“Then, as we grow older and enter middle age, something else begins to change. Our energy level drops. Our identity solidifies. We know who we are and we accept ourselves, including some of the parts we aren’t thrilled about. And,… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Then, as we grow older and enter middle age, something else begins to change. Our energy level drops. Our identity solidifies. We know who we are and we accept ourselves, including some of the parts we aren’t thrilled about. And,” — 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 Image
“death is the light by which the shadow of all of life’s meaning is measured.” — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
Every new conversation, every new relationship, brings new challenges and opportunities for honest expression. — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
“Commitment gives you freedom because you’re no longer distracted by the unimportant and frivolous.” — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
