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This one’s different. In this special year-end episode, I answer your questions—from the deep stuff about purpose and motivation, to the uncomfortable realities of change, burnout, failure, and dealing with unsupportive family. I also share the behind-the-scenes chaos of building SOLVED this year, what I learned about making massive, meaningful content, and what’s coming in 2026 (spoiler: boundaries, ego, and maybe some live shows).
This is part personal, part philosophical, and part therapy session disguised as a podcast. If you’ve been wondering what’s next—or why you feel stuck—this one’s for you. See you in 2026.
CHAPTERS
(00:00) Introduction
(01:13) Recap of 2025
(03:42) What if I don't have a single purpose?
(12:34) I'm having issues on getting motivated on one thing
(23:15) I'm struggling with the idea that purpose must be bigger than yourself
(26:04) How Mark got Purpose AI to work
(32:55) Questions from YouTube
(01:05:55) Goals for 2026
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By Mark Manson4.9
35553,555 ratings
This one’s different. In this special year-end episode, I answer your questions—from the deep stuff about purpose and motivation, to the uncomfortable realities of change, burnout, failure, and dealing with unsupportive family. I also share the behind-the-scenes chaos of building SOLVED this year, what I learned about making massive, meaningful content, and what’s coming in 2026 (spoiler: boundaries, ego, and maybe some live shows).
This is part personal, part philosophical, and part therapy session disguised as a podcast. If you’ve been wondering what’s next—or why you feel stuck—this one’s for you. See you in 2026.
CHAPTERS
(00:00) Introduction
(01:13) Recap of 2025
(03:42) What if I don't have a single purpose?
(12:34) I'm having issues on getting motivated on one thing
(23:15) I'm struggling with the idea that purpose must be bigger than yourself
(26:04) How Mark got Purpose AI to work
(32:55) Questions from YouTube
(01:05:55) Goals for 2026
⇨ Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: https://markmanson.net/breakthrough
⇨ Get clarity on what actually matters. Try Purpose, Mark's AI mentor app that learns your patterns, challenges your blind spots, and helps you take action. Get started at https://bit.ly/4w46FMH
FOLLOW MARK
Mark's IG: https://www.instagram.com/markmanson
Solved IG: https://www.instagram.com/solvedpodcast/
Twitter: https://x.com/markmanson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmanson/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmMarkManson
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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