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SOLVED with Mark Manson

Mark Manson is a three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author and 20-year personal development industry veteran. Solved is the most comprehensive, evidence-based, overly-researched podcast on the planet to help you get an issue in your life, err... solved.

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00:45:58

Self-Help Junkies, Stupid Experts, and the Worst Life...

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2024/09/11

Are you addicted to self-improvement? Are experts really any better than the rest of us at knowing how to make positive changes in our lives? What are some common pieces of life advice that just don't seem to work?Drew and I tackle all of these questions today in our brand new, updated format for the pod. Find out why self-help can turn into pseudo-religion (and why we should bring back exorcisms), whether or not a huge mega-study by a bunch of fancy experts can tell us anything about

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01:01:37

What It Really Takes to Accomplish Your Dreams (ft....

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2024/08/28

Steven Pressfield was 52 years old when he published his first hit novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance. Prior to that, he wrote tirelessly for decades in obscurity, supporting himself with odd jobs along the way.After writing several more novels and movie scripts, he distilled all of his wisdom into The War of Art, his now-famous treatise on the grinding process of creativity. Now in his 80s, Steven looks back on his work and life with a clear-eyed view of what it truly means to make it as a

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00:38:28

5 Ways to Be Self-Disciplined Without Making Yourself...

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2024/08/21

We often think self-discipline requires massive action and a lot of pain and sacrifice—but the reality is a lot more boring. Today, we tackle some common misconceptions about self-discipline, arguing that real change comes from setting up your environment for success, not grinding through endless struggle.We explore the hidden dangers of romanticizing pain and why true self-discipline is more about boring consistency than epic feats of endurance. Hopefully, this episode challenges you to rethink

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00:47:43

Bonus Q&A: Facing Regrets, Hustle Culture, Living...

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2024/08/16

It’s bonus episode time! Today, I’m doing a Q&A with questions you’ve all submitted. We dive into how I’ve changed my mind, bad habits, regrets, dead dreams, advice to young people, meditation, and a whole lot more.Submit your questions for future podcasts in the comments or email them to podcast@markmanson.net. Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help you be a less awful person: https://markmanson.net/breakthrough

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00:56:28

How To Be Successful in a World That Wasn’t Built for...

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2024/08/14

How do you find your way in a world where even when you do everything right, the odds keep getting stacked against you? My guest today, Cady Coleman, shares how she navigated the male-dominated fields of science, the Air Force, and NASA, breaking down barriers with tenacity and grace. From her time on the International Space Station to the release of her first book, Sharing Space, Cady’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of mission, adaptability, and the unwavering belief in one’s

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00:44:29

6 Ways to Stop Giving a F*ck

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2024/08/07

We all wish we gave fewer f*cks in our lives, but wanting to and doing it are two different things. If you've read my book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, then you know that not giving a f*ck doesn't mean you don't care about anything—it means deliberately choosing what you give a f*ck about and ignore the rest.In this episode, we dive into the realities of not giving f*ck, the good and the bad. We talk about why there will never be a time when you're completely free from

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01:23:51

It's Never Too Late to Turn Your Life Around (ft....

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2024/07/31

Brandon Novak showed all the signs of becoming a highly successful, rebellious young man. He was a professional skateboarder in his early teens, rubbing elbows with the likes of Bucky Lasek and Tony Hawk. In his late teens and twenties, he was a regular on world-famous TV shows like Viva La Bam and Jackass.But drugs and alcohol were always lurking in the shadows for Novak, and he soon fell head-first into the dark trap of his addictions. He endured bouts of homelessness, committed every petty crime

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00:41:23

The Backwards Law: How to Get More by Doing Less

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2024/07/24

There are certain areas in life where trying harder only makes things worse. Trying to prove how likable and confident you are only makes you feel more unlikable and less confident. Trying to make someone love you only makes you feel more unlovable.The solution to this conundrum is what’s known as “The Backwards Law”. Simply put, The Backwards law states that desiring a positive experience is itself a negative experience, while accepting a negative experience is a positive experience. In this

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01:30:07

Is Social Media Really Ruining Our Lives… Or Is It...

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2024/07/17

Is everything going to hell in a handcart because of smartphones and social media? In this episode, I sit down with NYU professor and bestselling author Jonathan Haidt to tackle this burning question.Dr. Haidt makes a compelling case that our addiction to these devices is wreaking havoc on society, from mental health crises to political turmoil. But is it really all the smartphone’s fault? I'm not so sure it's quite that simple, so I wanted to dive deeper into the nuances. We get into the

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00:44:13

How I Lost 60 Pounds and Started Giving A F*ck About...

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2024/07/10

Over the past 5 years, I’ve completely changed my relationship to my health. Prior to that, I was overweight, pre-diabetic, and having chest pains in my mid-30s. I thought maybe eating a salad once a week and going for a run every now then would take care of it. I was wrong.Since then, I’ve lost 60 pounds (~30kg). I now enjoy exercising regularly and I eat healthy and nutritious foods. My daily life is much more physically active and I get way better sleep. I’m happy with my health now—but it took

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00:58:59

Life-Changing Insights From Traveling To Every...

