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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim Ferriss interviews Mark Manson, a three-time New York Times bestselling author. They discuss some of the most difficult changes and default behaviors that Manson has had to adjust to since his reality changed with the success of his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck.

In this video, Tim Ferriss interviews Mark Manson about his process for choosing the people he works with. Manson explains that he looks for qualified candidates who he believes will do a great job, but he also looks for intangible qualities like personality and character. He also wants to make sure that he gets along with the person and that they have similar senses of humor. Manson says that when agents and publishers started coming to him about turning his work into a book, he was initially resistant because he wanted to do it himself. But after speaking with them, he realized that he could benefit from their expertise. Ferriss and Manson then discuss the pros and cons of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing.

Mark Manson started blogging in 2007 as a way to share stories of his drunken escapades with his friends. He eventually turned it into a successful business, becoming a star in the process. He talks about how his blog about dating ended up being the most successful one. In recent years, he has continued to expand his focus, writing about a variety of topics such as investing, lifestyle design, and more.

In this interview, Mark Manson discusses his blog and book, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck". He talks about how he went from being a "pickup artist" to becoming a successful author and relationships expert. He explains that the transition wasn't a sudden one-step phase shift, but rather a gradual build over several years. Manson discusses the success of his book and some of the challenges he's currently facing.

In his book "Tools of Titans," Tim Ferriss interviews Mark Manson about a variety of topics, including Hollywood and entertainment. Manson talks about his experience working with Will Smith and what he learned from him. He also talks about the Chris Rock incident and how it doesn't reflect poorly on Hollywood as a whole.

Will Smith is a successful actor who has achieved a lot in his career. He attributes his success to hard work and avoiding the pitfalls that come with a privileged upbringing. He is able to connect with his fans and has a great relationship with the media. In an interview with Tim Ferriss, Mark Manson discusses his work with Will Smith. He describes how Will is world-class at one thing, and by sending his chef home, he is taking away from his ability to be world-class at the thing that hes world-class at. He also discusses how the members of Wills team have all been with him for many years, and how this loyalty and trust is important to him. Mark Manson is a writer who has recently realized that what he loves most is the raw dynamism of posting something online and getting immediate feedback. He is currently focusing on writing more books, but he plans to return to the internet in the near future to continue doing what he loves. In order to achieve success, it is important to be selective about the opportunities that are taken and to say no to things that will take away from the focus on what is important. This is something that Mark Manson is passionate about and something that he has always been aware of in his career.

Mark Manson talks about how he initially got into podcasting and video creation. He explains that he realized that these mediums are not as easy as they seem. He talks about how he has grown to enjoy video creation more and more over time. In order to understand lighting, audio, editing, file types, resolutions, and aspect ratios, you need to be willing to "fuck it up first."

Mark Manson and Tim Ferriss discuss the advantages of Manson's age and experience as a content creator. Manson also talks about his use of Scrivener for writing his books. They then discuss the pros and cons of Scrivener and Word for writing. Manson is currently reading Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman and Die With Zero by Bill Perkins, two books that he finds relevant to his life. He is also working on a project called Cock Punch, which is a series of world-building exercises in fantasy. In addition, he has realized that he has been over-caffeinated and inflicting biological anxiety on himself, so he is going to be revisiting some of the Stoic writings.

In this conversation, Tim Ferriss interviews Mark Manson about his favorite books, work as an author and blogger, and advice for aspiring writers. Manson discusses the importance of following one's passion and taking risks in order to achieve success. Ferriss and Manson also talk about the importance of being realistic with your expectations to avoid disappointment or burnout.

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