I’m always interested in the take, “Anybody can do this” coming from people who have made it. The big point they always make but breeze over is, “money and fame did not bring me happiness, it actually was one of the darkest parts of my life”. Yet many times, those same people will talk about figures like the Buddha, who went from being a prince to discovering enlightenment when having it all didn’t bring him the peace and happiness desired. Having it all was a prerequisite, and something that it seems many people forget or lose sight of when teaching their points of view. I think that making it to the top is often required and needs to be experienced in order to discover this bliss; that it cannot simply be taught by those who have already trod the path. Hearing these things and trying to take action from down below for years never fills that “but what if I had ____” gap. You need to have had the thing and learned that it didn’t matter. Or perhaps I am the fool who cannot learn from the wise. I don’t know.

@JaysonT1

2 ай бұрын

Riiiiight. Because NOBODY who wasn't rich first ever found that money doesn't contribute to contentment.... Your veiw is way skewed! You need to do some major work

@sp123

2 ай бұрын

Like Nassem Taleb says, "to be a philosopher king, be a king first, then a philosopher. " It's easy to say something doesn't matter once it's already been achieved. The people who don't achieve it take that failure with them the rest of their lives

@frm2679

2 ай бұрын

I think it makes better sense to ask yourself "how much is enough to make the basic financial worries go away? I'm thinking about housing costs, food, clothing, hobbies and entertainments. Maybe a car, if it's paid for in cash. If you can kill your debt, you might find that succes is closer than you think. The fact that someone else is making more money than you, does not reflect badly on you. It's a data point, nothing more. Get a handle on the basic stuff, and you will be doing way better than just getting by. You will find contentment

@alenaadamkova7617

Ай бұрын

Well its like you buy equipment for your business, thinking " I will never have to work manually or something"..... people rush too much, too fast.... because fast food industry taught people to have instant food instantly, clicking a button, to have everything instantly.... but relationships don´t work that way, everything goes slow, to teach you to "ENJOY" life and to "ENJOY" a present moment...... As Deepak Chopra said its wrong to live in past or in future.... The ones who live in future and constantly think about future, can never live in present moment....and they feel not satisfied, because when the future event finally happens, they are no there, living in present moment, be connected with the present self... .....their mind is again in the future, What he means is this....... He thinks: When? When? , today?....yes yes yes, it happens today.... I am happy...... wait a minute...I can not be happy today, at this moment... my subconscious mind learned to be constantly in future, every minute of my life..... because I taught my subconscious mind living in future.... so I am not here, I am actually there in future.... I can not be connected today to my true self to my current feelings....... I can not be happy now and enjoy my house and car and my current wife....that I was trying to attract for 5 months, with so much effort, I tried to attract her, and didn´t feel comfortable at the moment and not enjoying present moment...but it dost matter, i would rather sacrifice my current happiness for the future that I dont have time to enjoy.... my mind is constantly planning the future. Wife: Where are you darling? I made a lunch. I hope you will enjoy it. Husband: I am in the future planning our future. Wife: Can you come back for 15 minutes and enjoy a moment with me? Husband: No I have an important work, I have to work for my future that I don´t have time to enjoy actually, but I will come back for one minute maybe if my boss allows.😄 I heard on social media that if a man is connected to his feelings, he is not masculine enough....because he can not focus if he decides to feel some emotion.... Wife: But do you want to enjoy your life right? so you need to feel some feelings and emotions at least. Husband: Well you are right,....Now I see they were lying about masculinity, I don´t need so much emotions I just need a stoic way of thinking....But the stoic way of thinking will not happen if I am affraid of emotions. Do you know what? I decide to feel emotions, ....so I can finally pass them and not suppress them inside.... and as I pass the "toxic" and unwanted and non-productive type of emotions I may finally leave them in the past, because they don´ work for me and my productivity.... ...so now I may enjoy only the good emotions and happy emotions with you, because the unwanted emotions are left in past I feel free to pick the feelings and emotions that suit my true personality, because I may learn to connect with my true self and true self feelings....(not the feelings of my toxic neighbor, his opinions are his, its his journey that he wants to try that he has a 100 percent right to do, he will learn his lessons that have nothing to do with me) and in my future I want to nurture the good emotions, some call them "elevated emotions" like love empathy and joy and gratitude....and i will nurture them with you because you as my loving wife , you are inspiring me... you are polite and kind and understanding.... .... because you are my wife that cares about my wellbeing and my happiness because I realised that my happiness affects your happiness. We may create a happy family together.

I was wondering why all the damn kids have been asking me for a discount

@HEATHENS5074

Ай бұрын

Lmaao 😂

After reading every books of yours, i have to say that you're one of the most important KZread content creators for me right now. Everything that you put out is really good, diversified, original... and at a really good pace. Congrats !

By the comments in on Mark's videos, i have to believe that 90% of the message Mark conveys is completely missed by his audience/ readers.

A question for any Americans reading this 🙋‍♂️ Is it common in the US for people to brag about things like achievements, success, money, etc.? Lately I've noticed that in quite a few of the podcasts I listen to there's a lot of bragging being done. It could simply be due to the kind of podcasts I listen to (self-development) but it occurred to me that maybe it's common for folks to brag in the US

@Merle1987

2 ай бұрын

All Americans do is talk about money, either bragging about how poor they are, or how rich they are.

@jeffreycrowe6669

2 ай бұрын

Americans do brag more than Europeans, but it’s even more extreme with podcasters.

@skate4life2001

2 ай бұрын

Yes! But this has become an extreme. I personally think Mark used to talk about relatable things. But not anymore. It makes me sad, because his earlier stuff was extremely useful!! I do still appreciate his one on one with Drew, but not stuff like this.

@AndreBird

2 ай бұрын

You only pay attention to, or take advice, from someone who knows what they're doing and has walk the walk. So at least in this case, it's a way of stating they're worth your time. Imagine watching a 'how to riches' video by a guy you have no idea is broke or not.

@davidjamison6509

2 ай бұрын

Yes, we are arrogant, materialistic sumbitches. The stereotypes about us exist for a reason.

This podcast was exactly what I needed on the exact day I needed it. Thanks Noah & Mark - can't wait to tell you the story one day.

The dynamic and style of this discussion was really great. The lines were blurred between guest and host and it was really fun to listen to.

SO GLAD THAT I'M ONE OF MARK FANS , THIS SHOWS HOW MATURE WE ARE , I HOPE U WILL DO LIKE A ZOOM CALLS WITH YOUR FANS . SO MUCH LOVE FROM ME ,

Enjoyable listening to the two of them talk. I feel like I'm on another planet; I have a long long long path ahead.

I think if you're single, not married, with no kids. Sure take your time and become as successful in making much money as possible. But I would like to see more messages of "if you live an "ordinary" life, happy with your job, finding balance between work and family, how to achieve happiness and find beauty in ordinary moments". For more than 50% of the population, by sheer statistics, we're not going to be an entrepreneur millionaire who can afford to take massive risks as we have others to care for. It's getting harder and harder to find KZread channels I can relate with nowadays.

@sp123

2 ай бұрын

Most of the internet is entertainment and people aren't entertained by relatableness

@konsolennerd

2 ай бұрын

And those 50% aren’t ever going to be more than that, and that’s ok. But like the other commenter said, no glory in mediocrity.

@sirfer6969

2 ай бұрын

"by sheer statistics, we're not going to be an entrepreneur millionaire", that's an odd attitude, as I thought these two made it pretty clear that wealth isn't the answer. Also if you go to the gym, statistically speaking, you're never be Mr Olympia, but you'll still be better off.

@healthcareninja

2 ай бұрын

@@sirfer6969 I agree with you. But the Noah Kagan is well off, and for him to say money isn't the answer is like telling someone dehydrated "hey having a lot of water isn't the answer" if you have a lot of it. I'm not saying people should strive to be there best, but if their best is the ordinary 9-5, provide for kids, and retire later on, I think that also should be celebrated and happiness can come from that.

@healthcareninja

2 ай бұрын

@@konsolennerd True, no glory in mediocrity, people should strive to be their best. But that doesn't mean that best has to be become wealthy enough to say money isn't the answer. I think that if we practice seeing the beauty in our everyday lives, we wouldn't feel like there is always something missing you know?

Do y'all find that being ignored is way tougher to deal with than actual rejection? The trying/asking/rejection thing isn't a major issue for me. Getting constantly ghosted or ignored is a major bummer. And not in an emotional or ego way. Whether its putting out a new project, dating/romance, and even self-improvement, lack of feedback due to non-response leaves me in place more confused and directionless. Like how the fuck am I supposed to course-correct if I don't know what I'm doing is right or wrong?!?

