Aubrey Marcus

Aubrey Marcus

Aubrey Marcus

Podcaster, Author, and Wellness Entrepreneur

Host of the Aubrey Marcus Podcast and founder of Onnit Labs. Known for exploring consciousness, performance optimization, and personal transformation.

Authors & Thinkers

Aubrey Marcus is the founder and CEO of Onnit Labs, a wellness company specializing in supplements and fitness equipment. He gained widespread recognition through his popular podcast, where he interviews thought leaders across science, spirituality, and human potential. His recommendations blend ancient wisdom with modern self-improvement.

43 Books Recommended by Aubrey Marcus

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#1

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19 people recommended

One of the first books that profoundly changed my life for the better.

Also recommended by: Daniel Ek, Big Sean, Brene Brown, Andy Frisella, Patrick Bet David, Eric Ripert, Gabby Reece, Garry Tan, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Lebron James, Lewis Howes, Lisa Ling, Ryan Flaherty, Ryan Shea, Tony Robbins, Will Smith, Derek Sivers

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The War of Art

by Steven Pressfield

16 people recommended

One of the most influential books in my life.

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Also recommended by: Brian Koppelman, Danny Miranda, Daniel Pink, Derek Sivers, James Clear, Jen Sincero, Jodie Cook, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Marie Forleo, Michael Hyatt, Russell Moore, Ryan Holiday, Seth Godin, Soman Chainani

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How to Change Your Mind

by Michael Pollan

15 people recommended

Has done a better job than any I’ve read so far on this subject at rationally, calmly, and scientifically exploring just how impactful psychedelics can be for the individual and our culture.

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Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Stewart Butterfield, Vinod Khosla, Amelia Boone, David Frum, Yuval Noah Harari, Hamilton Morris, Kara Swisher, Michael Mauboussin, Nick Offerman, Olivia Wilde, Paul Stamets, Peter Attia, Tim Ferriss

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Mastery

by Robert Greene

14 people recommended

The master work of a master author.

Also recommended by: Raj Shamani, Ev Williams, Patrick Bet David, Mark Hart, Maurice Ashley, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Robin Black, Robin Sharma, Rollo Tomassi, Ryan Holiday, Terry Laughlin, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers

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#5

The Four Agreements

by Don Miguel Ruiz

13 people recommended

Aubrey Marcus mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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Also recommended by: Jack Dorsey, Big Sean, Daniel Negreanu, Danny Miranda, Patrick Bet David, Ellen Degeneres, Jen Sincero, Joe Rogan, Karlie Kloss, Peter Attia, Robin Black, Derek Sivers

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The Obstacle Is the Way

by Ryan Holiday

11 people recommended

I definitely recommend this book to everyone.

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Also recommended by: Casey Neistat, Chris Do, Christopher Sommer, Patrick Bet David, George Raveling, James Altucher, Steven Pressfield, Tim Ferriss, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers

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The 48 Laws of Power

by Robert Greene

9 people recommended

I cannot express how immensely valuable this book is, when absorbed into an open mind.

Also recommended by: Raj Shamani, Alice Little, Patrick Bet David, Dj Vlad, Neil Strauss, Rollo Tomassi, Ryan Holiday, Derek Sivers

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The Road

by Cormac McCarthy

8 people recommended

A bleak post-apocalyptic survival story about a father and his son.

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Also recommended by: Oprah Winfrey, Charlize Theron, Jocko Willink, Joel Mchale, Lex Fridman, Ryan Holiday, Sam Hinkie

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Ego Is the Enemy

by Ryan Holiday

6 people recommended

Filled with unforgettable stories and moments in history that will serve as guide rails to help us when we invariably fall off course.

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Also recommended by: Peter Thiel, Danny Miranda, George Raveling, Mark Manson, Derek Sivers

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The Way of the Superior Man

by David Deida

5 people recommended

I was a profoundly better man for reading [this book].

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Also recommended by: Jen Sincero, Neil Strauss, Noah Kagan, Ryan Shea

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Sex at Dawn

by Christopher Ryan

5 people recommended

The initial domino that led me down the path of exploring open relationships, which has been a huge advancement in my own personal happiness and fulfillment.

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Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Esther Perel, Joe Rogan, Noah Kagan

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#12

The Red Queen

by Matt Ridley

4 people recommended

If you want to understand HUMAN sexual biology, this information is incomplete at best.

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Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Neil Strauss, Nick Szabo

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Zen in the Art of Archery

by Eugen Herrigel

4 people recommended

As an amateur archer myself, I found the archery analogy to fit me well.

