Mark Manson TELLS ALL: Money. Dating. & The Subtle Art of Not Gi…
About This Episode
Shaan Puri interviews mega-bestselling author Mark Manson about his career evolution from a niche dating blogger to a global phenomenon. They discuss the psychology of self-esteem, Manson's experience ghostwriting Will Smith's memoir, and his new venture into high-stakes YouTube content that combines financial incentives with personal growth.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- 0:00) Intro
- 2:00Did you show signs as a kid
- 3:10Why didn’t you become a professional poker player?
- 5:15How The Game changed Mark’s life
- 12:45Mark’s realization about picking up women
- 21:45Thoughts on Andrew Tate
- 25:30How Mark learned to write
- 33:20Mark’s Youtube strategy
- 45:30Youtube learnings
- 54:20Why Mark’s bullish on Youtube
- 57:20Mark’s process for writing viral titles
- 1:03:20Is blogging dead?
- 1:05:00What’s Will Smith like?
Links
- Mark’s Youtube Channel
- The Consequences of Caring
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Key Takeaways
Social skills and dating are learnable abilities that require consistent practice and exposure rather than memorized routines or 'magic pills'.
The next major evolution in media will be creators who combine the high-retention techniques of YouTube with the deep character development and narrative arcs found in traditional film and TV.
Financial incentives and public accountability are often more effective levers for behavior change than traditional coaching models where clients pay to 'hand off' their problems.