The Nerdist Way: How To Reach The Next Level (In Real Life) (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
This guy may have some Nerd-Cred because he claims to have been a member of his high school chess club, and claims to have been shoved in a locker by some jocks at lest once. He also claims to have once been a virginal player of D&D... but I don't know... I'm not buying it.The book really had no bearing on nerd culture. In fact, the book seems to be saying "I'm no longer a nerd, a geek, or a dork! Here's how I escaped, so now I'm going to show you how to do it."I couldn't finish it. A self-help book geared towards "nerds", from a self-professed nerd, on how to turn their passion (or obsessions)with their content into a prosperous and healthy life. It covers everything from career, health, nutrition, financial and time management advice. Never does Hardwick ever claim to be an expert, but he merely uses the past "squandering" of his 20s and turnaround as an example of how simple it can be.It's a book geared towards a particular demographic who might not be so willing to read self-help books, but might be more prone to listen to "one of their own". The book makes several great points and is worth checking out. I would have given it 4 stars had it not been for a middle section which details specific workout routines that while helpful, got to be a bit tedious.As a geek myself (I prefer that over nerd thank you very much) who also squandered much of his 20s thanks to perhaps an overabundance of geek tendencies and obsessions, I found the book to hit the mark dead on. Not everyone can relate to it, nor is all the advice for everyone (which Hardwick himself makes clear throughout) but it's worth checking out if you feel that you're not tapping into your full potential as a "nerd".
What do You think about The Nerdist Way: How To Reach The Next Level (In Real Life) (2011)?
The first section is very strong. The middle (exercise and diet tips) is a little weak.
—adaz4luv
Interesting, but not a huge amount of deep information.
—CantEvenn
