From Party Boy to Millionaire Bestselling Author: Mark Manson on the Business of Books

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Jul 12, 2024

Three-time #1 NY Times bestselling author Mark Manson discusses the business of writing: making a living as an author, the creator economy's future, Hollywood's inefficiency, and the impacts of wealth. He shares insights on his journey from a broke blogger to a successful author, challenges in Hollywood, and lessons learned from fame and fortune.

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ADVICE

Why Be An Author?

When asked "I want to be an author", Mark Manson first asks "why?".
There are good and bad reasons, similar to wanting to be an NBA player.

ANECDOTE

Subtle Art Sales

Mark Manson's book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" sold almost 20 million copies.
He receives $2-3 per copy pre-tax in royalties.

INSIGHT

Exponential Growth Shock

Slow compounding income feels natural, while exponential growth feels unreal and requires identity adjustment.
Unexpected changes occur in relationships and interests due to sudden wealth.

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Most known for his book The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck, Mark Manson is a three-time #1 NY Times bestselling author and entrepreneur. In this episode, he tackles questions, less about his books, and more about the business of being a writer. Can authors really make a living? Is the pursuit of fame and fortune really as glamorous as it seems? Mark also reveals what it’s like working in Hollywood, explaining why he believes the creator economy offers a brighter future.

Join us as we explore Mark's story and learn about:

The business of the publishing industry
Literature’s place in current society
Hollywood’s inefficiency and the future of the creator economy
The impact that fame and wealth has on people and relationships
Mark’s current struggles as well as what he’s looking forward to in the future

Craving honesty over hype? Mark gives you the unvarnished truth. Don’t miss this candid discussion about his journey from broke blogger to bestselling author, the challenges of working with Hollywood, and the surprising lessons learned from achieving everything he ever wished for.

Resources Mentioned

The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson
Old Man in The Sea by Ernest Hemingway
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
Hemingway by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
All The Light You Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
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00:00 Intro
0:34 Can You Make Money As A Writer?
2:23 Should You Become An Author?
3:25 Is Mark More of An Author or an Entrepreneur?
4:40 Mark’s Journey to Wealth
7:04 Wealth’s Impact on Life and Relationships
12:10 Achieving Your Dreams Isn’t As Great As It Seems
15:17 Is Mark Done With Money?
16:42 Mark’s New Aspirations
18:31 Fame’s Impact on Mark’s Life
18:54 Mark’s Team
20:10 Mark on Managing His Team
21:23 Are Books Still Relevant Today?
23:12 Protecting Mental Health While Working in Social Media
24:16 The Advantages of Social Media
26:03 Mark’s Experience Making A Film
30:13 The Creator Economy is the Future
30:51 What Mark’s Does With His Money
31:46 Changing Social Circles & Finance Bros
36:55 Writers & Books Mark Loves
39:57 Mark’s Current Source of Stress
41:23 Mark’s Favorite Products
42:56 Mark’s Role Models
43:38 What Mark’s Excited About

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Twitter: @IAmMarkManson
Instagram: @markmanson
LinkedIn: @markmanson
Tiktok: @IAmMarkManson
Youtube: @IAmMarkManson
Website: https://markmanson.net

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