Recommendations based on The Universe Doesn't Give a Flying Fuck About Youby Johnny B. Truant

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  1. Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It

    by Kamal Ravikant
    A short and powerful book that teaches readers how to love themselves unconditionally and transform their lives.

    THE SELF-PUBLISHED PHENOMENON —NOW FULLY REVISED AND EXPANDED , I almost didn’t publish, Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It,. Here I was, a CEO who’d fallen apart after his company failed, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. On the Shortness of Life

    by Seneca
    Philosophical reflections on the importance of living life to its fullest potential.

    The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into the art of living, the importance of reason and morality, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their ... (Goodreads)

  3. The 48 Laws of Power

    by Robert Greene
    A guide to understanding the dynamics of gaining and keeping power.

    Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy, New York Times, bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate ... (Goodreads)

  4. How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

    by Leil Lowndes
    Guide to developing and maintaining successful personal relationships.

    "You'll not only break the ice, you'll melt it away with your new skills." – Larry King "The lost art of verbal communication may be revitalized by Leil Lowndes." -- Harvey McKay, author of "How to ... (Goodreads)

  5. What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People

    by Joe Navarro
    A guide on interpreting body language to understand people's thoughts and intentions.

    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 ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Think and Grow Rich

    by Napoleon Hill
    A step-by-step guide to personal success and wealth creation.

    This is the original 1937 version of Napoleon Hill's Classic Book: Think and Grow Rich . To the greatest extent possible, the text and formatting have been kept exactly the same as in the original ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Art of War

    by Sun Tzu
    Ancient Chinese military treatise outlining strategies for success in battle.

    Twenty-Five Hundred years ago, Sun Tzu wrote this classic book of military strategy based on Chinese warfare and military thought. Since that time, all levels of military have used the teaching on ... (Goodreads)

  8. Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time

    by Keith Ferrazzi
    Guide to building successful relationships through networking, collaboration, and mentorship.

    Do you want to get ahead in life? Climb the ladder to personal success? The secret, master networker Keith Ferrazzi claims, is in reaching out to other people. As Ferrazzi discovered early in life, ... (Goodreads)

  9. Meditations

    by Marcus Aurelius
    Reflections on Stoic philosophy, exploring the nature of existence and how to live life.

    Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy

    by Brian Sibley
    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the epic movie trilogy, including interviews with cast and crew and stunning photographs.

    The official inside story on the making of the award-winning movie trilogy The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy is a lavishly illustrated, behind-the-scenes, definitive account of ... (Goodreads)

  11. Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

    by Ashlee Vance
    A revealing look into the life and accomplishments of tech innovator Elon Musk.

    Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, sold one of his internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion. Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the ... (Goodreads)

  12. God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything

    by Christopher Hitchens
    Criticism of organized religion, arguing it is the root of much suffering in the world.

    With his unique brand of erudition and wit, Hitchens describes the ways in which religion is man-made. "God did not make us," he says. "We made God." He explains the ways in which religion is ... (Goodreads)

  13. Rich Dad, Poor Dad

    by Robert T. Kiyosaki
    A financial literacy guide that explores the power of financial education and investment.

    Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his "rich dad" — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

    by Charles Duhigg
    Uncovering the science of habit formation and how to use it to achieve success.

    A 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 ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Prince

    by Niccolò Machiavelli
    A timeless political treatise on the art of acquiring and maintaining power.

    Machiavelli needs to be looked at as he really was. Hence: Can Machiavelli, who makes the following observations, be Machiavellian as we understand the disparaging term? 1. So it is that to know the ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World

    by Chris Guillebeau
    A guide to living an unconventional life and creating meaningful change in the world.

    If you've ever thought, "There must be more to life than this," "The Art of Non-Conformity" is for you. Based on Chris Guillebeau's popular online manifesto "A Brief Guide to World Domination," "The ... (Goodreads)

  17. Autobiography

    by Morrissey
    The life story of Morrissey, lead singer of The Smiths, from his childhood to his rise to fame and beyond.

    Steven Patrick Morrissey was born in Manchester on May 22nd 1959. Singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Smiths (1982-1987), Morrissey has been a solo artist for twenty-six years, during which time ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Good Immigrant

    by Nikesh Shukla
    Exploring the experiences of immigrants in Britain, and the complex identity issues faced.

