The 5 Best Traits to Develop for Life
The five best personal traits a person can have.
A reader recently asked me this question; they asked which five personal traits would be ideal to have throughout life. After thinking long and hard about how the list probably doesn’t include a chiseled jawline and washboard abs, I picked from the top and boiled it down to five for this video.
Just to summarize:
Intro: 00:00
1. Self-awareness (timecode 1:32)
2. Risk tolerance (timecode 3:49)
3. Skepticism (timecode 6:01)
4. Compassion (timecode 8:27)
5. Patience (timecode 10:48)
I unpack these ideas in the video but I also mention a link for you to get more on self-awareness, so here it is: markmanson.net/self-awareness
If you think I’ve missed one, I want to hear all about it in the comments… right after you like the video and subscribe to the channel. People who subscribe to my KZread channel are already miles ahead with their personal traits, IMO.
Anyway, enjoy.
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This is best intellectual channel I've come across KZread.
@Lifeonbooks
3 жыл бұрын
That's because you haven't watched mine yet....JK MM is great stuff. He actually knows wtf he's talking about, which is rare on this platform these days.
@spageddie3266
3 жыл бұрын
It definitely gets you on the right path for that.
@spetz911
3 жыл бұрын
Lucky you, if you haven’t seen the books. Because they are great too! I wish I can forget them and read again.
@robertspano4468
3 жыл бұрын
Procrastination is a course of action! Otherwise known as “wait and see” otherwise known as patience.
@Lifeonbooks
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertspano4468 I would have to disagree. Patience does not mean inaction. Patience means not expecting more results than your actions produce.
This dude has become my free therapist since quarantine
@janycebrown4071
3 жыл бұрын
It's smart to be open-minded enough to hear it.👌
@CM-mz3qy
2 жыл бұрын
Me too except the well spent money for his two books
1. Self-awareness (ask others how you come off) 2. Risk-tolerance (big rewards for small risks; tolerance for failure) 3. Scepticism (everything is bullshit until proven truth) (mainstream lies, so does conspiracy theorists) 4. Compassion (everyone is a fuckup) (people are shit, we all are) 5. Patience (attention span, delay gratification, tolerate boredom, wait through the shit-storm, crowd is impulsive LEARN patience).
@MossWaffle
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you saved me 12 minutes! Just kidding - naturally I watched the entire video because OMG that chiseled chin!!
@riceball100
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, I actually preferred his writing over watching another video, somehow I just want the ideas without the bells and whistles sometimes.
@nischaymalhotra6287
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it brother
@spennny1000
3 жыл бұрын
Sweeet
@3DegreesNorth638
3 жыл бұрын
Love you for this... no homo
Nah Mark, you're wrong about one thing. We definitely notice your cheek bones.
Thirst for knowledge, desire to grow constantly, compassion, comfort in your own individuality, emotional intelligence.
@danferraro3598
3 жыл бұрын
those are great, too! That should be for a Part 2 video.
@salimalbitar
3 жыл бұрын
YES! these are awesome too! ❤️
@stenionet
3 жыл бұрын
Up
@MossWaffle
3 жыл бұрын
💯 Thirst for knowledge, or curiosity - All the awesome old people I have known have been curious about the world right up to the end of their lives.
@ecea.7869
3 жыл бұрын
Well said!!
"Tolerance for failure and tolerance for embarresment" You hit the head of the nail with that one.
@Patrick-Messi10
Ай бұрын
Spikes
"The happiest people are the ones that deal best with uncertainty" - Don't know who said that. Just heard it recently
@michaeljoseph6093
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, far too many insist they have the answers .
@nuggblazer
3 жыл бұрын
Learning to live with uncertainty is a core tenet of Buddhism
@lilianaregalado6443
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah
I would add one more with a grain of salt: realistic optimism. In other words, being able to find kernels of gold in mountains of shit. Allowing oneself to feel negative emotions as they arise, express them, and still look forward for another day. Rather than focusing on the chaotic uncontrollable variables focus on controllables.
@swamisukhananda1517
3 жыл бұрын
isn't that part of patience?
@eileenpremo899
3 жыл бұрын
That can also be summed up with gratitude
@fabiosuccess2895
3 жыл бұрын
@@swamisukhananda1517 patience is one thing, how you perceive the world is another.
@DiscoFang
3 жыл бұрын
Isn't that also part of risk?
@Chrisko1492
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I‘m not really on board with Mark‘s „Everyone is shit“-mentality. I mean I get it, it‘s his brand (being „foul-mouthed“, so to speak) so I‘m not faulting him for that. But I‘m not sure your life is getting better by adopting this kind of mindset. Regardless of objective truth (which can‘t be finally determined anyway) I‘d rather assume every person I meet is fundamentally good, unless proven otherwise. NOT being naive, but….. realistic optimism, like you said. It makes life much more pleasant than being a cynic, in my experience.
