Tao Of The Gigolo Paperback – December 1, 2011

I happen to know the author of this book, we met by chance years ago in an unrelated setting, so I didn't know how particular good he was with the ladies. But I did notice an extremely high level of intelligence and eloquence on a large number of topics. It didn't surprise me that this book's philosophy is applicable to many facets of life.Tao of a Gigolo book is extremely well written, has a unique style of directness that I know is authentic and comes from his heart, but not intended to be easy.I will be honest, picking up women is low on my list of things to do. In my opinion, the amount of effort it takes to get with vast numbers of women isn't worth my sacrificing; that is a decision I made after realizing what I am innately good at, and that is engineering/science, and then dedicating my life to it. More abstractly, what is high on my list is building a career and life on my own accord; achieving a high level of independence and freedom. Then living on a yacht :)---I figure at that point, I'll get all the women I could want.So you'd think this book is a waste of my time? It's not. This book is powerful.I admit, as I read the book, I chuckled every time Vin mentioned "gigolo"; I would get deep in the zone reading this book, thinking about my life goals, then mentioning gigolo would shock me out of it! I was reminded this is marketed for dating after all. But the main ideas of this book are gold for people with career drive and understanding how to achieve mastery in any endeavor. Ironically, it's not particularly motivational; it's more of an honest take on reality, painfully honest at times.This book is your well-meaning, wise, though slightly harsh friend who slaps you back into shape when you go astray.In a way, Tao of the Gigolo is more of a cross between manifesto and thesis of Vin's belief system. Vin lays out an entire array of beliefs, all of which make sense and fit together. I didn't agree with about 10% of it though, but Vin gives such strong arguments for his beliefs, that it had me really focus and work on justifying my own beliefs.That process made me believe stronger in myself.Some examples to review---Vin explains his philosophy of Easy vs. Difficult, and Simple vs. Complex. The idea is that most things break down into easy steps, but when you add things up as a whole, they seem difficult and complex. That was a very eloquent explanation and it helped me solidify an idea I have been playing with. Almost all problems must be broken down into its baby steps for it to be understood fully and made useful. For example, thinking back to my worst professors in college, they were the ones who casually skipped steps when going over a topic. Instead of teaching A through Z, they would go from A, D, M, and then Z. It was extremely frustrating. I suppose I learned a lot in the end, but in the real world, when making a product or creating a robust business plan, you cannot skip steps that casually. Eventually, you will get eaten alive. It happened to me on a small scale at my first attempt at business.Personally, I am at a point in my life where I am not sure what the next step should be. Vin wrote sections describing the pain walking the path is. You must feel pain while walking the path, as the short cuts inevitably have large pit falls (something I learned as well more than once). At this moment, I feel like I have many decisions to make and if I don't make a move soon, someone else will make them for me. It is tough making a decision like switching jobs, switching career paths, starting your own business, etc. But Vin drives the point clear, you have to take steps towards what you want. It is a long journey, but do not take the short cuts.There is much more to it than that of course. There is only so much I can convey without just repeating what the man says.All in all, this is a short book and I recommend reading it on a Kindle so you can easily dictionary all those giant, rare SAT words he threw in there!

"To those who do not hear the music, the dancer appears insane."This book will entice you. This book will seduce you. It will beguile and enchant. It will incite you and prompt debate. It will cause you concern and provoke flashes of inspiration. In the same way a run away romance will sweep you off your feet, this book is difficult to put down. The Tao of the Gigolo itself is an example of seduction. If you are coming to this from the right place, you will power through it like I did. For those of you who seek truth, this book will provoke you the deep 'YES' that Vin has so clearly articulated in such a wide range of areas of human relationships.The mark of someone who offers true value, is one who understands how to share it. For less than the price of two beers at a bar, Vin sits down with us and shares with us his lifetime of knowledge. He opens the door to a world many of us know little about. He presents his ideas in a clear, straightforward and easily digestible manner. Like all great texts, the book is short and to the point. Read this and grow stronger.Thank you Vin.

As the author states early on, the term Gigolo is used to describe one who practices the "art of love."Creating art is about intention and purpose, and not simply following a set of steps.Like all artists, the author has embarked on the journey and discovered his way.He writes about his own path as an artist of love.As an artist I truly feel that art *is* love.. beautiful, wild, elemental and fundamental.When you get right down to it, this world consists of two forces: love and hateVin Armani is preaching the power of love to transform how we look at relationships and ourselves.It is a vitally important message.. now more than ever.I really appreciate the way he has presented his ideas in a clear and economical manner.There is no point that is glossed over, and neither is there one that is belabored.He's created something that is accessible and, therefore, more valuable.

Enjoyable journey to philosophically understanding more about women and relationships with them. But little or no information on the details of becoming a paid gigolo. And I would have liked more stories of his actual experiences. That first paid date? Disappointing dates? Failures? Shocks? The industry itself? Four stars for those reasons.

Tao Of The Gigolo is not the read I feared. It does not delve into a pseudo-academic psychoanalyses of the women who retain the services of male escorts, and it is not a "how to" for the aspiring gigolo. Tao is more of a philosophical discussion about relationships and given the word "relationship" and what constitutes romantic love carry different freight for different people; Tao offers more for those approaching it with intellectual and emotional curiosity. While written almost exclusively for men, the female reader who struggles with understanding and achieving a modicum of success with the male human stands to benefit from it. For men interested in mastering the art of manliness and seduction, Tao should be your bible. Those skimming the rich narrative in search of five bullet points to score a hook-up needn't bother. Tao Of The Gigolo

It's a rare read to find, especially if you want to excel as a gigolo manifesto.Sometimes, I try to compare myself to a sports team, that has so-so nights to great nights in the NightLife.What Vin explains reflect clearly most of my past fallouts, past relationships that went sideways, "what's supposed to be" & "what is."I feel that I share some really close philosophies, other than the fact that I want to resist the urge to quit or take a break, when things don't go right.Thanks Vin, and don't be a stranger!

I'm a fan of the Gigolos series on TV and I couldn't resist a book by Vin.Reviewing a book is difficult, as everyone's opinion is different. So this is my personal view.This book met all my expectations and more - he's a very eloquent writer. I'm a slow reader and I quickly get bored with a book if I don't enjoy it - I read this from cover to cover and thoroughly enjoyed it. It says it is intended for blokes to read, but I'm female and it's great - definitely 5 stars :-)

I did love the show "Gigolos" on Showtime, but that book from Vin Armani is pretty much worthless if you're a little bit experienced in the seduction community or got some basics from your parents in human behaviour and psychology!Vin Armani looses himself in endless examples (the most i've counted have been eight on one page!) and after you'veread a few sentences you're asking yourself: "Whats is he trying to say?". He has a hard time really getting to the point and establishing a central theme throughout the book!And claiming being one of the top worlds gigolo's is a joke in itself. Maybe it helps to get a view outside of the USA.Paying a few bucks for that book was actually to much, because you could summarize it in five pages - with all the few good points and a short explanation to them in it...