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Nerds: Once a tormented subrace of humans... Now captains of industry! You don’t have to be a stereotypical geekwad to appreciate the tenets of Nerdism and to make your innate talents for overanalysis and hyper-self-awareness work for you instead of against you. Join Nerd superstar Chris Hardwick as he offers his fellow “creative-obsessives” the crucial information needed to come out on top in the current Nerd uprising. Nerds subsist on the minutiae of their chosen passions. As a lifelong member of “The Nerd Herd,” as he calls it, Chris Hardwick has learned all there is to know about Nerds. He’s studied them, lived with them, and has endeavored to milk their knowledge nectar and isolate its curative powers for what ails you. Thus, he has founded a philosophical system (and blog) called The Nerdist, and here he shares his hard-earned wisdom about turning seeming weaknesses into world-dominating strengths. From keeping your heart rate below hummingbird levels to managing the avalanche of sadness that is your inbox, from ignoring your brain to attracting wealth by turning down work, Hardwick reveals the secrets that can help you accomplish what you want by tapping into your true nerdtastic self. The Nerdist Way shows how to focus your mind, body, and time into an unstoppable laser of goodness. Don’t wait for another social tragedy. Don’t resort to cheap “mass murder” tactics to exact your revenge on society. Success is the most satisfying — and legal — form of vengeance there is. And you can achieve it when you follow the Nerdist Way.
About the Author
Chris Hardwick is a stand-up comedian, TV host, writer, and founder of Nerdist Industries, a company dedicated to creating multi-platform content for Nerds. He has more than one million Twitter followers. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (38 customer reviews)
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
FIRSTIES!!!, Nov 1 2011
By Spencer K - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Nerdist Way: How to Reach the Next Level (In Real Life) (Hardcover)
I managed to get an early-ish copy of the book, and if you follow the author's podcast, the first thing you'll notice is that you'll feel like you have a wee Hardwick sitting on your shoulder talking in your ear. He's compiled much of the results of his experience from stardom, to wasteland, and back to resurrection, which is no small feat. And, if you enjoy Chris's humour, you'll enjoy the writing style immensely.Personally, I got hooked from the first, where he asks you to gamify your life, since that's something we nerds enjoy, and can build off of. From then on, you see that's the theme of the book: take those traits which identify you as a nerd, and turn it around to crush your enemies! (or something a little less violent).
You definitely have to approach the book as something fun, and not taken so seriously like other self-help books. It's supposed to be fun, but I can see where people might find it corny if they don't know nerd-culture, or scoff at these types of books. If you push that aside, and see how the author wants you to change your inner-view, it becomes very enjoyable.
I haven't yet been able to follow all the advice given, but I do like what I've gotten through, and I enjoy the author's writing style, so I'd give this an initial 4 stars. It's aimed at the nerdset, and feel like it follows through.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and Helpful but Not Quite There, Nov 4 2011
By Susan (Arizona) - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Nerdist Way: How to Reach the Next Level (In Real Life) (Hardcover)
I enjoyed the excerpt I read on Wired and bought it on Nov 1. I'm only part way through it but am enjoying it pretty well so far. Fun writing style, although a little bloated (the excerpt is edited much more cleanly). I'm enjoying the geek pop culture references. The bit about how games give you the illusion of accomplishing something when you're not--that struck close to home. The self-help tips are the same tips you'd find in many other books ("write your goals down", "identify your strengths") but packaging them as a game design makes them more fun.So, it's got padded writing and a prevalence of old ideas in new packages. The third reason I'm giving it only 3 stars is the same reason I'm reviewing it before I've finished reading: if in the first chapter, readers are directed to materials on a website, that site should be up and functional. I would recommend other readers not rush to buy this book. Until nerdistway.com is more than a splash page promoting where you can buy the book, it's like your copy has big blank squares in it labeled "coming soon! No, really! I mean it! Where are you going?"
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nerds everywhere rejoice! Finally, a book for us., Nov 6 2011
By lePetitPigeon - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Nerdist Way: How to Reach the Next Level (In Real Life) (Hardcover)
The Nerdist Way reads like the beloved podcast - insanely funny, informative, inspiring, and goofy. I raced through this book in one day and then promptly tossed it to my Nerd husband and said, "You need to read this. NOW." Hardwick truly understands the Nerdist brain and how to harness its energy for good. It is the kick-in-the-ass we all need, in order to be the people we've always wanted to be...
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