Mark Manson3 Unexpected Benefits of MarriageI n my younger years, I was what would be described as a “player.” I put a lot of effort into sleeping with a lot of women. Unfortunately…Sep 95Sep 95
Mark MansonThe Breakthrough Fallacy — What Change Actually Looks LikeBefore Gandhi was Gandhi, he was just a lawyer. And apparently, not a very good lawyer. Then in 1893, while taking a train in South Africa…Aug 2640Aug 2640
Mark Manson114 Books Reviewed in (About) One ParagraphI read lots of books. My readers know I read lots of books. Ergo: I get asked for book recommendations all the damn time.Aug 1227Aug 1227
Mark MansonWhy It Can Be Good to Doubt YourselfJames Warren Jones was a charismatic minister of a church where he built up a congregation by specifically appealing to minorities, the…Jul 297Jul 297
Mark MansonThe Right and Wrong Ways to FlirtI n my previous article about Vulnerability in Relationships, I bashed using teasing/banter as a basis for demonstrating sexual interest. I…Jul 1525Jul 1525
Mark MansonHow to Make Your Own LuckWe’ve all had the feeling at some point in our lives where it seems other people catch all the lucky breaks while we seem to be screwing…Jul 117Jul 117
Mark Manson6 Psychology Books to Understand Yourself (and Others) BetterI ’ve always been a voracious reader. Not only does my occupation demand it, but I am genuinely fascinated by the power of the written word…Jun 1718Jun 1718
Mark MansonWhat Real Friends Look LikeI magine this: you’re single. Forever. The end. End of thought experiment.Jun 323Jun 323
Mark MansonWhy I Quit Drinking AlcoholAfter more than two decades of drinking, last summer, I decided to stop drinking alcohol for good. There were a lot of reasons for this…May 6102May 6102