Decode Humans: Your 7-Day Masterclass in Social Subtext

We start with the most comprehensive field guide. This book is your foundational text, a deep dive into the 18 timeless laws that govern human behavior, from envy to grandiosity. It's the essential encyclopedia for your journey.

After learning the individual laws of human nature yesterday, this book puts them in a social context. It's a classic introduction to social psychology, explaining how the situation and the group dramatically influence how people behave.

With the context of social psychology in mind, we now hone your intuition. This book is a fascinating look at the power of 'thin-slicing'—our ability to make instant, accurate judgments. It's a guide to trusting your gut when reading people.

A key part of reading people is understanding different temperaments. Building on your intuition from Blink, this book gives you a deep empathy for introverts, helping you to correctly interpret behavior that you might otherwise misjudge as rude or aloof.

After understanding social temperaments, this book gives you another crucial lens: attachment styles. It explains the core patterns (anxious, avoidant, secure) that drive people's behavior in close relationships. A powerful tool for decoding partners and friends.

With your understanding of intimate relationships established, let's zoom out to group identity. This book is a masterclass in reading people's moral motivations. It reveals the different 'moral taste buds' that explain why good people can disagree so fiercely.

For our finale, we learn to read people's intentions. After a week of decoding behavior, this book reveals the six universal principles people use when they want to influence you. It’s the ultimate capstone for not just reading people, but understanding what they want from you.