
Aubrey Marcus Recommended Books
Aubrey Marcus has recommended 44 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
(Read more on Wikipedia)44 Books Recommended
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The Alchemist
"One of the first books that profoundly changed my life for the better." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Stealing Fire
How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work
Rise of the Mystics
Beyond The Circle, Book 2
"Might be the best book I’ve ever read." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The Fifth Sacred Thing
"I have bought a dozen copies and have been handing them out like I was Oprah giving away television sets." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The Way of the Superior Man
A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire
"I was a profoundly better man for reading [this book]." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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The Game
Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists
"Not just about how to trick chicks into fucking you (though it teaches you every possible way to do so)." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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The Obstacle Is the Way
The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
"I definitely recommend this book to everyone." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Tim Ferriss, Steven Pressfield, George Raveling, James Altucher, Christopher Sommer, Casey Neistat, Tom Bilyeu, Chris Do, Patrick Bet-David
The 48 Laws of Power
"I cannot express how immensely valuable this book is, when absorbed into an open mind." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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DJ Vlad, Ryan Holiday, Alice Little, Neil Strauss, Rollo Tomassi, Patrick Bet-David
The Four Agreements
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
Aubrey Marcus mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
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Joe Rogan, Peter Attia, Jack Dorsey, Ellen DeGeneres, Daniel Negreanu, Karlie Kloss, Big Sean, Jen Sincero, Danny Miranda, Robin Black, Patrick Bet-David
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
"One of the most influential books in my life." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Ryan Holiday, Seth Godin, Brian Koppelman, Marie Forleo, Daniel Pink, Derek Sivers, Soman Chainani, Russell Moore, Jen Sincero, Jodie Cook, Danny Miranda, James Clear, Michael Hyatt
Sex at Dawn
How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships
"The initial domino that led me down the path of exploring open relationships, which has been a huge advancement in my own personal happiness and fulfillment." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Tripping over the Truth
How the Metabolic Theory of Cancer Is Overturning One of Medicine's Most Entrenched Paradigms
"One of the most important books of our time. Period." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Turning Pro
Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life's Work
"If I was the head superintendent of every school in the universe [this book] would be on the core curriculum." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Create Your Own Religion
A How-To Book without Instructions
"Makes the great point that even those of us who think we are following a religious tradition, are creating our religion in our own little ways." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
Mastery
"The master work of a master author." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Ryan Holiday, Mark Hart, Tom Bilyeu, Rollo Tomassi, Robin Sharma, Robin Black, Patrick Bet-David
Island
"The beauty of [this book] was seeing how a system could work en masse, and it was my first exposure to rewriting the rules of how everything could be and understanding that we can just change everything." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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The Book of Truth
The Mastery Trilogy: Book II
"Has profoundly changed my life." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
Not Afraid
On Fear, Heartbreak, Raising a Baby Girl, and Cage Fighting
"It is a story of overcoming fear and tragedy in his personal life, including the harrowing journey of an sensitive nerd turned MMA fighter, and the tragic loss of a life partner." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The Warrior Ethos
"An insightful discussion of the great warrior cultures of the past." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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The Red Queen
Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature
"If you want to understand HUMAN sexual biology, this information is incomplete at best." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Magicians of the Gods
Sequel to the International Bestseller Fingerprints of the Gods
"An important book not only for you and I, but humanity as a whole." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
Ego Is the Enemy
"Filled with unforgettable stories and moments in history that will serve as guide rails to help us when we invariably fall off course." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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You Are the Placebo
Making Your Mind Matter
"Shows the virtually limitless potential that [the placebo] phenomenon has, but also how to actively use it as a primary tool to change our life for the better." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The Book of Freedom
"An irrefutable invitation to claim yourself as who you truly are." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The Road
"A bleak post-apocalyptic survival story about a father and his son." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Jocko Willink, Oprah Winfrey, Charlize Theron, Joel McHale, Sam Hinkie, Lex Fridman, Ryan Holiday
A New Earth
Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
"Reads like a cool breeze on a hot day." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Sleep
The Myth of 8 Hours, the Power of Naps, and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind
"Talks about getting 30 – 35 sleep cycles a week and then changing the dynamic of that utilizing naps more." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The Mastery of Love
A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship
"An incredible exploration of love and relationships." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
Cyrano de Bergerac
"A gift to yourself and those you will share it with." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
Fifty Shades of Grey
"I was sitting on a plane and EVERY FEMALE in an adjacent row to mine was reading this book while rubbing their legs together like a grasshopper in song." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
Stress Less, Accomplish More
Meditation for Extraordinary Performance
"We always feel like we need to stress MORE to accomplish MORE. Well, that’s bullshit. And [this book] will tell you all the reasons why." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The 49th Mystic
Beyond The Circle, Book 1
"Opens a window to the true mystical and spiritual meaning behind some of the greatest teachings of all time." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
Zen in the Art of Archery
"As an amateur archer myself, I found the archery analogy to fit me well." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Vedanta Treatise
The Eternities
Most Recommended Books reached out to Aubrey Marcus directly. (Source)
Awakening Spirits
A Native American Path to Inner Peace, Healing, and Spiritual Growth
"May provide the simplest outline for practical spirituality in existence." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The Wheel of Time
The Shamans of Ancient Mexico, Their Thoughts About Life, Death and the Universe
"[The author's] teachings and aphorisms have formed the backbone of the warrior code for myself and thousands more." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
Zero Limits
The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More
"Whoa. That's what you find yourself saying as you read this book." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The Teachings of Don Juan
The Teachings of Don Juan, Book 1
Aubrey Marcus mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)
The Journeys of Socrates
An Adventure
"An emotionally rich story that follows an orphaned half-Jewish soldier in Russia during the times of the violent anti semitic pograms." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The Toltec Art of Life and Death
Living Your Life as a Work of Art
"[The author's] most powerful book." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
The Toltec Art of Life and Death
A Story of Discovery
"Recounts the life, teachings, and philosophy of one of the great sages of our time." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
How to Change Your Mind
What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
"Has done a better job than any I’ve read so far on this subject at rationally, calmly, and scientifically exploring just how impactful psychedelics can be for the individual and our culture." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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Amelia Boone, Hamilton Morris, Michael Mauboussin, Naval Ravikant, Paul Stamets, Peter Attia, Stewart Butterfield, Tim Ferriss, Vinod Khosla, Yuval Noah Harari, Kara Swisher
The Name of the Wind
Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 1
"The classic coming of age tale of a troubled hero, out for revenge." - Aubrey Marcus (Source)
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