Mark Manson is the author of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” which has spent 328 weeks on the NYT bestseller list. We discuss his antithetical views on self-help, his dramatic transformation through sobriety and weight loss, and why being smart might be your biggest obstacle to change. READ MORE👉🏾http://bit.ly/richroll882 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By... AG1 Get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/ag12025 Bon Charge Save 15% on my favorite wellness products 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/boncharge2025 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:06 Introduction to Podcasting Space 00:03:00 Preparation vs. Spontaneity 00:05:03 The Evolution of Podcasting 00:06:12 Research and Preparation 00:09:05 Integrity in Content Creation 00:10:33 Finding Balance in Content 00:11:58 New Podcast Format 00:12:38 Guest Dynamics and Positioning 00:14:25 Challenges of Guest Booking 00:15:43 Defining Podcast Identity 00:18:06 Conflict in Interviews 00:19:19 Daniel Tosh's Unique Podcast Approach 00:20:33 Navigating the Self-Help Ecosystem 00:21:30 Self-Hating Self-Help Guru 00:22:26 Cultural Observations in Los Angeles 00:26:33 Self-Awareness in Spiritual Practices 00:28:38 Ad Break 00:32:29 The Rise of Self-Help Gurus 00:34:42 Engagement and Crazytown 00:37:35 Incentives and Belief Systems 00:39:22 Intelligence as a Barrier to Growth 00:41:21 Self-Delusion and Recovery 00:42:02 Questioning Alcoholism 00:43:07 Self-Diagnosis and Identity 00:44:13 Researching Personal Struggles 00:45:08 Good Alcoholics and Functioning 00:46:04 Emotional Sobriety 00:47:07 Managing Impulsivity 00:49:39 Spiritual Healing and Letting Go 00:50:33 Nervous Energy and Distraction 00:51:04 Meditation and Self-Reflection 00:53:34 Boring Yet Effective Solutions 00:54:46 Tony Robbins and Community 00:59:32 Authenticity in Self-Help 01:00:38 Ad Break 01:03:50 Questioning Assumptions 01:04:27 Expertise and Uncertainty 01:05:59 The Role of Humility 01:06:53 Changing Beliefs 01:08:02 Genetics and Personality 01:10:11 Anxiety and Its Benefits 01:11:11 Chronic Anxiety Management 01:12:46 Self-Help Industry Critique 01:13:49 Diagnosis Awareness 01:14:36 Identity and Mental Health 01:15:06 Changing Attitudes 01:16:09 Desire vs. Willingness 01:17:48 David Goggins Example 01:19:56 Willingness and Success 01:22:03 Audience Perception 01:23:57 Mark's Australia Tour Announcement 01:25:00 Book Success Discussion 01:26:25 Comparison with James Clear 01:27:18 Advice for James Clear 01:29:57 Learning to Say No 01:31:08 Health Journey and Weight Loss 01:33:11 Identity and Social Life 01:35:56 Tracking Progress 01:38:32 Ineffectiveness of Deep Emotional Analysis 01:39:13 Using Continuous Glucose Monitors 01:40:36 Physical Transformation Reflection 01:42:19 Identity and Authority Issues 01:43:43 Human Habit Change 01:44:12 Identity Flexibility 01:45:53 Attachment and Fear 01:46:28 The Role of Trauma 01:47:36 Teachable Skills of Letting Go 01:48:23 The Spectrum of Identity 01:53:00 Strategies for Social Needs 01:54:48 Ending the Episode CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast