Models encourages confidence through vulnerability and non-neediness, opening up yourself to share more while still holding onto your values and being self-reliant. Models is based on good intentions, as opposed to some other opportunities and manipulative dating books, so I resonated much more with Mark's principled approach, that aligned much strongly with personal development. The structure of the book was very easy to go through, with a blend of new and old topics that emphasize the core parts of relationship building, and I felt myself finishing and wanted to immediately go back through the book.
Motivations to Read
I am a reader of Mark's blog and have been enjoying his content. I'm reading this at a time where dating apps are becoming popular and I want to have a healthier approach to dating and relationships.
3 Reasons to Read
- Improve how relationships effect your self-esteem.
- A principled approach to dating.
- How to be more curious about others.
Notable Quotes
“Rejection exists for a reason — it’s a means to keep people apart who are not good for each other.”
“Humans are attracted to each other’s rough edges.”
“You cannot be a powerful and life-changing presence to some people without being a joke or an embarrassment to others.”
“Rejection exists for a reason — it’s a means to keep people apart who are not good for each other.”
“Get out there and expose yourself. Open yourself up and find what makes you happy. Yes, that will mean you’ll probably get hurt. But so what? The best things in life don’t come easily.”
“Ask yourself this: why would you want to be intimate with someone who doesn't appreciate you? Why would you ever settle for such a person? Because she's hot? Come on, have a little more self-respect. Have some higher standards.”
Notes for this book are still being transcribed.
