Models

Models is a self-help guide to dating, written for men who want to attract women without putting on an act. Mark Manson treats seduction as an emotional process: the goal is to connect with women, not to impress them. The book argues against faking behavior, lying, or copying other men.

It is a practical, instructional book rather than a narrative. It starts from the idea that one root behavior lies behind all female attraction, and it builds its advice around that idea. It also takes issue with typical dating advice and pick up theory, and says that approach backfires over the long run.

The chapters deal with specific problems. They cover how to get past nervousness and anxiety around attractive women, and how any man can make himself more appealing with some time and effort. They give three keys for keeping a conversation interesting and engaging. They also cover how to find the beliefs and attitudes that sabotage a man's success with women, and how to develop a genuine, joyful sense of humor.

The tone is direct and candid, aimed at men who are tired of scripts and tactics and want an honest method. It is a how-to book, and the reader works through it with his own experiences in mind.