Most known for his book The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck, Mark Manson is a three-time #1 NY Times bestselling author and entrepreneur. In this episode, he tackles questions, less about his books, and more about the business of being a writer. Can authors really make a living? Is the pursuit of fame and fortune really as glamorous as it seems? Mark also reveals what it’s like working in Hollywood, explaining why he believes the creator economy offers a brighter future.
Join us as we explore Mark's story and learn about:
The business of the publishing industry
Literature’s place in current society
Hollywood’s inefficiency and the future of the creator economy
The impact that fame and wealth has on people and relationships
Mark’s current struggles as well as what he’s looking forward to in the future
Craving honesty over hype? Mark gives you the unvarnished truth. Don’t miss this candid discussion about his journey from broke blogger to bestselling author, the challenges of working with Hollywood, and the surprising lessons learned from achieving everything he ever wished for.
Resources Mentioned
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson Old Man in The Sea by Ernest Hemingway The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion Hemingway by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy All The Light You Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Garmin watch
Chapters
00:00 Intro 0:34 Can You Make Money As A Writer? 2:23 Should You Become An Author? 3:25 Is Mark More of An Author or an Entrepreneur? 4:40 Mark’s Journey to Wealth 7:04 Wealth’s Impact on Life and Relationships 12:10 Achieving Your Dreams Isn’t As Great As It Seems 15:17 Is Mark Done With Money? 16:42 Mark’s New Aspirations 18:31 Fame’s Impact on Mark’s Life 18:54 Mark’s Team 20:10 Mark on Managing His Team 21:23 Are Books Still Relevant Today? 23:12 Protecting Mental Health While Working in Social Media 24:16 The Advantages of Social Media 26:03 Mark’s Experience Making A Film 30:13 The Creator Economy is the Future 30:51 What Mark’s Does With His Money 31:46 Changing Social Circles & Finance Bros 36:55 Writers & Books Mark Loves 39:57 Mark’s Current Source of Stress 41:23 Mark’s Favorite Products 42:56 Mark’s Role Models 43:38 What Mark’s Excited About
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