Mark Manson: On Pain, Possibility and Profanity

Mark Manson: On Pain, Possibility and Profanity

The first time I stumbled upon Mark Manson's writing, I didn't know what to do. It was a complete pattern interrupt.

The issues were raw and real, the ideas were rich and his lens was so contrarian and refreshing it made me think. Really think. But, then, there was the language. This particular essay was wall-to-wall F-bombs.

I was having trouble reconciling the depth of thought with the width of profanity. I found myself diving into more of his work, and discovered that I wasn't the only one. Some 2 million people read him every month. Waiting for his next philosophical provocation.

When I heard Mark had a new book out, I figured it was the perfect opportunity to sit down with him and dive into his bigger story. To get to know the person behind the writing. In this week's conversation, Mark and I take a meandering road through everything from global travel and which country emotes more than others to a more nuanced conversation of pain, possibility, writing and exactly how, when and why he began to insert profanity into his work, what it's done both for and to him.

His latest book is The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living A Good Life. As you might guess from the title, the first few chapters are a pretty in-your-face setup, but as the book continues, Manson settles into a deeper, you might even say gentler voice. He explores ideas like choosing the pain you want to live with, rather than the outcome you want to attain. Just like his essay before, it made me think. I hope it'll do the same for you.

Mentioned in This Episode:

+++

My new book - How to Live a Good Life: Soulful Stories, Surprising Science and Practical Wisdom - is available for pre-order now! It's a joyful, story-driven, engaging and eye-opening deep dive into what really makes a difference in your pursuit of a meaningful, alive and connected life.

Click here now to download and read the first chapter for free.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avsnitt(1148)

You Probably Shouldn’t Say That. And Yet…(Groundbreaking Science of Disagreeing Well) | Julia Minson

You Probably Shouldn’t Say That. And Yet…(Groundbreaking Science of Disagreeing Well) | Julia Minson

Learn how to say what you think without blowing up your relationships. Most of us have been there. A conversation that starts completely normally and somehow ends with you lying awake at 2am wondering...

4 Maj 49min

Your Body Is Already Talking. Here's What It's Saying | Linda Clemons

Your Body Is Already Talking. Here's What It's Saying | Linda Clemons

Before you ever say a word, you've already told the room everything it needs to know. Your posture, your eye contact, the angle of your body, the openness of your chest — all of it is speaking. And mo...

30 Apr 52min

The Science Behind Why Religion Actually Works | David DeSteno

The Science Behind Why Religion Actually Works | David DeSteno

People who are genuinely engaged in spiritual practice live longer, experience 30% lower all-cause mortality, report more meaning, and suffer less depression. The data are remarkably clear. And yet, m...

27 Apr 1h 3min

The Practice of Holding Nothing | Elena Brower

The Practice of Holding Nothing | Elena Brower

Elena Brower spent two decades as one of the most visible yoga and meditation teachers in the world, stages of thousands, a growing platform, the whole forward-facing life. Then she started doing the ...

23 Apr 51min

Is Sleep Procrastination Messing With Your Health & Mindset? | Vanessa Hill, PhD

Is Sleep Procrastination Messing With Your Health & Mindset? | Vanessa Hill, PhD

It’s getting late, you know you “should” go to bed. But you just can't…or won’t. You tell yourself, just one more episode, or a few more minutes of scrolling, or a little more work to sneak in. It see...

20 Apr 51min

The Unbusy Manifesto: Life is Short, Live it Now.

The Unbusy Manifesto: Life is Short, Live it Now.

Do you ever feel like you are just a reaction to other people's needs? Not just for days, or months, but years, maybe even…decades? It is easy to slip into a life where others take the wheel and leave...

16 Apr 46min

Secure Attachment & The Good Life: Surprising Insights | Amir Levine, M.D.

Secure Attachment & The Good Life: Surprising Insights | Amir Levine, M.D.

The tiny moments you ignore may hold the key to it all. New research in neuroscience and attachment science reveals that your brain is constantly monitoring your relationships through small, everyday ...

13 Apr 57min

An End to Chronic Pain? Surprising Science is Getting Us Closer. | Dr. Rachel Zoffness

An End to Chronic Pain? Surprising Science is Getting Us Closer. | Dr. Rachel Zoffness

Stop the cycle of chronic pain by fixing the signals in your brain. We’ve been told for decades that pain is purely a physical problem, born of bones and body parts. But the latest neuroscience proves...

9 Apr 50min

Populärt inom Utbildning

historiepodden-se
rss-bara-en-till-om-missbruk-medberoende-2
det-skaver
harrisons-dramatiska-historia
nu-blir-det-historia
johannes-hansen-podcast
roda-vita-rosen
not-fanny-anymore
rss-viktmedicinpodden
sektledare
i-vantan-pa-katastrofen
rss-foraldramotet-bring-lagercrantz
sa-in-i-sjalen
rss-sjalsligt-avkladd
allt-du-velat-veta
rikatillsammans-om-privatekonomi-rikedom-i-livet
rss-traningsklubben
rss-basta-livet
rss-npf-podden
rss-dr-bjorklund