“What pain do you want in your life? What are you willing to struggle for?” Because that seems to be a greater… — 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
“Life is essentially an endless series of problems. The solution to one problem is merely the creation of the next one. Don't… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
It's possible to fall in love with somebody who doesn't treat us well, who makes us feel worse about ourselves, who doesn't… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Then say hello to your midlife crisis, because the problem that drove you your entire adult life was just taken away from… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
Life is a big and complex game. It's the largest open world game known to date. We all begin with different starting… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Everything worthwhile in life is won through surmounting the associated negative experience.” — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“our values determine the nature of our problems, and the nature of our problems determines the quality of our lives. Values” — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“All of human civilization, he says, is basically a result of immortality projects: the cities and governments and structures and authorities in… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“In my life, I have given a fuck about many people and many things. I have also not given a fuck about… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Don’t hope for a life without problems. There’s no such thing. Instead, hope for a life full of good problems.” — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
When most people set out to change their lives, they often focus on all the external stuff, like a new job or… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Many celebrities are probably just as clueless about life as the people who gawk at them and follow their every move.” — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Indifferent people are afraid of the world and the repercussions of their own choices. That’s why they don’t make any meaningful choices.… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“The ticket to emotional health, like that to physical health, comes from eating your veggies—that is, accepting the bland and mundane truths… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
I started my blog back in 2009 because every Internet business and marketing seminar I watched at the time told me I… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“One of those realizations was this: that life itself is a form of suffering. The rich suffer because of their riches. The… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
We usually think of improving our life by adding stuff - like more things, more success, more friends. I think the starting… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“When we force ourselves to stay positive at all times, we deny the existence of our life’s problems. And when we deny… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“The key to a good life is not giving a fuck about more; it’s giving a fuck about less, giving a fuck… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
If I ask you, 'What do you want out of life?' and you say something like, 'I want to be happy and… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“You get anxious about confronting somebody in your life. That anxiety cripples you and you start wondering why you’re so anxious. Now… — 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
