579: Mark Manson | Self-Help for People Who Hate Self-Help

There is a plethora of coaching and life advice out there and honestly… most of it sucks. Two-time #1Best-Selling author Mark Manson realized this and took to action to start giving people a practical, non-bullsh*t, and scientific approach to life. You may recognize Mark from his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - the most read non-fiction book of 2017. Since releasing the book, he has spoken at some of the most successful companies and top schools in the world with a mission to improve the public conversation around personal development and happiness.  Don’t miss this episode, where you’ll find out from Mark, and his story, what can happen when you learn how to not give a f*ck. Things you will learn in this episode:  [00:01 - 06:51] Opening Segment Sponsored ad  I introduce today’s guest, Mark MansonTwo-time #1 Best-SellerMost read Non-fiction book of 2017Small warning about the language content in this episodeMark gives some background Growing up in Austin, Texas - conservative and traditionalRejecting the norms of society as a kid [06:53 - 11:30] A Compulsive Need for Honesty and AuthenticityMark continues his story Starting his first business around relationship adviceObsession for authenticity in relationships Going to college in BostonA word from our sponsor [11:31 - 23:19] Self-Help for People Who Hate Self-HelpMark talks about his self-discoveryGraduating into a financial crashLearning how to work remotely Going into blogging The spark leading to writing philosophy Gaining popularityStarting into research The issues in relationships start withinRelationship with the self-help industry Self-help for people who hate self-helpA break away from traditional philosophy Mark’s story about getting invited to a conferenceAn epidemic of narcissism in this industry [23:20 - 28:46] How to Not Give a F*ckMark talks about the reasoning behind his bookFree to write about all these topics Confronting the normsFinding your real valuesThe right thing at the right time for the right people The after-effects of releasing the bookDefying expectations What the meteoric rise feels like [28:47 - 37:07] Closing SegmentWho are we and why are we here?Mark talks about his journey becoming a successful authorWhat it means to do something meaningful Your relationship with others and yourself Who you know or what you know?If you know the right people you’ll be fineHow it relates to meaning - material vs. meaningHow to engage with MarkLinks belowFinal words  Tweetable Quotes:  “One thing I realized early on in my career was that I had this obsession for authentic relationships. Dishonesty or not portraying your true feelings, like - it just drives me crazy.” - Mark Manson “There’s no point in talking about the relationship stuff if you’re not going to talk about the individual first.” - Mark Manson “I think the people who are drawn to my work - they’re like me. They want to improve their lives, they want to be happier and have better relationships and feel better about themselves but they don’t buy into all the cheesy stuff.” - Mark Manson Resources Mentioned: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckThe Four Hour Work WeekEverything is F*cked: A Message of Hope Connect with Mark on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Be sure to check out https://markmanson.net/ to learn more about getting life advice that doesn’t suck. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people.  Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy