For all we know, we are the only shot the universe has at intelligent self-organization. Therefore, we need to take it seriously. Mark Manson Read Quote
I speak four languages, and I’ve seen some of the most spectacular locations in the world and met hundreds of fascinating people. Mark Manson Read Quote
There’s a paradox with self-improvement, and it is this: the ultimate goal of all self-improvement is to reach the point where you no longer feel the need to improve yourself. Mark Manson Read Quote
People complain not because something sucks. People complain because they’re looking for empathy and to feel connected with those around them. Unfortunately, complaining is maybe the least useful way to connect with other human beings. Mark Manson Read Quote
Aside from birthing me my first grey hairs and keeping me up at night more times than I’d like to count, ‘The Subtle Art’ taught me a lot about the nature of work. And a lot of that had to do with how my perception of the work itself evolved over the course of writing the book. Mark Manson Read Quote
Pain is important, and changing who you are is difficult, painful, and scary. Most of the self-help industry sees change as this euphoric, liberating thing and tells you that you can be happy all the time. I think the opposite. Mark Manson Read Quote
The fear of failure never goes away. In many ways, you could argue that success multiplies the opportunities for failure. It’s just more of an argument for becoming more comfortable with it. Mark Manson Read Quote
How do I control my emotions? How do I stop getting angry so often, or how do I stop being sad? And I think there’s a really important distinction to understand is that you can’t completely control your emotions. What you control is your reaction to your own emotions. And a lot of people don’t ever make that separation for what goes on with them. Mark Manson Read Quote
I think my approach to a creative career was very entrepreneurial. Even though I’m a writer, I’ve always viewed my work much in the same way as a startup or marketer might view their work. Mark Manson Read Quote
