The Natural Art of the Pick-up

Top 10 Books For Men

During programs or when seeing clients, I am always asked for good reading recommendations.

I totally understand the question.

If you’re like me, when you get interested in something, ANY good read is worth the buck.

So, I wanted to give you MY top 10 list of GREAT books for men. Some of these deal with dating, seduction and pick-up, while others focus on fashion, sex, or spirituality.

Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss 10.) Four Hour Work Week - by Tim Ferriss. It might seem odd that I include this on the list here, but allow me to explain. A big principle I teach is autonomy. This book is about gaining ownership over your time and money so that you aren’t pray to a boss, or someone leaching your time away from what you truly want out of life. He outlines what to do step-by-step. If you really want a full life (which is ATTRACTIVE to women by the way…), then this book is your indispensable guide. Read More…

Dressing The Man by Alan Flusser 9.) Dressing the Man: Mastering the Art of Permanent Fashion - by Alan Flusser. This is THE best book on timeless fashion for men. The pictures and illustrations are unforgettable. According to Flusser, dressing well is not all that difficult, the real challenge lies in being able to acquire the right personalized instruction. Dressing well pivots on two pillars — proportion and color. Flusser believes that “Permanent Fashionability,” both his promise and goal for the reader, starts by being accountable to a personal set of physical trademarks and not to any kind of random, seasonally served-up collection of fashion flashes. Read More…

Double Your Dating by David DeAngelo 8.) Double Your Dating - by David DeAngelo. A simple and fun read about meeting and dating women. A bit simplistic and dated, but a great overview on the basics, and few useful tidbits about getting started in meeting women. You’ll never reach a point where you never have any problems with women, but you sure can prevent and eliminate about 80% of these mistakes by just knowing what to do to step by step with women, and how to respond to certain situations when she’s around. Read More…

The Mystery Method by Mystery 7.) The Mystery Method - by, who else, Mystery. Good to see that some literature from this community has gone main stream (I guess). I’d caution you about this book in one way – he’s been picking up women for over 10 years. His brain runs on over drive when it comes to dating and sex, so some/most of this may not be useful to you at all. It’s a definite read, but don’t take it too seriously. Feel free to bring along a few grains of salt for the ride. Read More…

Art of Seduction by Robert Greene 6.) Art of Seduction - by Robert Greene. This book is terrible if you’re looking for ACTION items, but it is a wonderful non-fiction read and can greatly assist you in seeing what is possible. Also, some of the attitudes described of the historical figures are amazing. This book can help you develop a larger view of what can actually happen between men and women, rather than what ‘has always happened’ for you… Read More…

The Game by Neil Strauss 5.) The Game - by Neil Strauss. It’s a fun read. It’s a wild read. And it correctly illustrates the pitfalls to picking-up women if you aren’t careful and slip out of balance in your life. I think Neil’s writing is a bit over dramatic and unpolished. But, overall, it’s VERY entertaining…and after you read “The Game”, you’ll have to wash your brain with… Read More…

How to Get a Girlfriend by Stephen Nash 4.) How to Get a Girlfriend - by Stephen Nash. Of course I had to put my own book in here. If you are interested in REAL and PRACTICAL advice about dating, women and relationships… then you must get it now. It should be your second read, after “The Game.” If you are the kind of guy who wants to naturally meet more women, who wants phone numbers of more women, who wants to date more women, who wants more options of VERY attractive women, and who eventually wants to meet a VERY special woman… Read More…

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing 3.) Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage - by Alfred Lansing. As a guy, we all need role models. When I became interested in improving my dating and relationship life, I also got interested in learning more about what it means to be a man. This book was recommended to me as it shows exactly what it means to be a man on a mission, to be a guy who truly knows and owns his purpose and mission in life. These things are critical to get handled if you want to be more attractive to women. Read More…

The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley 2.) The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature - by Matt Ridley. Ever read “Genome”? Well, if you have, then you know how excellent Matt Ridley’s work is. His research into the biological differences between men and women will astound you. He truly clarifies the nature of attraction, and why certain things are more interesting to women that others – and WHY this is so baffling to men. Also, his insight into the sexual mating patterns of humans will blow you away. This is a MUST read for sure. Read More…

The Way Of The Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Woman, Work, and Sexual Desire by David Deida 1.) The Way Of The Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Woman, Work, and Sexual Desire - by David Deida. This is the BEST book you can read about becoming a man, and being attractive to women – BAR NONE. I have read it three times, and will read it again. When I travel with my girlfriend, I always pack this book. I even purchased it for my dad on his 64th birthday. The chapters are short and sweet, and the language is direct, challenging and immensely hopeful. If you haven’t read this book yet, purchase it today and put down everything else you are reading. I am dead serious – it is that important. Read More…

Enjoy the reading list! If you have additions, suggestions, thoughts – please feel free to email them to me. I am an avid reader too, and enjoy hearing recommendations from guys whenever you have them.

Stephen Nash.