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5 Books Every Man Must Read
Books that question your views and shake up your world provide the biggest breakthroughs.

Welcome to Man Morning.
Every week, I share lessons, stories, and insights designed to elevate your personal and professional growth.
As a husband, father, and professional - this is personal.
5 Books Every Man Must Read

Books worth reading don't just entertain you.
They punch you in the gut.
They shake your foundations.
They make you uncomfortable.
And that's exactly what you need.
Here are the books that will change how you see everything:
The Way of The Superior Man by David Deida
This isn't another book about "being a better man."
It's about understanding the raw truth of masculine energy.
Deida strips away social conventions and hits core truths about:
Masculine purpose and drive
Sexual polarity in relationships
Living from your deepest truth
Leading with authentic power
Perfect for: Men questioning if they're living their full truth
5 Wishes by Gay Hendricks
Don't let the simple title fool you.
This book uses one powerful thought experiment to reveal what you really want from life.
Not what others want for you.
Not what you think you should want.
What you actually want.
Perfect for: Men at crossroads or feeling stuck
The Way of Men by Jack Donovan
This isn't politically correct.
It's primal truth about masculinity.
Donovan explores:
The fundamental virtues of manhood
Why modern men feel lost
How to reclaim authentic masculine strength
Building true brotherhood
Perfect for: Men seeking deeper understanding of masculine nature
Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
This book will make you uncomfortable.
Because it eliminates every excuse you've been using.
Pressfield shows the exact moment when men:
Stop playing at life
Start taking their work seriously
Become who they're meant to be
Perfect for: Men ready to stop amateur hour
The 7 Seasons of A Man’s Life by Patrick M. Morley
Every man goes through distinct seasons.
Understanding them changes everything.
Morley maps out:
What each season brings
How to navigate transitions
Where you are now
What's coming next
Perfect for: Men seeking to understand their current chapter
Essential Bonus Reads
No More Mr Nice Guy by Dr. Robert A Glover
The book that exposed the hidden cost of being "nice."
Glover reveals:
Why seeking approval kills authentic masculinity
How to stop sacrificing needs for acceptance
Building real relationships with other men
Embracing healthy masculine energy
Perfect for: Men who put others first too often
Falling Upward by Richard Rohr
This isn't just spirituality.
It's a map of life's two halves.
Rohr shows how:
Your falls lead to your rise
Crisis creates growth
The second half of life holds deeper meaning
Perfect for: Men ready for deeper wisdom
The Last Arrow by Erwin McManus
This book will haunt you. Because it asks one question:
Will you die with your arrows still in your quiver?
McManus challenges you to:
Stop holding back
Use everything you've been given
Leave nothing undone
Perfect for: Men tired of playing it safe
Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves
This isn't theory.
This is data about what's really happening with men today.
Reeves examines:
Why boys are struggling in education
How modern work is changing masculinity
What men need to thrive now
Real solutions for real challenges
Perfect for: Men seeking to understand today's landscape
Stop Living on Autopilot by Antonio Neves
This isn't another self-help book. This is a wake-up call.
When good enough isn't good enough anymore, Neves shows you how to:
Stop drifting through your one precious life
Choose excellence over comfort
Create the future you say you want
Turn your "what ifs" into "what is"
Perfect for: Men who know they're capable of more
Why These Books Matter
Each one strips away something you've been hiding behind.
Each one pushes you toward what you know you should be doing.
Each one makes the status quo impossible to accept.
Choose one.
Start reading.
Let it change you.

That’s it for this issue.
Forward to someone who will appreciate it.