Because not every recommendation is a good one. And Dave… means well, but no.
🧠Who Is Dave?
Dave is that guy in your office, gym, or fantasy football league who:
- Starts every sentence with “You know what you should read?”
- Calls books “content.”
- Thinks sleep is optional if you believe hard enough.
- Recommends books with the words “warrior,” “dominate,” or “mindset” in the title.
🚩 Red Flags You’re Being “Dave’d”
| ⚠️ Red Flag | ❌ Translation |
|---|---|
| “This book changed my life.” | Dave has read exactly one book. Ever. |
| “It’s all about rewiring your brain for alpha output.” | You’re about to listen to a guy scream at you for 9 hours. |
| “If you’re not grinding, you’re dying.” | Dave peaked during a push-up challenge in 2016. |
| “Chapter 6 on cold showers is 🔥.” | No one needs this level of damp intensity. |
| “You have to wake up at 4AM like the Navy SEALs.” | Dave sells vitamins on the side. |
| “I only listen to nonfiction.” | Dave is afraid of dragons and feelings. |
✅ What To Do If You’ve Been Dave’d
- Nod politely.
- Say you’ll add it to your list. (You won’t.)
- Go home and play literally anything else—preferably with swords, aliens, or sarcastic AI beer cans.
- Tell Dave you’re in your “fiction healing arc.” He’ll stop talking.
đź’ˇ Pro Tip
When in doubt, ask yourself:
“Is this book going to stress me out or entertain me while I do the dishes?”
If the answer is stress—you’ve been Dave’d.