    How does it feel to be constantly regarded as a potential threat, strip-searched at every airport? Or be told that, as an actress, the part you’re most fitted to play is ‘wife of a terrorist’? How ... (Goodreads)

  19. In Pieces

    by Sally Field
    Sally Field's memoir explores her life, career, and relationships, revealing the struggles and triumphs of a Hollywood icon.

    In this intimate, haunting literary memoir and, New York Times, Notable Book of the year, an American icon tells her own story for the first time — about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Poke the Box

    by Seth Godin
    Encourages readers to take initiative, start something new, and embrace the uncertainty of the creative process.

    Poke the Box is a manifesto about producing something that’s scarce, and thus valuable. It demands that you stop waiting for a road map and start drawing one instead. You know how to do this, you’ve ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories

    by Marina Keegan
    Collection of essays and stories exploring love, loss, and the complexities of life.

    An affecting and hope-filled posthumous collection of essays and stories from the talented young Yale graduate whose title essay captured the world’s attention in 2012 and turned her into an icon for ... (Goodreads)

  22. Surrounded by Idiots

    by Thomas Erikson
    A humorous and insightful guide to understanding different personality types and how to communicate effectively with them.

    A runaway bestseller in Sweden that has sold more than a million copies worldwide, Surrounded by Idiots shares a groundbreaking new method of understanding the people around you that will change how ... (Goodreads)

  23. Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography

    by Alex Ferguson
    The memoir of one of the most successful football managers in history, detailing his life and career in the sport.

    The celebratory, revealing, inspiring, and entertaining autobiography of the greatest manager in the history of British soccer. Over the past four years, Alex Ferguson has been reflecting on and ... (Goodreads)

  24. Getting Real: The Smarter, Faster, Easier Way to Build a Web Application

    by 37 Signals
    A practical guide to building web applications with a focus on simplicity, efficiency, and user experience.

    Getting Real details the business, design, programming, and marketing principles of 37signals. The book is packed with keep-it-simple insights, contrarian points of view, and unconventional ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. The Philosophy of Andy Warhol

    by Andy Warhol
    An exploration of the life, works, and philosophy of the iconic Pop-Art figure.

    A loosely formed autobiography by Andy Warhol, told with his trademark blend of irony and detachment In The Philosophy of Andy Warhol —which, with the subtitle "(From A to B and Back Again)," is less ... (Goodreads)

  26. Ghost Boy: My Miraculous Escape from a Life Locked Inside My Own Body

    by Martin Pistorius
    Martin Pistorius describes his experience of being trapped in his own body for 12 years, and his miraculous escape from it.

    They all thought he was gone. But he was alive and trapped inside his own body for ten years. In January 1988 Martin Pistorius, aged twelve, fell inexplicably sick. First he lost his voice and ... (Goodreads)

  27. What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers

    by Richard Nelson Bolles
    A guide to the art of job-hunting and career-changing, providing insightful advice and strategies.

    A favourite of job hunters and career changers for more than three decades, it continues to be a mainstay on best-seller lists, from Amazon.com to BusinessWeek to the New York Times, where it has ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime!

    by M.J. DeMarco
    A step-by-step guide to becoming a millionaire, exploring the secrets of wealth creation and financial freedom.

    **, THE MILLIONAIRE FASTLANE: NOW AN INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLER!, ** TRANSLATED IN OVER 15 LANGUAGES WORLDWIDE!, ,** UPDATED AND REFRESHED FOR THE BITCOIN / CRYPTO ERA!, Is the financial plan of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

    by Sean Patrick
    A narrative of the life and inventions of the renowned scientist, Nikola Tesla.

    If you want to learn about one of history’s most fascinating minds and uncover some of his secrets of imagination—secrets that enabled him to invent machines light years ahead of his time and ... (Goodreads)

  30. Coming Clean

    by Kimberly Rae Miller
    A memoir of growing up with hoarder parents and the emotional toll it takes on the author.

    Kimberly Rae Miller is an immaculately put-together woman with a great career, a loving boyfriend, and a beautifully tidy apartment in Brooklyn. You would never guess that behind the closed doors of ... (Barnes & Noble)