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post #16 of 25
11/28/10 at 5:14pm
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If you have the discipline and stamina to plow your way through both of these you will probably go far in life regardless of any philosophical benefits.
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post #17 of 25
11/28/10 at 6:54pm
I've always considered these books poorly written, self-serving apologias for Ayn Rand's personal problems.

But if we're on the theme of books that make you a more successful (but probably worse) person, I guess this is pretty on point.

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post #18 of 25
11/28/10 at 8:02pm
The Power of Myth
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post #19 of 25
11/29/10 at 8:32am
Also, Rippetoe's Starting Strength and Practical Programming.
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post #20 of 25
11/29/10 at 3:23pm
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Ive red The Fountainhead in Arch school and enjoyed it; maybe becuase of the main character similarities to FLW, it was amusing.

Movie is good too.
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post #21 of 25
11/30/10 at 4:13am
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So will eating your young, but I advise against.
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post #22 of 25
11/30/10 at 4:41am
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post #23 of 25
11/30/10 at 4:55am
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My mom used to have that on her nightstand, or something similar. Is that the best of the genre?


Otherwise, I'd recommend:
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post #24 of 25
11/30/10 at 5:39am
^ y'know, I've always wondered what the hell is an apple doing on the cover of that book.
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post #25 of 25
11/30/10 at 5:46am
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