Episode · The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · 2021-12-20

Steven Bartlett & Mark Manson: books mentioned on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck: Mark Manson

4 books · With Mark Manson · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Mark Manson is the phenomenon behind ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck’ and ‘Everything is F*cked’. He has sold over 13 million books and his blog, Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck, receives millions of views every month.

Steven Bartlett discussed The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson, Will by Will Smith, and Everything Is F*cked by Mark Manson. Mark Manson recommended The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

    Mark Manson · at 0:43

    The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson is a popular self-help book that challenges conventional positivity by arguing that embracing life's limitations and hardships is the key to true resilience.

    Discussed
    “Mark Manson, the author of one of the best-selling self-development books of the decade, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a [ __ ] I read this book many, many years ago and I learned so much from it.”
    Where to get it
  2. The 4-Hour Workweek

    Timothy Ferriss · at 16:05

    The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss is a lifestyle design and entrepreneurship guide that challenges traditional career paths, advocating for time autonomy, remote work, automation, and outsourcing.

    Recommended
    “So, one of one of the books I read at the time was Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek. And uh that book was life-changing for me, but it's funny.”
    Where to get it
  3. Will

    Will Smith · at 41:18

    Will is a candid memoir by Will Smith, co-authored with Mark Manson, detailing the actor's rise to fame and the internal psychological struggles that accompanied his massive success.

    Discussed
    “For context, you wrote Will Smith's brand new book called Will. Yep. So I have to”
    Where to get it
  4. Everything Is F*cked

    Mark Manson · at 1:14:02

    Everything Is F*cked by Mark Manson is a provocative book that explores the psychology of hope, modern disillusionment, and the emotional struggles of living in an increasingly interconnected world.

    Discussed
    “you write about, you know, how especially in Everything Is [ __ ] a book about hope, um how mental health ailments are somewhat increasing in the world”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
“So, in in in Subtle Art, I talk about I make a distinction between happiness and highs.”
Plugged Everything Is F*cked
“So, so it's the core thesis that we just talked about of everything is comfortable and affluent that like [ __ ] with you.”