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4 Books That’ll Make You a Better Writer or a Worse Human

It’s almost become a thing for me to do micro book reviews or give recommendations and why…

So if you’re wanting a little break from my madness then check these out.

The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus

Why read it?

Because life’s an absurdist joke, and Camus hands you the punchline like a swift punch to the face.

Should you off yourself in a world without meaning? The answer is no but if you’re a writer. It’s basically gasoline for stories about characters grinding their teeth against the world and what is going on.

The Conspiracy Against the Human Race by Thomas Ligotti

Ligotti’s nihilism has been likened as a cheese grater for your soul.

Existential horror so sharp it’ll make Lovecraft cringe.

I’ll admit that I had to read this one a few times to unpack what was inside, but if you look at it. It’s like the series Black Mirror but for you as a writer.

SJWs Always Lie by Vox Day

If you want rage-bait before rage-bait was a thing. Read Vox’s stuff. It’s pure culture war paranoia. Which is flawed, furious, and fucking polarising. If you want a masterclass on rhetoric, this will show you how it all curdles into dogma.

Shout out to https://bensettle.com/

He put me on to his stuff years ago.

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie

Sometimes you wake up and it feels like your brain is on a meth binge and you’re everywhere in thought. Nothing good, nothing bad but it just sits there.

If you’ve ever wanted someone to chill you out and set you straight again…

Carnegie’s the grandpa slapping it with a newspaper full of common sense.

In the creative world. Anxiety is the enemy of the muse.

On that note. After spending a few hours out in the sun (Which is rare here in England)

I’m gonna go enjoy a nice pint of the black stuff.

Stephen Walker

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April 3, 2025

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April 3, 2025

This is why you don’t make fish climb trees

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein

Yesterday, I missed sending a daily email.

I missed the day before too, and another one last Wednesday.

This almost never happens:

Not at random, without letting you know in advance.

I think I had one random miss last summer, but only because it took me two days to write the infamous and epic Maze email.

So, what’s my excuse this time?

And no, it isn’t something lame like “I have no excuses, and I’m deeply sorry.”

Oh no, I have an excuse.

A good excuse.

I’ve been cooking something up for you, and before I share it with the world, I want to share it with you first.

Here’s the story:

I’ve been developing the first (I think?) AI-powered self-discovery tool for entrepreneurs.

Think personality typing meets strengths finder meets spiral dynamics meets AI meets Taylor’s twisted mind.

This slick little bot unlocks insight into…

Your unique "Founder Archetype" (a matrix of 16 personality patterns entrepreneurs naturally fit into)

What businesses you're naturally suited for (imagine being able to pick the perfect business idea for your unique wiring)

Exactly what to focus on, and what to delegate to others for maximum leverage

Your deepest growth edges; tactical weak-points that must be solved if you want to unlock maximum business and personal growth

Other famous entrepreneurs who share your unique Archetype, and how they leveraged it for maximum growth

…And a whole lot more, if you ask it.

As Path member and 8-figure entrepreneur Mason Vranes put it:

”Without this you could be constantly spinning your wheels, fighting against yourself.”

And I agree.

The right entrepreneur running the wrong business — or, running the right business the wrong way — is going to fail.

(or, at best, make their life much harder)

So that’s what this bot does:

It helps you find, play, and win your own game (not Hormozi’s or Dan Koe’s or — I’m drawing a blank because I barely follow this sh*t anymore but insert your favorite influencer here).

In other words:

It shows you how to build a business that is built for you.

And today, I want to let you try it.

No cost — but I do want something in return:

I’m BETA testing the bot right now, working out some kinks and fine-tuning some variables before I push it out into the world.

So after you’ve tried it, I want to know what you think.

Good, honest, useful feedback. No lazy sh*t.

If we’ve got a deal, just reply to this email with the words “I’m in”.

And my assistant Simon or I will get you the details.

Gracias and de nada and I look forward to hearing from you soon.