Models
Mark Manson
11 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2015–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
"Models" by Mark Manson, because it helped shape my understanding of heterosexual relationships.
Models by Mark Manson - very helpful and ethical advice on attracting women for people like me who never really quite figured it out
For personal development, social behavior and relationships these two sets of books are the best theory available, and significantly better and more fundamental than anything else I found written on the topic.
What also helped change mindsets to positive-by-default interactions with potential partners, I recommend The Alabaster Girl by Zan Perrion.
It was only sort of useful for my 36 year old self but it would have been immensely useful to me at 16.
"Models" is an exceptional book (even if poorly written) about how to live a life that will maximize your opportunities to find a partner.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What was a book that changed your life? 2020 · 3 recommendations
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2015? 2015 · 3 recommendations
- Ask HN: What are your favorite non-fiction books of all time? 2018 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Books you wish you had read earlier? 2017 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation