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SOLVED with Mark Manson

SOLVED with Mark Manson

By: Mark Manson
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 Welcome to SOLVED, the podcast where life’s hardest questions get the full treatment. No fluff, no filler—just brutal honesty and evidence-based insight. Hosted by Mark Manson, three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, each episode is obsessively researched, thoughtfully delivered, and designed to be the last podcast you’ll ever need on the topic. From values to procrastination to confidence, we cut deep. New episodes drop on the 1st of every month.Mark Manson Personal Development Personal Success
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  • How to Stop Procrastinating

    How to Stop Procrastinating
    Jun 1 2025
    In this second episode of Solved, Drew and I go deep into the psychology, history, and science of procrastination. From Plato and Aristotle to Freud and modern research, we break down why we delay the things that matter most—and how to actually stop.This isn't a “just set a timer” productivity talk. We’re diving deep into shame, identity, perfectionism, culture, and why procrastination is ultimately a *skill issue*, not a moral failure. We cover things like:- How humans have thought about putting things off for over 2000 years- The real reason you avoid the most important tasks in your life- Why “I work better under pressure” is (usually) BS- Why self-compassion is actually more motivating than guilt- Tons of practical, research-backed strategies you can start using todayAnd much, much, much more.We also put together a free companion guide with all the takeaways, references, and tools to help you get your sh*t together once and for all. Download it here : https://solvedpodcast.com/procrastinationReady to stop listening to podcasts and actually start taking action? Join Momentum, a community of like-minded people who are taking small steps every day to make big changes in their lives: https://findmomentum.com/procrastinationSign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: https://markmanson.net/breakthroughFollow me:https://instagram.com/markmanson/https://twitter.com/IAmMarkMansonhttps://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/https://www.tiktok.com/@iammarkmansonChapters00:00 Introduction01:05 Episode Roadmap08:20 What exactly is procrastination?15:50 Plato's Thoughts on Procrastination24:07 The Buddhist & Confucian Views on Procrastination26:19 Aristotle's Take on Procrastination33:50 Christianity and Procrastination46:53 Self-Compassion and Procrastination58:45 The Reformation and Procrastination1:04:25 Freud's Influence on Psychology1:06:40 Pleasure Principle and Reality Principle1:08:13 Id, Ego, and Superego1:10:26 Defense Mechanisms1:17:20 Adopting Habits as Identity1:23:05 The Influence of Childhood and Parenting on Procrastination1:33:42 Behaviorism1:41:21 Environmental Design1:46:10 Thriving Under Pressure: A Critique1:52:10 Expectation, Pressure, and Procrastination1:54:06 Critique of Behaviorism1:59:20 Time Management2:07:33 Knowledge vs Emotion in Procrastination2:16:43 Mark and Drew's Personal Productivity Systems2:20:37 Deep Work and Task Management2:23:12 Productivity System for ADHD2:29:26 Productive Procrastination2:34:22 Importance of Task Completion2:36:51 Existentialism and Purpose2:44:21 Purpose and Motivation2:53:40 Temporal Motivation Theory2:57:39 Limitations of Temporal Motivation Theory2:59:22 The Role of Technology in Procrastination3:07:10 The Dynamic Nature of Temporal Motivation Theory3:10:59 Critique of Temporal Motivation Theory3:16:41 Emotional Regulation Theory of Procrastination3:20:27 Understanding Emotional Regulation3:23:04 Managing Emotions and Environment3:28:09 Introduction to the RAIN Method3:31:07 The Six Types of Procrastinators3:40:21 The 80-20 of Procrastination3:46:21 Strategic Use of Friction3:56:11 Gamifying Tasks to Make Them More Interesting3:58:49 The Impact of Environment on Productivity4:01:07 The Role of Purpose in Overcoming Procrastination4:06:06 The Concept of "Minimum Viable Action"4:11:26 Addressing Underlying Emotions to Overcome Procrastination4:16:06 Leveraging Human Nature and Rewards4:20:06 The Social Aspect of Overcoming Procrastination4:21:19 Productive Procrastination: A Double-Edged Sword4:22:32 The Hidden Costs of Overcoming Procrastination4:39:12 Conclusion
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    4 hrs and 41 mins
  • How to Find and Live by Your Values

    How to Find and Live by Your Values
    May 1 2025

    Welcome to the first episode of the Solved Podcast. Today, we are solving your values.


    Over eight years ago, I wrote The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck—a book that, underneath all the swearing and irreverence, was really about one thing: values. What do you care about? What’s actually worth your time, your energy, your life?


