Wild alter-egos of your favorite self-help books that you wish existed
Imagine an alternate universe...
Yo! Welcome to the alternate universe. Turns out, nothing much is different here except a couple of things:
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All the self-help books have alter-egos that are way more fun with wild premises
Note: The credit for the fake book covers goes to GPT4. Any offense to the real authors or books is completely unintentional (well, almost). Do not try to search for fake books on Amazon - I cannot guarantee that you won’t slip into the wormhole.
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, recognizing opportunity, learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, following our dreams.
The Chemist
"The Chemist" is a masterfully crafted slow-burn thriller that delves deep into the psyche of its protagonist, a seemingly ordinary chemist haunted by bizarre dreams. As the narrative weaves through the shadowy recesses of his mind, readers are left to question everything they've come to believe. Could the real psychopath be the person we've trusted the most?
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Atomic Habits gives you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.
Atomic Rabbits
Dive into this cyberpunk odyssey where sentient spacesuits, unchecked capitalism, rogue physicists, and of course genetically modified rabbits collide in urban chaos. Do Androids Dream of Atomic Rabbits? Turns out they do and it is a nightmare. Prepare for an adventure where the lines between science fiction and absurd reality blur in the most entertaining way possible.
Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman
In the highly anticipated Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive how we think. Thinking, Fast and Slow will transform the way you think about thinking.
Thin King Astanlow
What happens when the king of one of the most powerful empires begins to become thinner by the day? Day by day, the king's form diminishes, and with each passing moment, he edges closer to becoming something... otherworldly. This narrative masterfully intertwines elements of horror and fantasy, unfolding through meticulously curated extracts from ancient journals and scrolls. Witness a tale of metamorphosis that transcends the boundaries of humanity, blending dread and wonder in equal measure.
Best Self: Be You, Only Better - Mike Bayer
The first book from Coach Mike, a well-known life coach, personal development coach, addiction specialist, and soon-to-be Dr. Phil shows an inspiring, invigorating program to help you examine where your life is now.
Beast Self: Be You, Only Harrier
An enigmatic infection is wreaking havoc, spawning chaos, inciting terror, and overturning the established order. As cities are besieged by nocturnal rampages, a startling revelation emerges: the werewolves are all women. This groundbreaking narrative shatters conventions, offering a contemporary retake on the ancient myth while challenging and reshaping societal norms with each turn of the page.
The subtle art of not giving a fuck - Mark Manson
In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.
The subtle art of not grieving a fuck
Imagine meeting someone in a bar and then waking up in a cave with no memory of what happened. In his chronicles on gay dating, the author shockingly lays bare his trysts in the New York casual dating scene and about the kind of wonderful, weird, scary, and downright creepy dates he’s been on.
How to stop worrying and start living - Dale Carnegie
The book 'How to Stop Worrying & Start Living' suggests many ways to conquer worry and lead a wonderful life.
Cow to stop mooing and start driving
A classic children's book about a cow named Dale which decides one fine day that it has had enough of just mooing in the field and instead wants to go on a road trip. During the adventure the cow makes friends, develops character, and discovers that opposable thumbs are overrated.
Daring Greatly - Brené Brown
Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly. In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability.
Darling Rattly
“Brown had an obsession. A single obsession. It’s what would kill him,” so begins the saga of a man and his love for his two-decade-old rattly beige Toyota. It’s a hilarious and equal parts dark tale of descent into a rusty obsession. Sometimes the sacrifices we need to make for the love of our lives are too great. In the end, did losing his friends, job and even his wife for his car turn out to be worth it?
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The magic of thinking big - David J. Schwartz
The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life, and your community.
The Magical Stinking Brig
Solo traveler David's Thai vacation takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself stranded on a mysterious island. With his phone gone and no way back to civilization, an abandoned brig becomes his refuge, offering food and shelter amidst a backdrop of stunning isolation. As days blend into dreams, Rob contemplates a life far removed from the anxieties and sorrows of his previous existence. But there's a catch: an untraceable, unbearable stench permeates the brig, challenging his newfound paradise. "The Magical Shrinking Brig" is a captivating tale of discovery, resilience, and the quirky challenges that test our willingness to escape.
Need more fictional books? I am happy to provide more blurbs of books that don’t exist that you can add to your wishlists and never read again (not very different from your Kindle “Want to read” pile).
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Tyag
you just created yourself a list of free blog content because i’d like to see you write each of these as short stories
This is a fun read!