6. Taking responsibility for everything, in a healthy way, is very empowering - not "mea culpa" but, as sages have said throughout the aeons, "you create your own reality." 7. Sense of humor 8. Curiosity
@RamiroCharriol
2 жыл бұрын
I really like curiosity
@amaanhussain3094
2 жыл бұрын
Those are solid too
@mihirsavla3233
Жыл бұрын
9. Communication
Does anyone else feel that Mark's voice has such a chill vibe that can calm you down?
@-JustinCombs
3 жыл бұрын
@@IAmMarkManson I have my wife double up on birth control whenever I watch your videos as a precation. It doesn't seem to be working however as we just brought another spawn into the world about a month ago, precisely 9 months after finding your channel... coincidence? I think NOT!
@anitasamadian8597
3 жыл бұрын
Yes 💯
@anitasamadian8597
3 жыл бұрын
@@IAmMarkManson 😂
@dragoalcstreet8081
3 жыл бұрын
That's true.😂😂😂
@cassandragorz
3 жыл бұрын
ASMR MARK!
Love this shit
@florianhuck5117
3 жыл бұрын
Fuck year
@kayann3
3 жыл бұрын
I love yours too!!!
@ahmedshabahat8786
3 жыл бұрын
This is fucking dope
@aikid9394
3 жыл бұрын
he doesnt like you :(
@studyathomes
2 жыл бұрын
Hii
"The most important conversations you'll ever have are the ones you'll have with yourself." - David Goggins. Self awareness definitely helps with getting started on all those traits listed!
I have a few more: 1. laugh at things (including yourself) and make others laugh. 2. resilient. 3. learn to listen. 4. be grateful. 5.enjoy the moment. 6.be problem/solved oriented (dont complain) 7. always grow/learn. 8.pick your battles (be ok with disagreements). 9. live in the moment. 10.learn to understand other 'negative' feelings (sad, depress, anger) > back to selfaware
@Bopplise
2 жыл бұрын
„3. learn to listen“ is a big topic. Especially these days, at least in Switzerland I can tell.
I accidentally stumbled upon this channel and now I can’t fucking leave. Damn good content.
My favourite take on skepticism: "challenge people from a place of openness"
It's another feeling to see a writer you admire his books and then seeing them on your favourite platform, couldn't ask for more.
@BasketballMusic13
3 жыл бұрын
Same
trait 6. lives in the present moment 7. plan for the future 8. always improving 9. take responsibility for their own action 10. optimistic
You know. I've never met a Mark I didn't like. Marks really do be saving the world over here.
My best positive trait is liking your videos
Mark singlehandedly keeps the stock image/ stock video industry afloat
He is one of the best things happened to me.
Discipline , resiliance , stoicism , forgiveness , drive Maybe
Gratitude.
Really like the description of patience as "having the longest time horizon." Thanks!
Love the way he puts across his point. Not in a preachy way , but something very practical and something which we can actual relate to in our day to day lives! Good stuff!!
Being skeptical is truly gold
To take the self-awareness point and use it to expand on the patience point, knowing when to quit is also super important. Something might suck, it might not be ideal, it might be uncomfortable in the moment, but it might be worth sticking at if it's tolerable. However, something might suck, it might be seriously damaging your mental health, and it's ok to decide that no amount of reward is worth the long-term damage to your health.
*Patience should definitely be one of them* 🙏❤️
@mollycoelingtherapeuticmas3267
3 жыл бұрын
It’s the last one. I wonder if you got impatient and didn’t watch to the end 🤣
@MindNow
3 жыл бұрын
@@mollycoelingtherapeuticmas3267 haha good point. Truth is that I try to be the first one to comment so that I get more exposure 😊
Man in my opinion this was your best video. The risk tolerance, the harsh truth, and the patience is so gold.
6. Being Grateful 7. genuinely wanting to help others
I love the harsh truth part and how you make it funny and real at the same time
Mark, you are hilarious and highly intellectually stimulating at the same time! Keep on posting these types of videos.
This guy is the funniest self improvement guru 😂
Thank you for guiding my values throughout the years, Mark---without even imposing that your ideas are the best ones! :)
Mr. Manson, you're officially the person with the best mindset which possibly could be (in our uncertain and unstable, ever-changing and sometimes devastating world). And I'm your official fan)
I think that was a pretty solid five things, man. Nailed it again. 👍🏻
Okay mark u know what else is underrated ?? Ur hair !! Ur quarantine hair is just beautiful.
