Books Recommended by Aubrey Marcus
Island
Aldous Huxley
Source: "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
Not Afraid
Daniele Bolelli
Source: "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
How to Change Your Mind
Michael Pollan
Source: "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
Stealing Fire
Steven Kotler
Source: "Incredibly well written, draws stories from antiquity to the present, and provides the absolute best overview of state shifting practices of any book I have ever encountered." - Aubrey Marcus
Sex at Dawn
Christopher Ryan
Source: "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
The Cosmic Serpent
Jeremy Narby
Source: "[The author's] theory is that DNA is a universal language in itself, a language that can be accessed and downloaded by shamans or people in trance." - Aubrey Marcus
Fifty Shades of Grey
E L James
Source: "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
You Are the Placebo
Dr. Joe Dispenza
Source: "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
Create Your Own Religion
Daniele Bolelli
Source: "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
Ego Is the Enemy
Ryan Holiday
Source: "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
The Journeys of Socrates
Dan Millman
Source: "An emotionally rich story that follows an orphaned half-Jewish soldier in Russia during the times of the violent anti semitic pograms." - Aubrey Marcus
The Wheel of Time
Carlos Castaneda
Source: "[The author's] teachings and aphorisms have formed the backbone of the warrior code for myself and thousands more." - Aubrey Marcus
The 49th Mystic
Ted Dekker
Source: "Opens a window to the true mystical and spiritual meaning behind some of the greatest teachings of all time." - Aubrey Marcus
Stress Less, Accomplish More
Emily Fletcher
Source: "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
The Fifth Sacred Thing
Starhawk
Source: "I have bought a dozen copies and have been handing them out like I was Oprah giving away television sets." - Aubrey Marcus
Turning Pro
Steven Pressfield
Source: "If I was the head superintendent of every school in the universe [this book] would be on the core curriculum." - Aubrey Marcus
Sleep
Nick Littlehales
Source: "Talks about getting 30 – 35 sleep cycles a week and then changing the dynamic of that utilizing naps more." - Aubrey Marcus
The 48 Laws of Power
Robert Greene
Source: "I cannot express how immensely valuable this book is, when absorbed into an open mind." - Aubrey Marcus
Zen in the Art of Archery
Eugen Herrigel
Source: "As an amateur archer myself, I found the archery analogy to fit me well." - Aubrey Marcus
The Toltec Art of Life and Death
Don Miguel Ruiz
Source: "Recounts the life, teachings, and philosophy of one of the great sages of our time." - Aubrey Marcus
