So You Really Want to Take Over the World: The Villain's Guide to Real Success

By Jason McIlrath

The Villain's Guide to Success: Why Heroes Finish Last and How to Build Your Evil Empire

Finally, a self-help book that admits what we're all thinking: maybe the bad guys have the right idea.

What if everything you've been taught about success is backwards?

While heroes burn out saving everyone else, villains build empires. While good guys settle for "realistic" goals, villains think bigger, plan smarter, and aren't afraid to be the main character in their own story. This isn't about becoming actually evil-it's about embracing the unapologetic ambition, strategic thinking, and relentless focus that make fictional villains so compelling.

Inside These 25 Chapters, You'll Discover:

PART I: BUILDING YOUR EVIL EMPIRE (Mindset)

Why ordinary goals are boring and how to think like someone planning world dominationHow to stop sacrificing yourself for others and start rooting for the villain (yourself)Why your "origin story" might be your greatest assetThe secret weapon successful people share with great villains: shameless self-advocacy

PART II: TOOLS OF THE TRADE (Skills)

How to recruit your own "henchmen" (aka build an unstoppable team)Why every successful person needs a "doomsday device" (passive income that works while you sleep)The art of personal branding, villain-style: why your "evil laugh" matters more than your resumeBuilding your villain's library: knowledge as ammunition in a world of information warfare

PART III: BATTLING THE HEROES (Obstacles)

How to handle critics, naysayers, and people trying to "save" you from your dreamsWhy getting "foiled again" is actually part of the planEscaping mental and social prisons that keep ambitious people trappedThe biggest trap of all: when your ego sabotages your strategy

PART IV: WORLD DOMINATION (Execution)

Scaling your empire from local schemes to global impactHow to control the narrative (because propaganda isn't just for dictators)Building a legacy that lasts longer than any superhero franchiseKnowing when to step away from the throne (even villains need exit strategies)Perfect for readers who: Are tired of self-help books that tell them to "think smaller"Want to embrace their ambition without apologizing for itAppreciate humor mixed with genuinely useful success strategiesHave ever secretly rooted for the villain in a movieAre ready to stop playing the supporting character in their own life

Written in Jason McIlrath's signature style-conversational, wickedly funny, and sharper than a villain's wit-this book turns traditional success advice on its head. Each chapter combines laugh-out-loud humor with actionable strategies, psychological insights, and the kind of ambitious thinking that separates empire builders from everybody else.

Warning: Side effects may include increased confidence, strategic thinking, and an irresistible urge to build a secret lair (home office counts).

The heroes can keep their moral victories. You're here to win.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FTT1WC6Z
• ISBN13: 9798266985544
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"