@turtlec7140

Ай бұрын

ooh me too! Because if I'm ignored then I'm in the "I don't know" zone I'm stuck waiting for an answer rather than moving on with what I really want/need to do.

@Akito0110

9 күн бұрын

As a person who has been blatantly ignored, I learned to focus on those who DON'T ignore me when I approach. It's hurtful, but if someone chooses to ignore me, I feel as though I am dodging a bullet; I do not want 'those' kinds of people in my life anyway. It's important to feel seen and it hurts, but I don't let it get me down because there will always be someone else who will REALLY see me. Don't give up! Just be friendly and try to be a good listener; I find that if you ask someone questions RATHER than talk about themselves, THEY feel seen/heard and will be more likely to reciprocate. You can do it! Just ask questions that make them express themselves and beliefs; trust me, a good listener is rare, so asking questions is a great way to have people feel drawn to you because you're showing interest in them. (Sometimes you can get a narcassistic blackhole who only talks about themselves, you have to sort those people out lol easy way is if they ONLY talk about themselves and hi-jack convos - keep an eye out). Hope this helps

Two of the GOATs together; at last.

Mark manson and noah! Both of you are my fav content creators!!! I am so thankful of this video!

I think I needed to hear about Noah and Will loving attention. Humility was so ingrained in me that I have felt shame for wanting to be a public person, so I haven't sought it out. I'd love it. I know I would. And I would try and make every encounter special for anyone who recognizes me because I'd be so grateful for the interaction.

Watched until the very last second Very happily Thank you Amazing podcast I Learnt a lot

Such a beautiful soul sharing a much needed message. Thank you for your positive and inspiring and work, Lewis. The world needs more understanding and love. ❤

Your low-f@ck resonance always puts a smile on my face. Also, thanks for addressing rejection. This is a subject I'm learning more about toward developing a workshop and possibly a book. I appreciate your perspectives on this. 🙏🤟😊

Love you Mark and your videos

Loved this…thanks for the inspiration!

Thank you so much mark ❣️

Really needed to hear this today. Thank you gentlemen 👊🏽

Thanks for sharing this conversation and perspectives. I like this episode, it sounds like two friends having deep conversations, equally reciprocated, exchanging thoughts in life

It's so refreshing to hear your guys's stories and insights 🙏❤️

“I have to think more about my fuckery” was hilarious!

I appreciate the content and your sharing, Noah. And in my perspective, entrepreneurship is very challenging almost in every single case. Personally, I've never seen someone 'who's done it' talk about entrepreneurship being something that comes easy.

I'm 42 with earrings driving a Miata here. This guy is my spirit animal.

@jeremy_carver

2 ай бұрын

Miata is the answer.

We all know people like Noah, people who would be successful at whatever they do. Been following his videos for years, probably the only one with videos (some) that I've gone back and watched multiple times. Really like his "Enough" philosophy. And this interview was interesting in that you're both great at it, evidenced by the fact that it was easy to forget who was interviewing who. Relatively new to your channel Mark, great content.

I thank past me all the time! And I do stuff for future me too, lol. It's really helped me be a better, more responsible person.

Great chat.

Fascinating interview.

Great insight! Can you do an episode on getting clarity on what people really want?

- no serious, dont care about anything - what matters

This podcast is sooo good, underrated fr

7:13 As a former Greenpeace canvasser in Seattle, I laughed *so hard* because I was that weirdo walking alongside people to keep pace with them while talking about forest destruction. I just didn't follow their scripts and ask for the card right away. I focused on the stories and used the pictures they gave us to get people emotionally invested first -- then I'd ask for the monthly donation. It taught me a LOT about rejection, storytelling, sales, and audacity, though!

Hey Noah just thought I'd let you know I really enjoyed Stick Season but ur song with Sammy Fender might be even better

Mark..you are my best.

10:46 “I used to think that people who listen to me are really stupid” Lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

1:06:30 Thanks for visiting Korea Mark!!!

Jamie Smart taught me every one of those 'rejection' tricks about 20 years ago. I wonder what Jamie is teaching today. It must be amazing!

"Happy now and grow with that." Thank you.

Thanks for sharing. Interesting conversation

How Noah deluded himself into thinking he just didnt trend jack the "HeY WhAt dO U Do 4 a LiVinG?" is beyond me

@debraburke3018

Ай бұрын

Huh? Love Noah and am a big follower of his. What are you talking about?

Cool conversation!

Great podcast, loved it. Didn't catch the name of the website connected to creating 100 pieces of content though. Does anyone else have it? Would like to check it out!

... I don't know why, it doesn't even matter how hard you try. Keep that in mind, I designed this rhyme to explain in due time. All I know, time is a valuable thing. Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings, watch it count down to the end of the day, the clock ticks life away

Great content, inspiring and fun to listen :)

Noah brought me here! super cool interview!

@user-ou8pe9it8j

23 күн бұрын

Noah Did Not bring me here.

Moment of silence for those who only listen and missed the clip at 2:22 lmao

"Maine Action" is crazy lol

Wow....my life changed a lot after I started watching his content. I made almost $1M😊

I'm a long time fan and I think I've watched all of Mark's recent videos and this is the first one that really fell flat for me. I guess there is nothing super wrong with the video or Noah, but it felt like generic optimism from an eccentric tech bro. I'm happy that he's enjoying his life and I wish him all the best, but there does seem to be an underlying "just be like me" feeling to the whole thing. The conversation doesn't seem like it really gets super deep because I don't think there is an authentic connection. I think Mark's just getting through the interview the same way a late night talk show host would... trying not to be a good human and being respectful even if he doesn't necessarily see the world through this lens. This is admirable, but it doesn't make for a great listen.

I didnt know you had a podcast. Until now.

One of the greatest podcast episodes I've ever listened to 😭😭. Thank you so much for this, Noah and Mark 😭.

Mark, I think that you may be 7+ - 0 with your book recommendations. Thank you!

Noah, I was wondering if you feel like your child, wife, relationships, etc. are more important to you now than external success because you've already achieved "success"? If you'd had the personal growth you've recently experienced but not had what you consider success, what would the difference be?

all i want is good health, mental and physical, and to not hate my job, but make enough money to not struggle to be middle class. Any tips? Because I'm about to flip out.

What’s that ending tune? That shit is catchy.

Good podcast

I drive a Miata too (technically it's a roadstar).

Oh man, I remember reading and enjoying The Subtle Art like an ultimate anti-self-improvement book and enjoying the message. The youtube channel is nothing like it.

It's very much worth pointing out though that when he says "build", I'm pretty sure he is hiring someone to build it. I know a bazillion people like that, 99.99% of them never accomplish anything, and when they do they get the credit for something they haven't built. I think it's all ok, but I think they should specify that they helped build it or maybe marketed the thing, it's very misleading to say he built it.

wait, what? does Mark come to ATX to record these? I thought he was in LA? I'd love to run into him somehow, but what are the chances?😅 keep up the excellent work y'all!

Great 👍

Just be super aggressive and take massive action and you will figureout and learn on the path accept that you will be shitty and not good. when you look at people like your favorite scammer online, not afraid to do the worst like forever . I think we all have a long way before being the worst. "if I get rejected , I can say to myself , at least I am not scamming people or I am not like that terrible guy" I like what Noah said about optimism. Just choose to be optimist. And that's it. Everything that do not create energy for action remove it.

Working on just doing the fucking thing as we speak! Maybe one day I’ll make it onto your show!

My twelve year old got a discounted frappachino and a free slice of cheesecake today. How to use this power for good and not diabetes? 🤨😂

I don't know why, It doesn't even matter how hard you try...

Do reiterate what these companies are all about. Despite being successes, he founded dozens of companies but most people don't know any of them.

@jdssurf

Ай бұрын

explain

I think the tension I have with this kind of thing is that there is such great advice from these type of people who say things like, "if I can do it, so can you - all you need to do it x, y, z to be successful" while at the same time we don't hear from the millions more who did the same thing and didn't achieve success. It's a strange confirmation bias at play. I do think we as a people need to be able to be more risk literate, though

YES!!!!! The poo pillow is BACK!!!

2 sponsors in one video. i think you really dgaf about brands. loved your video

To become a millionaire just become a millionaire!

The 10% off coffee was a thing from Tim Ferriss....but he prob borrowed it from elsewhere

@koonskoonskoons

2 ай бұрын

tim borrowed it from noah. they are friends from a while back, tim invited noah a long time ago on his tv show (before podcast) and talked about the concept

@debraburke3018

Ай бұрын

Tim got that from Noah. Give Noah the credit he deserves. He is honestly the smartest entrepreneur/business minded person I know. I loved his book, "Million Dollar Weekend" for step by step actionable tasks in every chapter, fill in the blanks with questions about how well you know yourself and interesting stories about his youth. Great book for anyone wanting a job hustle or financial growth.

I think mark Manson is getting us quality content which would be very useful to us

I've seen this studio before... modern wisdom?

boah, bitte macht doch keinen unskippable Trailer von einem Horrorfilm an den Anfang

Every youtube chanel need one of this ... first😊

I love your podcast and this conversation with Noah Kagan was entertaining, fun, and better than anything on tv. However, I see a lot of “how to become a millionaire” lately on you tube, and how much money people make, etc. It is very inspiring to know how normal people have achieved this status, that takes time, failures, get advice from their experience, etc. However, is this content putting the bar too high for people, making them feeling losers if they do not achieve the millionaire status? And how people that do no so well-paid jobs should feel about this? I work in cancer research, I love what I do, and I am good at it, making discoveries that impact people’s health, I trained hard with a PhD, but yes, I have a shit salary and this bothers me, should I just quit and become a you tuber?

Occasionally give those random people attention lol.

Zero fucks about fucks. You’ll always be, “guy that wrote Models” 😂

Mark, with all the money, luxury & powerful connections you have, why do you look so run down by life?

@user-ou8pe9it8j

24 күн бұрын

He Is NOT.

I’m seeing Noah all over youtube today, the algo gods are shining down on him🫡

@ChrisAK360

2 ай бұрын

He’s on a promo run that’s why

Bad podcast 😢 alot of me me me. I love you show but this one was bad😭

@pjjackson7358

2 ай бұрын

This show was Maybe written by chatgbt😮

@debraburke3018

Ай бұрын

I didn't find bragging. I found years of insecurity that was hard to overcome and how a person becomes successful. Here Noah is talking about his failures in a transparent and open conversation. How is that bragging?

The usual platitudes and cliché of every rich tech bro that made it "on their own" by just being quirky and asking. Bull shit lmao

Didnt like this. More like bragging for an hour.

@debraburke3018

Ай бұрын

Disagree wholeheartedly. This is not bragging but being proud of how hard you worked to overcome adversity and build up a successful business. Would you rather hear someone talk about how they lack ambition, how they barely make a living, don't take advantage of all that the universe has to offer, cry and complain about how unfair life is? I don't want to hear that. It makes me happy for anyone who can achieve success like Noah. I am motivated to hear his stories.

@debraburke3018

Ай бұрын

I love Noah's comment, it is not bragging but being proud of yourself."

One of the very Best podcasts out there. However, your dating advice toward the end is actually not going to work. Other dating coaches in the past have tried that technique to make people do crazy stuff in order to help them overcome their social anxiety. It is true that social anxiety is a big component in dating failure. However, it is not the main component of failure in your sex/dating life. Life. The main component of failure in your dating/ sex life uses a different brain pathway than that of social anxiety. The main component of dating/sex failure has to do with the very real feeling of sexual unworthiness that men carry inside them to different degree. You can cure the social anxiety and have them be charismatic to the point that they convince random stranger to good skydiving with them in a chicken suit, I guarantee you 100% when it comes time to ask that 10 out for date they will crash and burn again. This is because social anxiety and sexual unworthiness of two different cognitive pathways

Mark you are too old to act like Tai Lopez

@ritaodoh9355

Ай бұрын

Get your own KZread channel and stop stocking someone else's 😅

What is the one thing he is talking about? I have no time for a 80 minute video

@huntervaught4737

2 ай бұрын

They just yapped and dropped subtle flexes the whole time, only good advice I got out of this was in sales, think about how you can make it a no-brainer for your customer, example was when he was applying for a head of marketing position, he spent 70 hours devising a strategy and said, if you like what I show you, you can pay me for it, if not, no problem

@JensN113

2 ай бұрын

@@huntervaught4737 Thanks

@guywhoknowsaguy

Ай бұрын

This may not be the video for you. I'd suggest one of his shorter ones

Hey Mark and Noah! Can I get $2k to start a golf KZread channel?

Can the telegram guy top up my bank account

Always funny coming from people who already made it, still complaining lol.

28:11 very white of you to say

#6 comment. IDGAF