In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with New York Times bestselling author or The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything is F*cked. The receding threshold of pain and discomfort. (3:34) You say you value something, but your actions tell a different story. (6:42) Why he wrote a ‘pessimistic’ self help book. (9:35) The paradox of choice. (14:21) The importance of ‘god value’. (19:15) Why are we becoming less religious? (24:55) The better things get, the more ridiculous the things we get upset about. (29:05) How do we inject struggle into our lives to find meaning? (31:17) Defining what your values are. (34:30) The coddling of the American mind. (42:07) The value hierarchy. (45:24) The importance of hearing both sides. (50:06) Where did he derive his wisdom? (51:27) The unexpected reactions from his books. (57:47) How our perception of ourselves lags behind reality. (1:02:04) The story of how he connected with Will Smith. (1:09:28) What is his top value? (1:20:56) The differences between a good and a bad podcast. (1:24:44) His current biggest struggle. (1:27:30) The evolution of fatherhood. (1:28:50) What does someone buy who doesn’t give a shit about money? (1:32:47) The coolest thing about being a famous author. (1:33:58) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mark Manson (@markmansonnet)  Instagram Mark Manson (@IAmMarkManson)  Twitter Website Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus)  Instagram Jonathan Haidt (@JonHaidt)  Twitter Will Smith (@willsmith)  Instagram Jim Kwik (@jimkwik)  Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Mark Manson - Amazon.com Stop Trying to Change Yourself—Change Your Actions | Mark Manson What To Give a F*ck About with Mark Manson - AMP #147 “Who the Fuck Am I?”: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Values The Coddling of the American Mind : How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure - Book by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt The Flip Side Happiness Is Not Enough | Mark Manson Open: An Autobiography – Book by Andre Agassi