Models: Book review

Xavier Savage
Jun 2
4 min read

Attract Women Through Honesty – Why This Book Builds Men Worth Respecting

[Level III: Execution]

Most dating advice is trash. Pure manipulation wrapped in pseudo-confidence. Mark Manson's Models: Attract Women Through Honesty demolishes that entire industry with one brutal truth: authentic men don't need tricks.

What up world, Xavier here from dxthetrainer.com. After years of training men who've fallen victim to pickup artist garbage, this book stands as the antidote. It's not about what to say—it's about who you become.

[Eviction] The Lie That's Killing Your Dating Life

Here's what the "game" industry won't tell you: every technique, every manipulative tactic, every fake confidence routine stems from neediness. You're performing because you believe you're not enough as you are.

Manson calls this what it is—emotional prostitution. Trading your authentic self for validation from women who don't even know the real you.

Savage Command: Stop performing. Start being.

[Exposure] What Models Actually Teaches

Part I: Reality Check on Attraction

Manson destroys the alpha myth. Real attraction doesn't come from dominance displays or peacocking—it comes from non-neediness. Women are drawn to men who are complete without them, not men desperately seeking their approval.

The DX Connection: This mirrors what I teach about training philosophy. You lift for yourself first. You build your body as an expression of self-respect, not to impress others. The confidence that radiates from genuine self-improvement is magnetic.

Part II: Honest Living (The Foundation)

Here's where Manson gets dangerous. He demands you live according to your values, express yourself without apology, and face rejection without crumbling. This isn't dating advice—this is life architecture.

Key principle: Vulnerability is strength. Only secure men can be emotionally open.

The DX Connection: Everything I preach about sovereign mindset applies here. Build your internal validation system. Know your worth independent of external approval.

Part III: Honest Action (Deployment)

No scripts. No routines. Just authentic expression of interest and the courage to polarize. Some women will reject you—that's the point. You're filtering for compatibility, not collecting numbers.

The DX Connection: Like I teach in asymmetrical warfare—playing your game, not theirs. Be unapologetically yourself and attract those aligned with your values.

[Elevation] Why This Book Builds Character

Manson's framework transcends dating. He's teaching emotional maturity, self-respect, and authentic communication. These skills transform every relationship in your life.

Core principles that transfer:

Investment hierarchy: Invest in yourself first, others second
Polarization power: Stand for something, even if it repels some people
Rejection as data: Feedback, not failure
Vulnerability as currency: Emotional honesty builds deeper connections

What separates this from pickup garbage: Models builds men of substance. The tactics taught here make you a better human being, not a better manipulator.

[Execution] Apply This to Your Life

Reading isn't enough. Deploy these principles:

Audit your neediness: Where are you performing for validation?
Define your values: What do you actually stand for?
Practice polarization: Express genuine opinions, even controversial ones
Embrace rejection: Each "no" filters you toward compatibility
Invest in yourself: Build a life you're proud of independent of dating success

Identity Mirror Question: What part of your dating approach is rooted in fear versus authentic desire?

Action Trigger: What will you stop pretending about in the next 24 hours?

About Mark Manson

Mark Manson built his platform by challenging conventional wisdom about happiness, success, and relationships. His blog became a movement because he refused to sugarcoat hard truths.

Connect with Mark:

Website: markmanson.net
Instagram: @markmanson
Twitter: @IAmMarkManson

Connect This to Your Physical Sovereignty

Dating success and training success operate on identical principles. Both require:

Internal validation over external approval
Consistency over perfection
Authentic expression over performance
Long-term investment over quick fixes

The confidence you build in the gym—through proper training methodology and nervous system mastery—directly translates to dating confidence.

Physical sovereignty breeds emotional sovereignty.

Resource Drop (Socials & Training Options):

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Ready to deploy? Access elite online training systems and strategic plans built for results, for both men and women, including specialized programs for pre/post-pregnancy and achieving your ultimate physique: DXTheTrainer.com Plans & Pricing

For those in Houston, TX demanding the highest level of personalized weaponization, limited slots for in-person training are available with me, Xavier Savage, at VFit Gym, 5539 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX. This includes tailored approaches for all individuals. Serious inquiries can connect via dxthetrainer.com.

Final Self-Reflection Questions:

What masks are you wearing in your relationships that prevent authentic connection?
How does fear of rejection currently limit your expression in dating and other areas of life?
What would you pursue if you were truly non-needy and internally validated?
How can you apply Manson's polarization principle to attract the right people while repelling the wrong ones?
What's one area where you're over-investing in others' approval instead of building your own standards?