Listen "From Party Boy to Millionaire Bestselling Author: Mark Manson on the Business of Books"
Episode Synopsis
Most known for his book The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck, Mark Manson is a three-time #1 NY Times bestselling author and entrepreneur. In this episode, he tackles questions, less about his books, and more about the business of being a writer. Can authors really make a living? Is the pursuit of fame and fortune really as glamorous as it seems? Mark also reveals what it’s like working in Hollywood, explaining why he believes the creator economy offers a brighter future.Join us as we explore Mark's story and learn about:The business of the publishing industryLiterature’s place in current societyHollywood’s inefficiency and the future of the creator economyThe impact that fame and wealth has on people and relationshipsMark’s current struggles as well as what he’s looking forward to in the futureCraving honesty over hype? Mark gives you the unvarnished truth. Don’t miss this candid discussion about his journey from broke blogger to bestselling author, the challenges of working with Hollywood, and the surprising lessons learned from achieving everything he ever wished for.Resources MentionedThe Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark MansonOld Man in The Sea by Ernest HemingwayThe Year of Magical Thinking by Joan DidionHemingway by Ken Burns & Lynn NovickWar and Peace by Leo TolstoyAll The Light You Cannot See by Anthony DoerrGarmin watchChapters00:00 Intro0:34 Can You Make Money As A Writer?2:23 Should You Become An Author?3:25 Is Mark More of An Author or an Entrepreneur?4:40 Mark’s Journey to Wealth7:04 Wealth’s Impact on Life and Relationships12:10 Achieving Your Dreams Isn’t As Great As It Seems15:17 Is Mark Done With Money?16:42 Mark’s New Aspirations18:31 Fame’s Impact on Mark’s Life18:54 Mark’s Team20:10 Mark on Managing His Team21:23 Are Books Still Relevant Today?23:12 Protecting Mental Health While Working in Social Media24:16 The Advantages of Social Media26:03 Mark’s Experience Making A Film30:13 The Creator Economy is the Future30:51 What Mark’s Does With His Money31:46 Changing Social Circles & Finance Bros36:55 Writers & Books Mark Loves39:57 Mark’s Current Source of Stress41:23 Mark’s Favorite Products42:56 Mark’s Role Models43:38 What Mark’s Excited About🔗 Connect with Mark:Twitter: @IAmMarkManson Instagram: @markmansonLinkedIn: @markmanson Tiktok: @IAmMarkManson Youtube: @IAmMarkManson Website: https://markmanson.net🔗 Connect with Andrew:Twitter/X: @awilkinsonLinkedIn: @awilkinsonWebsite: https://www.neverenough.com/Sign up for Andrew's newsletter