Neil Strauss is a New York Times bestselling author and journalist best known for The Game, a cultural phenomenon examining the seduction community. His work spans investigative reporting, self-help, and narrative nonfiction, often exploring the psychology of human connection and personal reinvention.
31 Books Recommended by Neil Strauss
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Meditations
22 people recommendedrecommended 2xNeil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Neil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Eric Jorgenson, Jack Dorsey, Sam Altman, Tobi Lutke, Adam Robinson, Anna Kendrick, Arianna Huffington, Chip Conley, Austen Allred, Patrick Bet David, James Clear, Jason Ferruggia, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Mark Manson, Robin Sharma, Ryan Holiday, Shane Parrish, Stewart Brand, Derek Sivers
Influence
18 people recommendedrecommended 2xUnderstanding these [principles] make all the difference in making the leap from interest to attraction.
Understanding these [principles] make all the difference in making the leap from interest to attraction.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Tobi Lutke, Adam Robinson, Alexis Ohanian, Charlie Munger, Alex Hormozi, Andrew Wilkinson, Guy Kawasaki, James Clear, Mark Manson, Max Levchin, Michael Hyatt, Noah Kagan, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Ramit Sethi, Samy Kamkar, Scott Adams
Siddhartha
17 people recommendedrecommended 2xNeil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Neil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Osho, Naval Ravikant, Bryan Johnson, David Blaine, Emma Watson, Fred Wilson, Harry Styles, Jack Edwards, James Clear, Justin Kan, Lex Fridman, Navdeep Chandel, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Phil Jackson, Tim Ferriss, Wim Hof
A good book to appreciate.
A good book to appreciate.
Also recommended by: Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Cal Fussman, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Christopher Hitchens, Fred Wilson, Shashi Tharoor
The 48 Laws of Power
9 people recommendedrecommended 2xHeavily researched and distilled handbook.
Heavily researched and distilled handbook.
Also recommended by: Raj Shamani, Alice Little, Aubrey Marcus, Patrick Bet David, Dj Vlad, Rollo Tomassi, Ryan Holiday, Derek Sivers
On the Shortness of Life
6 people recommendedrecommended 2xI give [this book] away a lot.
I give [this book] away a lot.
Also recommended by: Eric Jorgenson, Patrick Collison, Chip Conley, Jim Collins, Maria Popova
Nonviolent Communication
5 people recommendedrecommended 2xThe central idea is that, unbeknownst to us, thereβs a lot of violence in the way we communicate with othersβand with ourselves.
The central idea is that, unbeknownst to us, thereβs a lot of violence in the way we communicate with othersβand with ourselves.
Also recommended by: Dustin Moskovitz, Esther Perel, Satya Nadella, Derek Sivers
The Way of the Superior Man
5 people recommendedrecommended 2xNeil Strauss recommended this book in a blog post.
Neil Strauss recommended this book in a blog post.
Also recommended by: Aubrey Marcus, Jen Sincero, Noah Kagan, Ryan Shea
Ulysses
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xThe book thatβs most influenced me.
The book thatβs most influenced me.
Also recommended by: Christopher Hitchens, Debbie Millman, Ernest Hemingway
The Red Queen
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xDiverse, engaging, and wide-ranging.
Diverse, engaging, and wide-ranging.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Aubrey Marcus, Nick Szabo
The Painted Bird
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xIt's really dark, but it's 'un-put-down-able.'
It's really dark, but it's 'un-put-down-able.'
Also recommended by: Duncan Trussell, Jordan Peterson
The Continuum Concept
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xA great book.
A great book.
Also recommended by: Ramit Sethi, Whitney Cummings
The Art of Seduction
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xCollects and analyzes some of historyβs greatest seducers and seductions.
Collects and analyzes some of historyβs greatest seducers and seductions.
Also recommended by: Raj Shamani, Patrick Bet David
Ask the Dust
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xNeil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Neil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Patrick Oshaughnessy
StrengthsFinder 2.0
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xNeil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Neil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Also recommended by: Michael Hyatt
Neil Strauss recommended this book in a blog post.
Neil Strauss recommended this book in a blog post.
Also recommended by: Brian Armstrong
What Every BODY is Saying
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xNeil Strauss recommended this book in a blog post.
Neil Strauss recommended this book in a blog post.
Also recommended by: Scott Adams
Facing Love Addiction
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xReally about the love addict and the love avoidant.
Really about the love addict and the love avoidant.
Really about the love addict and the love avoidant.
Also recommended by: Dave Elitch
Under Saturn’s Shadow
recommended 2xThe book Iβve given most as a gift.
The book Iβve given most as a gift.
Life Is Elsewhere
I think itβs an analogy for that choice we all have in life: Are you going to fulfill your potential? Or, are you just going to give into the peer pressure of the moment and become nothing?
Maxims
recommended 2xNeil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Neil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Journey to the End of the Night
recommended 2xNeil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Neil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
recommended 2xBasically defined the modern idea of self-esteem.
Basically defined the modern idea of self-esteem.
Mastering Your Hidden Self
recommended 2xOne of the best books on [what goes on inside our own heads].
One of the best books on [what goes on inside our own heads].
Introducing NLP
recommended 2xThe place to go for not just a primer on the concepts, but also enough in-depth knowledge to put the key ones into practice.
The place to go for not just a primer on the concepts, but also enough in-depth knowledge to put the key ones into practice.
NLP
recommended 2xNeil Strauss recommended this book in a blog post.
Neil Strauss recommended this book in a blog post.
The Fear Book
recommended 2xI highly recommend this for dealing with [fear].
I highly recommend this for dealing with [fear].
Be the Person You Want to Find
recommended 2xI love this book because itβs exactly my philosophy on relationships.
I love this book because itβs exactly my philosophy on relationships.
Facing Codependence
Presents a model of trauma that to me has been key to understanding my life.