Modern Wisdom

#590 - Mark Manson - When Will You Learn To Grow Up?

Feb 16, 2023

This conversation features Mark Manson, bestselling author known for "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck." He discusses the importance of maturing beyond juvenile patterns as one ages. Mark reflects on the psychological challenges of sudden success, sharing his experience with imposter syndrome. He explores how Generation Z's values differ from previous generations, emphasizing a focus on productivity. Additionally, he critiques the men's advice landscape and calls for deeper emotional understanding in personal growth.

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Quick takeaways

Younger generations are embracing a culture of productivity, self-improvement, and personal growth, diverging from the party-centric lifestyles of previous generations.

TikTok's influence may be overrated, with short and shallow content lacking substance, and exaggerated claims about its dangers should be avoided.

Quitting alcohol can lead to increased energy, better sleep, improved focus and productivity, and overall well-being, even for those without severe dependencies.

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The Shift in Youth Culture towards Productivity and Self-improvement

There is a shift among younger generations, particularly Gen Z, towards a culture focused on productivity, self-improvement, and personal growth. This is in contrast to previous generations that celebrated a lifestyle of degeneracy and excessive partying. Young people today are valuing habits such as study hacks, sleep habits, physical fitness, and discipline. This trend is evident in the decreasing rates of alcohol consumption, drug use, and risky behaviors among Gen Z.

The Right Question to Ask Yourself in Life

00:48

The Mental Health of Diabetes Success

00:46

The Negative Effects of TikTok

01:44

How to Deal with People Who Think It's a Game

01:52

Intro

6min

Navigating the Complexities of Sudden Success

19min

Navigating Trust in a Changing Landscape

2min

The Journey to Sobriety

9min

Shifting Norms: Gen Z's New Approaches to Fun

15min

Mastering Content Creation and Engagement

4min

The Evolution of Men's Advice

25min

Embracing Change: A Reflection on Time and Purpose

5min

Mark Manson is a best selling author, blogger and a movie star.

You're not supposed to just get older, you're supposed to mature as well. You're supposed to leave the juvenile patterns and beliefs and behaviours behind as you shed your past self like a wise awakened crab. So why do so many people get stuck in old habits, and how can they get out of them?

Expect to learn what most people don't understand about how relationships work, why so many men are enticed by Andrew Tate's message, what Mark thinks about the modern era of men's advice after being in the industry for over a decade, why he got depressed after a smash hit best selling book, how to deal with high standards for yourself and much more...

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