Aim Higher: 70 Truly Ambitious Rules for Living

by Henry James Garrett

From writer, political cartoonist, and bestselling author Henry James Garrett comes a bold collection of prescriptions for a life worth living. Reject the false courage peddled by contemporary “thought leaders” and manosphere gurus to instead embrace a life of joy, moral conviction, and true courage. The dominant strands in contemporary self-help rest on they suggest that you could better yourself by looking out for number one and brushing off others' opinions and needs, or that you are an infinitely perfectible machine who could finally win the competition of life if you only had the right regimen of habits. But missing from these offerings is any true ambition. For it’s far more challenging to get to “the top” when you’re committed to bringing everyone with you. Building on his background in philosophy, author Henry James Garrett dismantles the myths of power, achievement, and masculinity that have set so many people up for failure and offers a better path. In bold, unapologetic terms, Garrett makes the case for actually worthy Experiencing the joy of reconciling what you believe and what you do Putting your body on the line against straightforward moral atrocities Being dependent and depended on Rejecting convenience, cowardice, and conformity
And taking sheer, unadulterated pleasure from biting into an apple With 70 principles for living a life you truly enjoy and helping create a better world, Aim Higher will challenge you to determine who you desire to be, and then it will offer you the tools to realize even grander ambitions.

288 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication February 2, 2027

Reviews

[KG · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book every man and boy should read. Absolutely brilliant. Such a smart and thoughtful intervention in the masculinity crisis.
It’s the best non-fiction book I’ve read. The essays are accessible, well written and thoughtful. I learnt a lot, and felt confronted into engaging with the kind of person I want to be.
Buy it for all the men in your life.

[Anayah Navarrete · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am grateful for this book and truly enjoy reading it. I would like to explore more works by the author and gain insight into their writing process. It has kept me both interested and excited.