    So in this kickoff episode of SOLVED, Drew and I are going deep into why your values are the foundation of everything—your happiness, your mental health, your relationships, your sense of meaning—and why so many of us today feel so lost.


    We break down the difference between chasing cheap dopamine hits and building real fulfillment, why not all values are created equal, how to figure out what your true values are, how to change your values, how to start living out your values more fully, and how values silently shape your decisions and relationships every day. If you’ve ever felt stuck, directionless, or like you’re living someone else’s life, this episode is the wake-up call you need. It’s time to stop drifting through life and start giving a fck about the right things. Forget the rest.


    Welcome to SOLVED.


    Get the Values companion guide for this episode: https://solvedpodcast.com/values


    Ready to stop listening to podcasts and actually start taking action? Join the Momentum, a community of like-minded people who are taking small steps every day to make big changes in their lives: https://findmomentum.com


    Follow me:

    https://instagram.com/markmanson/

    https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson

    https://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/

    https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@iammarkmanson


    Chapters

    00:00 Welcome to SOLVED

    07:47 Episode Roadmap

    09:31 CHAPTER 1: What are Values?

    10:26 Characteristics of Values

    14:23 Values vs. Psychological Needs vs. Preferences

    23:06 Schwartz's Values Wheel

    30:36 Instrumental and Terminal Values

    32:15 Hierarchy of Values

    38:35 Values Conflict

    42:35 Carol Ryff's Six Dimensions of Psychological Well-being

    57:01 Aristotle's Golden Mean as Virtue

    1:05:01 CHAPTER 2: Values and Your Relationships

    1:22:56 The Clash of Values in Relationships

    1:30:29 Identifying and Navigating Values in Relationships

    1:34:40 Understanding Compatibility Through Values

    1:37:25 CHAPTER 3: Where Do Values Come From?

    1:38:20 Margaret Mead's Cultural Relativism

    1:47:55 Mary Douglas's and the Grid-Group Framework

    1:56:20 Jonathan Haidt's Moral Foundations Theory

    2:09:26 The Allegory of the Taco Truck

    2:14:34 CHAPTER 4: Identifying Your Core Values

    2:16:58 Thought Experiments to Find Your Values

    2:32:16 The Instrumental Value of Golf

    2:41:45 The Role of Trauma in Value Change

    2:48:53 CHAPTER 5: How to Change Your Values

    2:50:44 Kazimierz Dabrowski and Positive Disintegration

    3:03:22 On Cults and Cognitive Dissonance

    3:16:26 Self-Confrontation and Value Change

    3:18:34 Charlie Munger's Maxim: Incentives and Behavior

    3:21:56 CHAPTER 6: Lessons and Takeaways

    3:36:30 The 80/20 of Values

    3:55:57 Reflecting on the Episode
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    4 hrs and 7 mins
  • The Last Podcast

    The Last Podcast
    Apr 9 2025

    New podcast launches May 1st! We'll be releasing on this same feed, so all you have to do is stay subscribed to this channel and you'll get all the new episodes as they come out.

    ***

    After more than 70 episodes and 30 million downloads, I’ve decided to shut down The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast. Yeah, I know—sounds a little crazy. But the truth is, I wasn’t having fun anymore. The guest treadmill, the pressure to play nice, the temptation to chase clicks instead of meaning—it all started to feel fake. So, I’m pulling the plug.


    BUT—I’m not going away. I’m launching something new. It’s called Solved—a no-ads, no-guests, deep-dive podcast where each episode tackles one major life topic and breaks it down thoroughly. Think: values, emotions, procrastination—done right, from every angle, with real research and clear implementation. It’s the podcast I wish already existed. So I’m making it. First episode drops May 1 st!


    Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: https://markmanson.net/breakthrough


    Follow me:

    https://instagram.com/markmanson/

    https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson

    https://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/

    https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@iammarkmanson
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    23 mins
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So glad that this guy finally has a podcast! It's just as good as I hoped, nice to have more from this author!

Finally!

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They cut through the unhelpful self-help bs, and challenge you with harsh truths that everyone needs to hear to ACTUALLY make a positive change in your life and move the needle.

Finally something actually helpful and not just self-help fluff.

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take some time out of your day, while driving or whatnot, and listen to this podcast. i feel that you will benefit as much as I benefited.

worth your time

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Mark is great at simple answers to life’s issues. He often reminds me to not over think stuff.

No nonsense wisdom

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It's like getting advice from that old drunk guy that never leaves the bar but somehow knows absolutely everything about everything! And, still calls ya a cocksuc!er every once in a while. Great stuff!

Richest Man in the Trailer Park!

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