The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck: Life Lessons with Mark Manson

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0000

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Ep 40 - Mark Manson is the author of the best-selling book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Mark is known to give straight, non-BS advice; and he came on the podcast to do just that. Mark shares why happiness is overrated, and he gives us advice on how to find good relationships, what to do if you hate your job, and how to deal with imposter syndrome.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - How to find your passion and figure out if your job is right for you
15:07 - What people get wrong when pursuing happiness
19:53 - How to determine if your relationships are contributing to your happiness
34:54 - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
37:59 - The self-help advice you should NOT follow
45:59 - The connection between money and happiness
54:01 - How to resolve impostor syndrome
59:22 - The lifestyle habits to make you happy
01:09:36 - Mark Taught Me