A Quick Guide to Famous Self-Help Books

Become a better you without the hassle of actually reading a book!

You want to self-improve right now, so don’t waste time reading books! I skimmed a bunch of self-help books in the bathroom at Barnes and Noble and summarized their main message. You can trust my summaries, because I’m the master of self-improvement hacks (not to brag, but I once completed a 30-day gluten-free challenge in just 18 days). With my help, you can become your best self after only this 2-minute read.

Who Moved My Cheese?

Tyler did. Tyler moved your cheese.

Best Self: Be You, Only Better

Admit that you kinda suck right now.

The 4-Hour Workweek

Quit your job. Drive an Uber four hours a week.

You are a Badass

Start a bar fight. To maximize your self-improvement, break a pool cue over someone’s head.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Again, start bar fights.

Atomic Habits

Stand near an atomic bomb explosion and hope it grants you superpowers.

Think and Grow Rich

Imagine your stockpile of mint-condition beanie babies netting you a fortune on eBay.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Throw away your stockpile of mint-condition beanie babies.

What Color is Your Parachute?

Mauve, with hints of aquamarine.

The Secret

There actually is no secret. That’s the secret. Don’t tell anyone!

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

· Sharpen the Saw

· Hammer the Nail

· Thread the Needle

· Polish the Shovel

· Untangle the Hose

· Sharpen the Saw Some More

Wait, is that only six habits? Eh, close enough.

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Grit your teeth really hard. No, harder. Harder still.

Outliers: The Story of Success

Spend 10,000 days practicing guitar. You’ll be amazing in 42 years.

Year of Yes

Listen to only Yes records for one year. Start with Tales from Topographic Oceans.

48 Laws of Power

48 Laws! Are you kidding? Just do the 6 Habits of Highly Effective People again.