sunsetupallnight
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Introduction
Note: This guide doesn't purport to be definitive or even directly actionable in any way. It is only meant to provide a new approach to understanding human relations and social behavior.
When was the last time you read a book on your own time? It is hard nowadays to justify sinking time into something that doesn't have an immediate monetary or sexual reward, especially something that requires you to devote hours of your time if you actually want the full experience. Here, I wish to propose the idea of reading memoirs to build a mental model of "game" throughout history that can still be applied today, and provide a diversion that isn't totally brainrotting.
In chronological order, I will list four books that can get you into this frame of mind. There are countless books out there, but I think these four are best in terms of content and complimenting one another to begin. I can not help you think critically about or apply the knowledge within these books to your own life.
Book One: The Story of My Life - Giacomo Casanova
This book obsessively catalogues Western European (mostly French and Italian) social norms of the late 18th century. Despite his reputation as the ultimate womanizer nowadays, Casanova was probably one of the most intelligent men of his time, and he used that intelligence to stimulate himself mentally and physically as much as possible. His memoirs are lengthy, yet still incomplete, running volumes. Luckily, with the advent of PDF readers and word finding, you can jump around to find what you want. Mind you, you have to have some degree of comprehension to understand what happens at times. Instead of saying "I fucked this bitch", he might say "We had the most luscious of nights" or something like that. It's pretty obvious when you read it. Above all, what can be learned here is his mindset. He is always plotting and has an uncanny ability to bounce back from the worst "IT"S OVER". There is a lot of exposition and useless shit, but the man lost his VIRGINITY to TWINS, so you've got to hear him out. Can be found on Gutenberg Library.
Book Two: My Secret Life - "Walter"
Book Three: Pimp - Iceberg Slim
Book Four: The Flashman Papers - George MacDonald Fraser
Conclusion
This is my first effort post, so I hope it doesn't totally fall upon deaf ears or blind eyes. If you have any suggestions about formatting or questions lmk and I'll try to answer. You shouldn't read in lieu of any real life improvement; only read these books if you have free time and want to have something to do that might just be applicable irl in the back of your head. Your life isn't the same as anyone else's, so live it wisely and to the best of your ability.TLDR: Pick up a book every now and then you lazy cunt

