10 Books Every Man Should Read

(If Heโ€™s Serious About Leveling Up)

1. The Way of the Superior Man โ€“ David Deida

A must-read for any man navigating purpose, polarity, and presence. Itโ€™ll challenge how you show up in work, love, and life.

2. No More Mr. Nice Guy โ€“ Dr. Robert Glover

If youโ€™ve ever felt like you're doing everything right but still losingโ€”this book will explain why. And how to stop.

3. Atomic Habits โ€“ James Clear

The ultimate guide to building habits that actually stick. No hypeโ€”just systems that change who you are, not just what you do.

4. Canโ€™t Hurt Me โ€“ David Goggins

David Goggins went from abused kid to Navy SEAL. This is part memoir, part mental warfare manual. Read it when you need to toughen up.

5. The War of Art โ€“ Steven Pressfield

Struggling to follow through on what you know you should be doing? This book shows you how to overcome the inner resistance killing your progress.

6. King, Warrior, Magician, Lover โ€“ Robert Moore & Douglas Gillette

Breaks down the 4 key masculine archetypes every man needs to understand and embody. Deep, mythic, and incredibly practical.

7. Meditations โ€“ Marcus Aurelius

2,000-year-old wisdom from a Roman emperor on how to be calm, grounded, and unshakable. Stoicism at its peak.

8. As a Man Thinketh โ€“ James Allen

Short, sharp, and powerful. Your thoughts shape your realityโ€”and this book makes you take that truth seriously.

9. The Rational Male โ€“ Rollo Tomassi

Controversial but eye-opening. Forces you to rethink male/female dynamics and how men can reclaim personal agency.

10. Manโ€™s Search for Meaning โ€“ Viktor Frankl

A Holocaust survivorโ€™s account of suffering and the power of purpose. If you feel lost, this will help you re-center fast.