25 Books recommended by Scott Adams
Scott Raymond Adams is an American artist and cartoonist. He is the creator of the Dilbert comic strip and the author of several nonfiction works of satire, commentary, and business. Dilbert came to national prominence during the downsizing period in 1990s America and reached a worldwide audience.
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Book Recommendations
The Plus
The Plus
Greg Gutfeld
New york times bestselling author greg gutfeld wants to be your new guru, and he hates himself for it.before greg gutfeld was a fox news star and a new york times bestselling author, he was a self-help writer for health magazines who had no idea what he was talking about. but now, after years of experience, he finally feels qualified to guide people on the journey of life—call this book punishment for his sins, and a huge reward for you!in the plus, greg teaches you how to brainwash yourself into
“Which book should I read first?”
Jul 29, 2020 — Source
Don't Burn This Book
Don't Burn This Book
Dave Rubin
Political ScienceThe progressive woke machine--from outrage mobs and online censorship to activists masquerading as journalists--is waging war against the last free thinkers in the world. this book is both an explanation of the current political upheaval and your guide to surviving it.america, and the west in general, is in the midst of an identity crisis that's headed towards an outright revolution. the progressive left, once the advocates of free expression and individual autonomy, now undermine these values at every turn. this uncomfortable truth has turned moderates and true liberals into the
“Just finished reading it. Great book!”
May 1, 2020 — Source
Pre-Suasion
Pre-Suasion
Robert Cialdini Ph.D.
Business & EconomicsThe author of the legendary bestseller influence, social psychologist robert cialdini shines a light on effective persuasion and reveals that the secret doesn’t lie in the message itself, but in the key moment before that message is delivered.what separates effective communicators from truly successful persuaders? using the same combination of rigorous scientific research and accessibility that made his influence an iconic bestseller, robert cialdini explains how to capitalize on the essential window of time before you deliver an important message. this “privileged moment for change” prepares people to be receptive
“Read Cialdini's new book, Pre-suasion, and thank me later”
May 28, 2019 — Source
Influence
Influence
Robert B. Cialdini
Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. dr. robert cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. his thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book.you'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and how to defend yourself against them. perfect for people in all walks of
“book that I think everybody should read”
Sep 22, 2015 — Source
The Algebra of Happiness
The Algebra of Happiness
Scott Galloway
Business & EconomicsScott galloway teaches brand strategy at nyu's stern school of business, but often his class veers to life strategy. his students are smart and hardworking, but they struggle with life's biggest questions, just like the rest of us. what's the formula for a life well lived? how can you have a meaningful career, not just a lucrative one? is work/life balance really possible? what does it take to make a long-term relationship succeed?galloway explores these and many other questions in the take-no-prisoners style that has made him a sought-after commentator
“You'll pick up a number of good tips on happiness.”
May 28, 2019 — Source
Salt Sugar Fat
Salt Sugar Fat
Michael Moss
Business & EconomicsEvery year, the average american eats 33 pounds of cheese and 70 pounds of sugar. they ingest 8,500 milligrams of salt a day, double the recommended amount, almost none of which comes from salt shakers. it comes from processed food, an industry that hauls in $1 trillion in annual sales. in salt sugar fat, pulitzer prize-winning investigative reporter michael moss shows how this happened. featuring examples from some of the most recognizable (and profitable) companies and brands of the last half century--including kraft, coca-cola, lunchables, kellogg, nestlé, oreos, cargill, capri
“Recommended read on Scott Adams Tweeter account”
Aug 6, 2018 — Source
The Happiness Equation
The Happiness Equation
Neil Pasricha
Business & EconomicsWhat’s the formula for a happy life? neil pasricha is a harvard mba, a walmart executive, a new york times–bestselling author, and a husband and dad. after selling more than a million copies of his book of awesome series, he now shifts his focus from observation to application. in the happiness equation, pasricha illustrates how to want nothing, do anything, and have everything. if that sounds like a contradiction, you simply haven’t unlocked the 9 secrets to happiness. each secret takes a common ideal, flips it on its head, and
“I like both of these happiness books”
May 28, 2019 — Source
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson
Biography & AutobiographyWalter isaacson's "enthralling" (the new yorker) worldwide bestselling biography of apple cofounder steve jobs. based on more than forty interviews with steve jobs conducted over two years--as well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues--walter isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. isaacson's portrait touched millions of readers. at a time when
“ I'm finally getting around to reading the Walter Isaacson biography of Steve Jobs. I'm fascinated...”
