Seeking approval and people pleasing forces you to alter your actions and speech to no longer reflect what you actually think or… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
Don't hang out with a bunch of people who drag you down when you can hang out with one person who makes… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
When people lay around whining to their therapists and ex-wives that they're finally going to 'change' themselves, they are promising something imaginary… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
I think most people who try to start a business, they realise very quickly that one of the biggest hurdles is having… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
Approaching people looking for something in return isn't a relationship, it's a transaction. — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
Long-term, perpetual travel is the dream of many. But surprisingly, for such a popular desire, few people realize how accessible it is. — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
I speak four languages, and I've seen some of the most spectacular locations in the world and met hundreds of fascinating people. — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
Many people come to self-help material because they feel like something is wrong with them or the way they are. The problem… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
How do I control my emotions? How do I stop getting angry so often, or how do I stop being sad? And… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
One thing that I think most people don't notice is that if you're sitting around telling yourself, 'I want to be happier,'… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
Here's a pro-tip: there's no such thing as a 'gym person.' There are just people who go to the gym. Similarly, there's… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“What pain do you want in your life? What are you willing to struggle for?” Because that seems to be a greater determinant of… — Mark Manson Copy Share
“death is the light by which the shadow of all of life’s meaning is measured.” — Mark Manson Copy Share
“Many people measure their self-worth based on how much money they make... once one is able to provide for basic physical needs (food shelter,… — Mark Manson Copy Share
“Because when you give too many fucks—when you give a fuck about everyone and everything—you will feel that you’re perpetually entitled to be comfortable… — Mark Manson Copy Share
“Once upon a time, there were two youngsters, a boy and a girl. Their families hated each other. But the boy snuck into a… — Mark Manson Copy Share
“If it's down to me being screwed up, or everybody else being screwed up, it is far, far, far more likely that I'm the… — Mark Manson Copy Share
“If you’re miserable in your current situation, chances are it’s because you feel like some part of it is outside your control—that there’s a… — Mark Manson Copy Share
Every new conversation, every new relationship, brings new challenges and opportunities for honest expression. — Mark Manson Copy Share
“With great power comes great responsibility.” It is true. But there’s a better version of this quote, a version that actually is profound, and… — Mark Manson Copy Share
“If someone is better than you at something, then it’s likely because she has failed at it more than you have.” — Mark Manson Copy Share
“Or let’s say you have an anger problem. You get pissed off at the stupidest, most inane stuff, and you have no idea why.… — Mark Manson Copy Share
“Some examples of good, healthy values: honesty, innovation, vulnerability, standing up for oneself, standing up for others, self-respect, curiosity, charity, humility, creativity. Some examples… — Mark Manson Copy Share
“That's simply reality: if it feels like it's you versus the world, chances are it's really just you versus yourself.” — Mark Manson Copy Share
Generally, our first idea of what our business is going to be is not the right one. It takes a few iterations; to get… — Mark Manson Copy Share
“Commitment gives you freedom because you’re no longer distracted by the unimportant and frivolous.” — Mark Manson Copy Share