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Also recommended by: Adam Robinson, Dave Elitch, Joe Rogan

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The Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss

4 people recommended

The classic coming of age tale of a troubled hero, out for revenge.

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Also recommended by: Tim Draper, Anna Akana, Brandon Sanderson

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Turning Pro

by Steven Pressfield

3 people recommended

If I was the head superintendent of every school in the universe [this book] would be on the core curriculum.

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Also recommended by: Ben Greenfield, Derek Sivers

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Island

by Aldous Huxley

3 people recommended

The beauty of [this book] was seeing how a system could work en masse, and it was my first exposure to rewriting the rules of how everything could be and understanding that we can just change everything.

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Also recommended by: Jordan Peterson, Derek Sivers

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A New Earth

by Eckhart Tolle

2 people recommended

Reads like a cool breeze on a hot day.

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Also recommended by: Oprah Winfrey

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The Cosmic Serpent

by Jeremy Narby

2 people recommended

[The author's] theory is that DNA is a universal language in itself, a language that can be accessed and downloaded by shamans or people in trance.

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Also recommended by: Dan Engle

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Stealing Fire

by Steven Kotler

2 people recommended

Incredibly well written, draws stories from antiquity to the present, and provides the absolute best overview of state shifting practices of any book I have ever encountered.

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Also recommended by: Joe Rogan

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Tripping over the Truth

by Travis Christofferson

2 people recommended

One of the most important books of our time. Period.

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Also recommended by: Dominic Dagostino

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The Game

by Neil Strauss

2 people recommended

Not just about how to trick chicks into fucking you (though it teaches you every possible way to do so).

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Also recommended by: Patrick Bet David

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The Warrior Ethos

by Steven Pressfield

2 people recommended

An insightful discussion of the great warrior cultures of the past.

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Also recommended by: Patrick Oshaughnessy

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Rise of the Mystics

by Ted Dekker

Might be the best book I’ve ever read.

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The Fifth Sacred Thing

by Starhawk

I have bought a dozen copies and have been handing them out like I was Oprah giving away television sets.

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Create Your Own Religion

by Daniele Bolelli

Makes the great point that even those of us who think we are following a religious tradition, are creating our religion in our own little ways.

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#26

The Book of Truth

by Paul Selig

Has profoundly changed my life.

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#27

Not Afraid

by Daniele Bolelli

It is a story of overcoming fear and tragedy in his personal life, including the harrowing journey of an sensitive nerd turned MMA fighter, and the tragic loss of a life partner.

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#28

Magicians of the Gods

by Graham Hancock

An important book not only for you and I, but humanity as a whole.

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#29

You Are the Placebo

by Joe Dispenza

Shows the virtually limitless potential that [the placebo] phenomenon has, but also how to actively use it as a primary tool to change our life for the better.

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#30

The Book of Freedom

by Paul Selig

An irrefutable invitation to claim yourself as who you truly are.

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#31

Sleep

by Nick Littlehales

Talks about getting 30 – 35 sleep cycles a week and then changing the dynamic of that utilizing naps more.

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#32

The Mastery of Love

by Don Miguel Ruiz

An incredible exploration of love and relationships.

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#33

Cyrano de Bergerac

by Edmond Rostand

A gift to yourself and those you will share it with.

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#34

Fifty Shades of Grey

by E L James

I was sitting on a plane and EVERY FEMALE in an adjacent row to mine was reading this book while rubbing their legs together like a grasshopper in song.

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#35

Stress Less, Accomplish More

by Emily Fletcher

We always feel like we need to stress MORE to accomplish MORE. Well, that’s bullshit. And [this book] will tell you all the reasons why.

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The 49th Mystic

by Ted Dekker

Opens a window to the true mystical and spiritual meaning behind some of the greatest teachings of all time.

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Vedanta Treatise

by A.Parthasarathy

Most Recommended Books reached out to Aubrey Marcus directly.

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Awakening Spirits

by Tom Brown Jr.

May provide the simplest outline for practical spirituality in existence.

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The Wheel of Time

by Carlos Castaneda

[The author's] teachings and aphorisms have formed the backbone of the warrior code for myself and thousands more.

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Zero Limits

by Joe Vitale

Whoa. That's what you find yourself saying as you read this book.

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The Teachings of Don Juan

by Carlos Castaneda

Aubrey Marcus mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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#42

The Journeys of Socrates

by Dan Millman

An emotionally rich story that follows an orphaned half-Jewish soldier in Russia during the times of the violent anti semitic pograms.

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#43

The Toltec Art of Life and Death

by Don Miguel Ruiz

[The author's] most powerful book.

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