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2024/07/03

Drew Binsky is a fearless traveler who's seen it all. From chatting with North Koreans in their homeland to dodging bombings in Somalia and volunteering in Syria in the middle of a civil war, Drew's adventures are nothing short of incredible. He's been to every country in the world, witnessing the most dangerous places and surviving a few close calls. Yet, his experiences have led him to a surprising conclusion: most people, most of the time, are good. Even in the direst circumstances,

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00:45:02

The Secret to Success Is... Giving Up?

SOLVED with Mark Manson ·

2024/06/26

A lot of people treat goals like some kind of sacred self-improvement law, where the most important thing you can do is set and achieve your goals.But goals are simply tools we use to point us in the right direction. Your goals should serve you—and so you shouldn’t be a slave to some arbitrary goal you set when it’s no longer serving you. So how do you know when a goal is no longer pushing you in the right direction? In this episode, I talk about why I gave up a pretty big goal I set at the

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01:07:34

How to Become Resilient and Break World Records (ft....

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2024/06/19

After a catastrophic parachuting accident ended his military career in the British special forces, Dean Stott couldn't just retire to a quiet life. Instead, he decided to shatter boundaries in entirely new fields.These days, when Dean isn't prepping to beat another world record, like a 14,000-mile bike ride in less than 100 days, he's jet-setting around the world rescuing civilians and diplomats alike from war zones. In this episode, Dean shares his unique approach to overcoming

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00:40:17

The Blue Dot Effect: Why Things Always Seem Worse...

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2024/06/12

Get one month of Shopify for $1: https://shopify.com/idgafUse code IDGAF to get 10% off your first order at Timeline: https://timeline.com/IDGAF Tell me what you think of the pod: https://markmanson.net/tellme Have you ever wondered why, despite everything seemingly going well, you still feel a nagging sense of dissatisfaction? Well, you’re not alone. This is actually a fascinating psychological phenomenon I call "The Blue Dot Effect". It’s all about how our brains can trick us into

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01:34:33

The Harsh Truth About Self-Discipline (ft. Rich Roll)

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2024/06/05

Use the code IDGAF to get 20% off your one-time order at https://livemomentous.com/Get rid of unwanted subscriptions by signing up for Rocket Money at https://rocketmoney.com/idgaf Take my podcast survey https://markmanson.net/tellme I’ve often wondered if self-discipline is just a way of turning bad addictions into healthy ones. After all, addictions of all kinds are really just an attempt to numb and distract ourselves from facing uncomfortable feelings. Can’t the same be said for healthy

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00:46:03

5 Ways to Hack Your Mind For Success

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2024/05/29

Get one month for $1 at https://shopify.com/idgafUse code IDGAF for 10% off your health services at https://MarekHealth.com/idgaf The way you think about the world and your place in it can have a huge impact on your life. And yet, when it comes to evaluating the way we think, we’re rarely able to smell our own bullshit. So today, Drew and I break down five different mindsets you can adopt to live a more examined, successful life. This requires you to reject many of the mindless beliefs you’ve been

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01:06:04

How Modern Dating Became Such a Dumpster Fire (ft....

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2024/05/22

Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/idgaf Get 3 extra months on your SurfShark VPN subscription at surfshark.deals/SubtleArt Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/idgaf Let's be honest: the modern dating landscape is a shit show. From declining marriage rates and rising infidelity to the nightmare of using dating apps—it's brutal out there. With all these supposedly "easy" ways to meet new people, why are the people who want long-term,

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00:49:19

5 Ugly Truths That Make Life Beautiful

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2024/05/15

Get a free one-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 and 5 AG1 Travel Packs: drinkag1.com/idgaf Get one month free at listening.com/idgaf Get 10% off at Marek Health at marekhealth.com/idgaf So many people seem to be obsessed with feeling good all the time. They’re always looking for “hacks” to an easier, happier life. But what if the easy way actually makes it harder to have a life full of meaning and purpose? Today, Drew and I take on the ugly truths that give life its beauty. Some of these might be a

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00:54:57

How to go from Boring to Extraordinary (ft. Codie...

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2024/05/08

Get 20% off + free shipping at manscaped.com using the promo code IDGAF Get a one-month trial of Shopify for just $1 at shopify.com/idgaf In an era where “quiet quitting” and “self-care” obsessions seem to be all the rage, there’s a huge opportunity to set yourself apart from everyone else—and it’s not as hard as you might think. Codie Sanchez set herself apart by buying “boring businesses” and turning her venture into a multi-million dollar enterprise. But for Codie, it’s about so much more than

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00:59:35

Answering Your Hardest Questions (2 Million Sub Q&A)

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2024/05/01

A week ago, we hit 2M subs on YouTube and 10M podcast downloads, and I promised a special Q&A episode of the pod—which turned out to be more fun than I expected.Jump in on this celebratory episode, where I rapid fire through some of the most interesting questions sent in by you guys.

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