Neil Strauss - Rules of the Game (2007)

7 Sourced Quotes

View all Neil Strauss Quotes
The natural instincts of men seem to be to alternate between periods of love relationships and periods of hedonistic bachelorhood, with some traumatized kids thrown in as an evolutionary imperative.

Neil Strauss
A lot of people make the mistake of trying to defend principles in relationships. My goal is long-term happiness. And I make choices that aren't going to undermine that goal.

Neil Strauss
Most guys who define themselves as "too nice" only behave nicely because they want everybody to like them and don't want anyone to think badly of them. Don't mistake being fearful and weak-minded for being nice.

Neil Strauss
Every adventure to be had in this room is on the dark side. The people on the light side are asleep right now. And they are dreaming about the dark side. Because the more you try to repress the dark side, the stronger it gets, until it finds its own way to the surface. I sleep well. I dream of angels and sponge cake and panda bears. I don't see the dark side until I open my eyes.

Neil Strauss
What most of us present to the world isn't necessarily our true self: It's a combination of years of bad habits and fear-based behavior. Our real self lies buried underneath all the insecurities and inhibitions. So rather than just being yourself, focus on discovering and permanently bringing to the surface your best self.

Neil Strauss
The ignorant are not blissful; they are the butt of a joke they're not even aware of.

Neil Strauss
If you possess the ability to learn from your mistakes, then failure is literally impossible, because each rejection brings you closer to perfection.

Neil Strauss