyone who tries to transcend social norms, and it’s ultimately just a great read.
5. A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
If you are familiar at all with Real Social Dynamics, I’m sure you’ve heard of Ecky. This stuff is great for developing control over your emotions, embracing the present moment, and not needing anything external for your fulfillment/happiness.
Those are some great concepts to implement when interacting with women, and life in general.
I also really like The Power of Now, but think that A New Earth is more accessible and an easier read, and therefore a better place to start.
Sure there are a lot of “new-agey” spiritual concepts tied in with any Eastern philosophical writings, but if you can get a handle on the core concepts, it will DRASTICALLY increase your ability to build attraction with women.
6. Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins
If Eckhart Tolle is all about “stop striving and just be”… Tony Robbins is all about ACHIEVE, CONQUER, GOALS, and ACTION!!!
I suggest the actual book here compared to the audiobook format because one of the biggest benefits of Tony Robbins is how he incorporates exercises to make sure you start taking action right away.
Check out my full Awaken the Giant Within book review.
7. Mastery by George Leonard
As you develop your “game” you run into various hurdles along the way. The cool thing is that the cold approach skillset is no different than any other skill you could learn, whether it playing tennis or the piano.
George Leonard talks about learning martial arts and the tribulations that you encounter along the way. It’s all about embracing the process and realizing that you learn the most on the PLATEAU.
Any skill does not develop linearly, it’s more like a stair step process. To realize that when you aren’t seeing results is when you are learning the most.
It’s like a tipping point process where you stay at one level, picking up new reference points until at some point you reach a tipping point where you quickly ramp up to a new level.
So stop beating yourself up if you aren’t progressing and seeing results. Embrace the process and realize THAT is when you learn the most.
It is also a great book for recognizing your learning style –hacker, obsessive, dabbler, and how to overcome the hindrances of each and reach mastery in any skill.
8. Personal Development for Smart People by Steve Pavlina
This is one of the best signal-to-noise ratio self help books I have ever read. No fluff, each sentence holds a lot of value, and ties in nicely with a bunch of other self actualization stuff we talk about.
The value in this book is that he synthesizes concepts from many self help materials, everything from proper eating, to time management, to spirituality, to money management and incorporates it into simple and easy to understand concepts.
The first half was great, although I don’t think the second half was as action packed as the beginning.
Check it out.
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So there is the list I usually provide, and in THAT ORDER. Some other great books that I usually also add if you are an active reader, all of which I gained a great deal of wisdom from…
-7 Habits of Highly effective people by Stephen Covey
-Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
-Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
-The Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
-Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk