It is MIND-BLOWING to me how many of us think that we need to add more things into our lives like reading , meditation, waking up early, exercising or cold plunges to finally reach success but never realizing it is actually the things that we need to STOP doing that prevents us from reaching success ... Food for thought ...

One of the best things I ever realized was that I can think about anything I want to think about - if I'm lying in bed, not sleeping, I can chose the most fun and interesting things to think about, not negative things. :)

Summary 1. Find Your Passion Zone: Identify the sweet spot where skills and passion converge. This fuels your drive and guides you towards excellence. 2. Embrace the Discomfort: Develop resilience by tolerating what others avoid. This builds confidence and paves the path to success. 3. Focus and Conquer: Channel your energy strategically on controllable aspects. This directs your efforts and increases your chances of winning. 4. Master Your Emotions: Become emotionally intelligent. It fosters healthy relationships and fuels your drive. 5. Set Boundaries, Filter Inputs: Safeguard your focus by setting boundaries and filtering information intake. This ensures clarity and propels you towards your goals.

You should do an interview with Dr K

my version of biting off more than I can chew. Sign a contract for a 90k complete research ghostwriting manuscript while simultaneously working full time and part time jobs, in school, and a single mom. a year later - quit main job to pursue writing full time as a ghost writer and spend so much more time with my kid. And completely different from who I was. LOVE THIS!

Never be impressed by someone who climbs Mt Everest with little mountain training. People should now realize most climbing tourists use the backs of local sherpas to get to the top.. Vanity project climbers’ can quickly put an entire group at risk with their inexperience and poor reactions. These types have created plenty of catastrophes. There’s a lot of ‘vanity projects’ out in the world and climbing ‘Mt Everest’ is the most pathological because there’s literally a mountain of dead bodies to prove the point. But guys, we appreciate this video and convo. ❤❤Just had to call out the mountain of sh**t that climbing Mt Everest has become. Let’s agree to be more impressed with someone who has improved themselves like given up junk food, alcohol, and toxic friends. In reality - these are real mountain climbs.❤❤

That cross country story is unintentionally inspiring

I like this man’s laugh. I started watching his videos because I saw a short video and liked his laugh and ended up subscribing because I really like his content. Just wanted to share that 😅

The problem with going to big tech platforms to look for success is the algorithms. You watch one video about cold showers being life changing, you then keep getting recommendations about cold showers being life changing. The reality is that KZfaq is just pushing videos they "think" you will like. So you start taking cold showers expecting it will change your life, but in reality, its just a cold shower and you are not going to magically start solving all of your issues or get a raise or new job because you take cold showers. But the people making the videos about the cold showers, they will rack up the views and generate decent revenue from that. FYI - I take cold showers sometimes, noting against them, I just needed an example to write this comment as I'm killing time at work as I await AI to replace me

once you see everything (you're not good at) as a "skill issue", you immediately realize that the power is in your hands to improve at it

Your cross country story is the BEST! I plan to share it with everyone I know!

I just really enjoyed hearing your talks and podcasts. But I especially enjoy your laugh.

That cross country story really is inspirational, touched deep

Love your work. My buddy Steve from Cave Bastard bought me your books- and another bud told me about your podcast, and now I’m hooked. Thank you for the breadth of your knowledge and sharing it with us. 🎉

Hi mark, just wanna say, huge fan! you changed my life

I love episodes where you two discuss topics with each other. “Experts” are great, but you two are super smart and I find it just as interesting to see you two hash out topics. And Drew you always say the thing I am thinking.

6:20 the inspiration cross country story

Mark needs to get into self-parenting, inner child, family trauma literature like yesterday. He is running away from realizations but still healthy enough to seek. Just turn around and look at it. It is right behind you.

Just ordered your book on Amazon, super excited to read it! A close friend of mine recommended your podcast and I’ve been really enjoying everything you’ve had to say

I like it When duo in the podcast are mark and drew ❤

Completely agree with the need for generalists. I work with a business full of specialists and I’ve been brought in as a generalist. I find that specialists often can be too focused on their area so much so that they make decisions based on their own specialisation without considering how it impacts other areas of the business. While I’m obviously biased, I think you definitely need a generalist to tie it altogether and make sure the different pieces can work together instead of individually and exclusively. Just my thoughts. Great ep guys!

There have been books and shows I didn't like at first but I forced myself to finish them and I ended up loving them.

This is for Drew. I love how you're working from paper notes! To me, nothing is easier than scribbling thoughts on paper.

It's true that owning up to your mistakes and learning from them is a key part of personal growth."

I haven't missed a single video till now lol. I freaking love your content.

Love the podcast. Drew seems amazing. I resonate with so many of his traits. Which means I think I am amazing. 😃

You two are the best ✌️😎. It would be nice to hear you in a conversation with Rich Roll

Chris Voss has said ""God knows aiming low is seductive. It’s easier to claim victory when you aim low", and this is a major reason why people do not aim higher than what they perceive their "high" is

The full quote is: "A Jack of all trades but a master of none, is often times better than a master of one."

Thanks Mark and Drew! That was a time well spent with two intellectual friends!

Awesome podcast mark thanks for the insight once again

Generalist ftw. "Specialization is for insects. A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly." -Robert A. Heinlein

Thanks for sharing your sleep issues and how to meditate before sleeping

Mark I love the way that you talk 😂

always devour a mark-drew podcast

As a fellow fan of the "Three-Body Problem" books, I don't get your issue. The Netflix show is a good adaptation of these notoriously difficult-to-adapt books. It's no surprise Netflix guaranteed finishing the story in advance. You're probably just upset that you won't get any Luo Ji waifu action!

thank you so much Mark and Drew yall are amazing guys man

Okay, you're talking about mental and emotional fatigue - and having worn my orange tinted glasses for a good 45+ minutes I'm ready to go to sleep for the night. I might watch the rest later. Drew, good design and construction "Jack of all trades, Master of None, oft time preferable to a Master of One" Mark, generalist geniuses are seriously under utilised phenomena Drew, I too did not finish my PhD. And I love tying things together in an intellectual way. Ocassionally in a literal way - I'm a first responder and knots are useful during storm damage operations.

I moved to the US from Eastern Europe, people ask me why I came here. I will use Mark’s story to answer. When I was a kid, little chubby not good in sports, the most stressful class I had to take was a PE. When we did run I was always the last one but i always finished the race. But the difference between our education and the US, i failed, I received F in a PE class. My parents were called to school to answer questions what was wrong with me. It was a horrible system and I hope that change now.

I love when Mark suddenly starts laughing for no reason 😂

yausa, thanks for making hard things seem doable :D awesome video, as per usual 🙌

Mark can you make a video on how to tackle insecurity ???

You're slowly getting better at podcasting.

Mark, I respect what you have to say regarding life in general. I have always wondered, what eye cream u use to get rid of those dark circles?

I appreciate your ability to advise not to care about the judgment from others, Im curious, what do you believe is successful about how others are willing to sabotage someones personal rights, and then profiting off of their torment?

Just a bunch of awesome going on here... Love it, thanks guys!

sending love all the way from zambia 🧿

Listening the next day; I hoped that you would have had a post script to your cross country story. I joined a rugby club after university and at the first practice the captain started practice with a 3 mile run. I had never run more than a half mile before that. Adding insult to injury the only shoes I had were molded rubber spikes. That run took me 34 minutes. Fast forward to the end of the season I was running the 3 miles in 18 minutes (with running shoes). I was hoping you would have commented on what your cross country meet times were at the end of the season.

You guys are so fun together!

Loving the Producer...

My love to Drew.

“It never occurred to me to quit”… that could be the whole episode right there

We have Burmese proverb about. Shoot for the moon. we said Aim for the chest and if you missed you might end up at the knee. lol

Can’t believe there’s only 5. That’s so good!

Great job on the studio Drew❤

21:45 I actually think there’s no right or wrong answer in being in a routine, some of us just thrives on routines more than others. What is more important is whether those routines or that “autopilot” mode serves us, I.e. enables us to live the life of purpose, satisfaction and enjoyment that we are looking for.

Absolutely fascinating video! Embracing discomfort as a growth strategy not only sets you apart but ensures resilience is built for long-term success-something everyone should prioritize. 🚀

You guys are genius. I love you.

Thank you Drew.

solid advice

W Books but my mom is doing mental gymnastics to think that kids are bad and we should abandon them because they’re not independent. And I completely disagree with all of your works however this is due to the fact i base my philosophical beliefs on industrial society and its future. These books would be really bad for people with psychological disorders.

Dr K would be a great guest on this show.

M becoming a big fan

You got this Drew!'!!

12:18 Grown man just said "my sleep journey" 🙄 everything is a "journey" these days.

Rut's are due to them being a known variable, comfortable. Imo.

Great podcast 👍

Animal part happens. I popped off on an aggressive driver on my road bike. City is replacing corroded sewage lines so roads are torn up. I was trying to run into one of the officers blockading the road(s) but they already left for the day 🤷

6:16 Here is the cross country story

Success comes in many forms and means different things to different people. Find your way but there are basic pillars to aid you along the way. Stay Uncommon!

15:00 the releif when i too stoped watching the three body problem in the first episode

Drew is a true INTP. I am, too.

I can choose to nurture love or not.

The more disciplines you master, the easier it is to pick up an additional discipline. Knowledge is not heavy, instead it helps carry additional knowledge. The more you know, the more you encounter repeating patterns.Your intuition is strengthened. As you conquer more knowledge, you also discover that the unknown is so much bigger than you thought. Stay curious! Keep learning!

Mark, before my orange tinted glasses and I go to sleep, I would like to write a question to you. Why, in your life experiences thus far, would I find your orange book 'The subtle art of not giving a fuck' reassuring, uplifting, and motivational while the guy I was in a situationship with lost a few nights of sleep after reading the same book? And when I say the same book, I had to get another copy because I never got it back from him. I don't understand why it helped me to sleep peacefully and it caused him to lose sleep. Any ideas, speculations, consultations with the ethereal spirirts that operate your meat suit that could try to shed some light on this?

Was he gonna say the "white part" of you when referring to the prefrontal cortex 🎉😂

Point #1 TLDR; most people aren’t prepared to do what it takes to be successful

한국어 번역도 해주세요!! I need a korean subtitle! Pls

Oh dear, you just trashed my favourite TV show of the year, 3 body problem, and I'm a fan of the books! Subjectively good, I'll admit, but a great show to watch with the teenage kids 😊

I'd like to see Dr. K of Healthygamergg on this podcast!

Success... first we have to define what that is. In my life, success means that I am becoming more and more emancipated from society's expectations. Including the expectation of being successful. 😜

This one getting us out the hood

What did you mean by masochistic?, in your terms.

The three body problem was great, who are your friends? Christians?

You cant control your emotions but you can train your thoughts which evoke those emotions.

nice

So happy to see Droo getting some real airtime this time, not like the other podcast with that charlatan. Please never again...Drew & Mark sitting in a tree, spewing information intelligently.

Interview with Dr.k loading........

Esp about bad network shows

That my mom is proud of me ... weak. And well...

I saw a girl on KZfaq playing tennis while reading a book. So it can be done.

M I N D F R E A K

there is chess - boxing though

Hey Mark....Can make a video about Panic Attacks and How to not give a fuck about Them

All these years I've thought ass power meant something else...

Time to hack into my mind and delete everything

If Mark Manson doesn't feel successful, we're all fucked.

First comment 🎉

✍️ don't apply business principles to...

I will continue to request that you talk to Destiny the political guy