Apr 18, 2012 — Source
The Luck Factor
The Luck Factor
Richard Wiseman
Self-HelpIs luck just fate, or can you change it? a groundbreaking new scientific study of the phenomenon of luck and the ways we can bring good luck into our lives. what is luck? a psychic gift or a question of intelligence? and what is it that lucky people have that unlucky people lack? psychologist dr. richard wiseman put luck under a scientific microscope for the very first time, examining the different ways in which lucky and unlucky people think and behave. after three years of intensive interviews and experiments with
“Recommended on Tim Ferriss' podcast”
Sep 22, 2015 — Source
Gorilla Mindset
Gorilla Mindset
Mike Cernovich
Control (Psychology)Gorilla mindset is an entire system that, when coupled with specific mindset shifts and habits, will change the way you think, feel and live your life. applying gorilla mindset to your life (make no mistake, this is a book you must apply) will improve your health and fitness, lead to more money and career advancement, and help you have deeper, more meaningful relationships (or more casual ones; it’s your choice). your thinking will become clear. you will have more focus. you will know exactly what steps to take to change
“He has some of the most actionable and practical advice on how to get your mind right”
May 28, 2019 — Source
Influence
Influence
Robert B. Cialdini
Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. dr. robert cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. his thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book.you'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and how to defend yourself against them. perfect for people in all walks of
“if youre looking for a book that I think everybody should read, it would be a book called Influence, ”
Sep 22, 2015 — Source
Invisible Influence
Invisible Influence
Jonah Berger
Business & EconomicsIf you’re like most people, you think your individual tastes and opinions drive your choices and behaviors. you wear a certain jacket because you liked how it looked. you picked a particular career because you found it interesting. the notion that our choices are driven by our own personal thoughts and opinions is patently obvious. right? wrong. without our realizing it, other people’s behavior has a huge influence on everything we do at every moment of our lives, from the mundane to the momentous. even strangers have an impact on
“Might be a little bit approachable”
May 28, 2019 — Source
The Power of Habit
The Power of Habit
Charles Duhigg
Self-HelpA young woman walks into a laboratory. over the past two years, she has transformed almost every aspect of her life. she has quit smoking, run a marathon, and been promoted at work. the patterns inside her brain, neurologists discover, have fundamentally changed.marketers at procter & gamble study videos of people making their beds. they are desperately trying to figure out how to sell a new product called febreze, on track to be one of the biggest flops in company history. suddenly, one of them detects a nearly imperceptible pattern—and
“Recommended read on Scott Adams Persuasion Reading List”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
Win Your Case
Win Your Case
Gerry Spence
LawGerry spence is perhaps america's most renowned and successful trial lawyer, a man known for his deep convictions and his powerful courtroom presentations when he argues on behalf of ordinary people. frequently pitted against teams of lawyers thrown against him by major corporate or government interests, he has never lost a criminal case and has not lost a civil jury trial since l969. in win your case, spence shares a lifetime of experience teaching you how to win in any arena-the courtroom, the boardroom, the sales call, the salary review,
“Recommended read on Scott Adams Persuasion Reading List”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
The Design of Everyday Things
The Design of Everyday Things
Donald A. Norman
DesignAnyone who designs anything to be used by humans -- from physical objects to computer programs to conceptual tools -- must read this book, and it is an equally tremendous read for anyone who has to use anything created by another human. it could forever change how you experience and interact with your physical surroundings, open your eyes to the perversity of bad design and the desirability of good design, and raise your expectations about how things should be designed.b & w photographs and illustrations throughout.
