The Futur with Chris Do

Why comfort will ruin your life - With Mark Manson | Episode 344


Listen Later

We want to hear from you. If you're open to a quick chat with our producer, it only takes a few seconds to sign up: https://forms.gle/TTdgZ9R6HykpPaEh6

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Mark Manson, bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, to talk about suffering, creativity, and what it really takes to find meaningful work. We dive into the paradox of avoiding pain, why some struggles are worth it, and how Mark discovered that writing—not music—was his true calling. We also geek out on content creation, the power of differentiation, and the business of being a creator. Mark opens up about the mistakes he made, the detours he took, and how he found his way back to what he truly loves. If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, self-doubt, or figuring out your path, this conversation is packed with insights that just might change the way you think about success.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(00:45) - The paradox of suffering

(02:05) - Finding meaningful struggles

(06:13) - The “shit sandwich” you don’t mind eating

(09:30) - Discovering your natural talents

(14:25) - When to push through vs. when to quit

(18:09) - Mark’s journey from music to writing

(24:21) - The myth of “finding your passion”

(28:47) - Secrets to creating engaging content

(33:19) - The power of being a “correct contrarian”

(37:14) - Social media as media, not social

(42:25) - Business model shifts & the future of online media

(48:08) - AI’s role in personal development

(50:12) - Closing thoughts

Check out today's guest, Mark Manson:

Mark's Website: https://markmanson.net/

Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmanson

Mark's New Community: https://findmomentum.com/

Check out The Futur:

Website: https://www.thefutur.com/

Courses: https://www.thefutur.com/shop

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-futur/

Podcasts: https://thefutur.com/podcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/

Twitter: https://x.com/thefuturishere

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefuturishere

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishere

Check out Chris Do:

Website: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesign

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/

Twitter:https://x.com/thechrisdo

TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdo

Threads:https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdo

Zaap: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo

Clubhouse:https://www.clubhouse.com/@thechrisdo

Behance: https://www.behance.net/chrisdo

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Futur with Chris DoBy The Futur

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

843 ratings


More shows like The Futur with Chris Do

View all
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast by Pat Flynn

The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

3,435 Listeners

The Tim Ferriss Show by Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

The Tim Ferriss Show

16,086 Listeners

The GaryVee Audio Experience by Gary Vaynerchuk

The GaryVee Audio Experience

16,799 Listeners

Noah Kagan Presents by Noah Kagan

Noah Kagan Presents

905 Listeners

2Bobs—with David C. Baker and Blair Enns by David C. Baker and Blair Enns

2Bobs—with David C. Baker and Blair Enns

257 Listeners

The Game with Alex Hormozi by Alex Hormozi

The Game with Alex Hormozi

4,328 Listeners

Design Better by The Curiosity Department, sponsored by Wix Studio

Design Better

324 Listeners

My First Million by Hubspot Media

My First Million

2,612 Listeners

The Think Media Podcast by Think Media

The Think Media Podcast

752 Listeners

Creator Science by Jay Clouse

Creator Science

460 Listeners

The Koe Cast by Dan Koe

The Koe Cast

157 Listeners

Marketing Made Simple by Powered by StoryBrand

Marketing Made Simple

287 Listeners

The Startup Ideas Podcast by Greg Isenberg

The Startup Ideas Podcast

183 Listeners

Marketing Against The Grain by Hubspot Media

Marketing Against The Grain

354 Listeners

AI Explored by Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner—AI marketing

AI Explored

76 Listeners