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Episode 3854:

Mark Manson reflects on the inevitability of death and the messy beauty of choosing a life worth dying for. He challenges the illusion that passion and purpose are painless pursuits, emphasizing that true meaning comes through sacrifice, hardship, and embracing the chaos of the journey.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/find-what-you-love

Quotes to ponder:

“Finding the passion and purpose in your life is a trial-by-fire process.”

“Try something, pay attention to how it feels, adjust and then try again.”

“Doing what you love is not always loving what you do.”

Episode references:

Post Office by Charles Bukowski: https://www.amazon.com/Post-Office-Novel-Charles-Bukowski/dp/0061177571

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