“Recommended read on Scott Adams website”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
How to Write a Good Advertisement
How to Write a Good Advertisement
Victor O. Schwab
Business & Economics“Recommended read on Scott Adams Persuasion Reading List”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
The One Sentence Persuasion Course - 27 Words to Make the World Do Your Bidding
The One Sentence Persuasion Course - 27 Words to Make the World Do Your Bidding
Blair Warren
Note: this is the and version of the one sentence persuasion course - not the free version that was initially released in 2005. the original material was updated and expanded several years later and re-released as a commercial mp3 product. this kindle version contains all the material from the mp3 and is the only place you will find the expanded version in written form. if you've only read the original free version of the one sentence persuasion course, you haven't read anything yet. (8,500 words) even the most powerful persuasion
“Recommended read on Scott Adams website”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
Trump
Trump
Donald J. Trump,Tony Schwartz
Trump reveals the business secrets that have made him america’s foremost deal maker!“i like thinking big. i always have. to me it’s very simple: if you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.”—donald j. trump here is trump in action—how he runs his business and how he runs his life—as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and changes the face of the new york city skyline. but even a maverick plays by rules, and trump has
“Recommended read on Scott Adams Persuasion Reading List”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
Trump
Trump
Donald J. Trump,Tony Schwartz
Trump reveals the business secrets that have made him america’s foremost deal maker!“i like thinking big. i always have. to me it’s very simple: if you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.”—donald j. trump here is trump in action—how he runs his business and how he runs his life—as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and changes the face of the new york city skyline. but even a maverick plays by rules, and trump has
“I recommend reading these books”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
Impossible to Ignore
Impossible to Ignore
Carmen Simon
A groundbreaking approach to creating memorable messages that are easy to process, hard to forget, and impossible to ignore using the latest in brain scienceaudiences forget up to 90 percent of what you communicate. but people make decisions and act based on what they remember, so a pragmatic approach for the effective communicator is to be deliberate about the 10 percent that audiences do retain. otherwise, content recall is random and inconsistent.many experts have offered techniques on how to improve your own memory, but not how to influence other people
“Recommended read on Scott Adams website”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
The Secret of Selling Anything
The Secret of Selling Anything
Harry Browne
If you've read other selling books, you're probably tired of the false promises that never quite work out. you're probably tired of being told "you can do it if you just believe you can."you're probably tired of reading about tricks that made a particular sale ~ tricks that may have been appropriate to a particular situation, but not yours ~ and even if they were appropriate, how would you have thought of them at the right time?if you've read books on selling before or listened to "sales experts," you're probably
“I recommend reading these books”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
PsychologyIn the highly anticipated thinking, fast and slow, kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. system 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; system 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities—and also the faults and biases—of fast thinking, and reveals the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and behavior. the impact of loss aversion and overconfidence on corporate strategies, the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in
“Recommended read on Scott Adams Persuasion Reading List”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
What Every Body is Saying
What Every Body is Saying
Joe Navarro,Marvin Karlins
He says that's his best offer. is it?she says she agrees. does she?the interview went great - or did it?he said he'd never do it again. but he did.read this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. joe navarro, a former fbi counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. you'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you. you will discover:the
“Recommended read on Scott Adams Persuasion Reading List”
Jan 24, 2018 — Source
The Secret of Selling Anything
The Secret of Selling Anything
Harry Browne
If you've read other selling books, you're probably tired of the false promises that never quite work out. you're probably tired of being told "you can do it if you just believe you can."you're probably tired of reading about tricks that made a particular sale ~ tricks that may have been appropriate to a particular situation, but not yours ~ and even if they were appropriate, how would you have thought of them at the right time?if you've read books on selling before or listened to "sales experts," you're probably
“Recommended read on Scott Adams Persuasion Reading List”
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