Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)
Mark Manson: The Hard Truth About Success & Happiness | Human Behavior | E342
17 Mar 2025
Mark Manson spent his twenties traveling the world, chasing success, and observing human psychology and behavior. Through years of blogging, he built a loyal audience and landed his first book deal. By 32, he had surpassed all his career goals, including becoming a bestselling author. But the massive success of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck came faster than he expected, leaving him lost and questioning his purpose. In this episode, Mark returns with his refreshingly blunt insights on success, happiness, and fulfillment. He shares actionable strategies for personal development and explains why chasing the wrong goals leads to disappointment. In this episode, Hala and Mark will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:29) How Traveling Shaped His Mindset (05:11) From Blogging to Bestselling Author (15:44) Why Happiness is Overrated (18:20) Navigating His Rapid Career Growth (22:21) The Psychology of Passion and Skill (24:29) Reinventing Himself as an Entrepreneur (27:02) The Value of Love and Marriage (31:11) Why Dating Apps Fail You (34:24) Tips on Building Lasting Relationships (39:20) How to Make the Right Commitment (41:42) Turning Writing into a Successful Business (47:58) Scaling a Business Across Multiple Platforms Mark Manson is a three-time New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur. His books, including The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, have sold over 20 million copies in 75+ languages worldwide. He has also built a thriving online business, offering courses, podcasts, and one of the most popular self-improvement newsletters. Known for his brutal honesty and dry humor, Mark is a leading voice in personal growth and mindset. Sponsored By: Shopify - youngandprofiting.co/shopify Open Phone - openphone.com/profiting Airbnb - airbnb.com/host Indeed - indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - robinhood.com/gold Factor - factormeals.com/factorpodcast Rakuten - rakuten.com Microsoft Teams - aka.ms/profiting Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Resources Mentioned: Mark Manson: Next-Level Adulting | E65: https://youngandprofiting.co/3QTorz0 Mark’s Book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://amzn.to/41Rwq5Y Mark’s Book, Everything Is F*cked: https://amzn.to/4izRx27 Mark’s Podcast, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://bit.ly/3Dgjw8l Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Positivity, Critical Thinking, Robert Greene, Chris Voss, Robert Cialdini, Mark Manson
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