The Nerdist Way

How to Reach the Next Level (In Real Life)

By: Chris Hardwick

Narrated by: Chris Hardwick

Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©2011 Chris Hardwick (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Not exactly what I was expecting

Having watched and listened to a lot of nerdist content, I gave this book a try. I found out quickly that this is a typical self help book about building confidence while at the same time pandering to the average nerd. There is nothing particularly revolutionary or entertaining unless you enjoy the empty references to modern media sprinkled throughout. That may help hold some people's attention, but it didn't work for me.

100 XP Points!

This was surprisingly a very good self-help book; I am not saying that I didn’t think this book was going to be entertaining I just wasn’t sure that the advice he was going to give would be good. I am a big fan of Chris Hardwick and have been for awhile and even more so with his show the Talking Dead.

I really liked his nerdist way of self improvement I thought his advice for a character tome was great and XP points when you are on track, I thought this was a fun way to keep track of your successes. I thought his chapter on panic attacks was spot on and could tell he had truly gone through these to be able to explain them and how to overcome them was really good.

His very honest take on his alcoholism and how he quit drinking were very inspirational even though these stories were told with humor. I was a little surprised in the chapters about working out and nutrition just because us nerds are not known for being very fit and now I want to see Chris with his shirt off and see just how well all this exercising is working!

I really enjoyed this audiobook and Chris Hardwick’s narration, I do think you need to already be a fan of Chris to enjoy it though because of the way he talks and emphasizes certain things because I am a fan I could “see’ him saying these things and know how he puts himself across. But I think if you have bought this book I would guess you are already a fan of Chris. I think this was the way to read this book because of Chris’s delivery of the words he’s written.

I rarely (never) read self-help but this is the best I have found because his humorous honesty is perfect and I could actually see myself using some of the tenants he sets out in this book.

Starting my day with 100 XP thanks Chris!

4 Stars

My nerdist experience

overall the book was great I loved the implementation of nerd culture and lingo but I felt the fitness section went a bit long.

Life advice in the key of funny

Hardwick delivers chapter after chapter of valuable advice that anyone could follow, and does so in his witty and honest manner for which we love him.

Insightful. Turned my life around.

What did you love best about The Nerdist Way?

It's incredibly honest.

Which character – as performed by Chris Hardwick – was your favorite?

Chris Hardwick

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Prepare for a new breed of Heroes (and Villains).

Novel Ideas in between the Mass-marketed Ideas

I absolutely enjoyed the beginning third and the last little bit. There was a very long stretch in the middle with basic workout and health concepts that I skipped through...despite the hilarious quips the author makes. I laughed out loud numerous times and could easily relate to the Nerdist concepts. The ideas for implementing gaming in your life were great. We need an app for that...a customizable game-your-life app!

The Nerdist Way:How to reach the next level in real life

I just listened to this audiobook narrated by Chris Hardwick. It was mind blowing. I wish this book was around 30 years ago when I had a chance to make my life better. So many topics I can relate to. I passed it on to my 20 something children. I think you have made a great impact on the world and this book will certainly bring you further. Thank you so much for sharing your life and how you got there with us.
Sincerely,
Is very grateful mom. Aka @Joemama 6_2
Karen Erb

good audible but may require an irl copy

loved hearing Hardwick read his own book but as there are many points where visuals were necessary i will need to get the real world book to access the information. overall it was amusing and though i am sure Hardwick would cringe at this ~ inspiring or motivating.

time

best way to learn about how to be more comfortable with your self. I highly recommend it.

A Nerdist all the way.

It was funny, inspirational, and charming in the nerdist sort of way. I didn't even realize it had the lable of a self help book.