Love this, Mark. You're one of the most real people out there, grateful for you :)
I love the skepticism point. We're constantly bombarded with information and misinformation and while it may seem skeptical to follow opinions that aren't commonly accepted but that itself is an example of not being skeptical. Try and be as rational as possible but also accept the uncertainty in life.
@arshiya4408
3 жыл бұрын
💯💯
Wow - The Risk Tolerance & Living with Uncertainty really hit home for me. Solid gold. I don't think I've seen anything quite like those on any "best traits" list. You nailed it Mark, nailed it hard.
My dad's advise: 'Everyone is an asshole, its just a matter of time before they show you.' Another take on your 'people are shit'. I find it to be a very useful tool when dealing with people as it helps me avoid getting angry about someone being an asshole; since I already knew they were.
These were spot on! Especially self-awareness - that has been a big one for me in the last few years. And also (attempting) to not be attached to outcomes, which goes along with being okay with uncertainty.
Solid list. I like curiosity and resilience too.
@eileenpremo899
3 жыл бұрын
OOH Curiosity ... I REALLY like that one
@SamMartinPeakPerformance
3 жыл бұрын
Resilience for sure!
First video of yours I watched. It's bang on, and I loved it.
I can't stop watching these videos! This is revolutionary.. Thank you Mark!
Hey Mark, thank you sharing these things. Your channel really helps one sort themselves out, I know for sure for me.
This video really distills Mark's wisdom for me. I need to play it again and take notes!
Having a bad day and you made it a hell of a lot better. Thank you
Mark, thanks for being honest in your advices. Realistic approach. Much needed! And reading your book, the subtle art, superb!!!
Thank you Mark, you’ve inspired me to start my own KZread channel!🤗❤️ Your books changed my life.
First, I love this video! Second, have I been the only one, who's noticed a lot of Brazilian sense of humor on Mark's talks? Love that! I've been a huge Brazilian fan of yours, man!! Keep up this one of a kind fucking videos! We need you around so bad!
Mark, thank you for making these videos man.
Congrats Mark! Your channel it’s going to have million viewers and subscribers anytime soon if you keep with this quality content.
The man with knowledge and advice that are practical as fuck and we all can relate too .💯💯💯 And the harsh truth of the day was the BEST part "People are shit " 💯
Indeed my favorite author and vlogger. Love you from Ph, Mark!
Love it... I have one to add. Resilience. Being able to roll with the punches
Love to see your videos man . Keep going !
I enjoy your videos tremendously. Thank you for taking the time to do them.
I thought for days of what else could be a trait... But everything came down to what 5 you said!!!!
Great video, Mark! I fully agree with your points.
i was struggling with constant anxiety and nostilgia thank you sir you made my day because of 1 person i losted my whole personality in previous 5 years but when i tried to understand it to deep i m feeling too comfortable and getting my old vibes back literally i searched about it everywhere i watched all videos but it didnt worked i have no words to thank you
Just brilliant! Mark, you rock!
Love that Goggins dr0p... Thanks
Your book changed my perspective in life thank you mark
Honestly I think you hacked my brain. Everything you tell me hits me so deeply. Like I read your book and I became aware of so many things I didn't realise before. Thanks. Also your chin looks pretty good
Your book taught me so much, excited to read the subtle art and getting more out of your talks! Thanks for your lack of PC-ness. Its so refreshing =)
Ya man. Mark Manson is awesome. I turn back to him because I feel he is very knowledgable about the topics that he casts and that he reads a plethora of life topics to share it with us in his own way.
Oo I would also add curiosity / open mindedness to that list. Although might tie in with "being comfortable with uncertainty"?
This.is.the.best. video. I’ve ever watched. THIS VIDEO NEED MORE ATTENTIONS
this is one of the best videos i've ever seen
Mark has made my day, he is right (mostly), thank you very much for this video.
I think you are spot on. I had a week where my boss said I was shit, I had no patience for this, then developed some self awareness which resulted in compassion for the boss....all in a week. I am still skeptical about my job. Good work Mark.
Love this guy, funny and educational at the same time 👌
Thank you. Just the other day I was trying to figure out what I needed to start doing more and self awareness was one of the things that popped up. By the way,nice guitar.
Mark Manson for the win!!!! Love that you're doing videos - definitely different than writing, but the production process has to be fun, right?
Great video mark! we're all in this together man love your sense of humor :)))
Mark, another realistic to-have list and as always, I remind myself to take your opinions with a grain of salt.
Love your ovation in the background there, Mark
This is actually the first time I've seen you and you look completely different from what I imagined all these years. That's one hell of a skull you've got. I don't think there's any point summarising important traits except to get the gist of making our way through the world in the best/least awful way so I have nothing to add, but I'd like to support your video by leaving a comment for the KZread algorithm anyway. Kudos!
Thank you Mark, very cool!
MANSON'S GUITAR 🎸 IS ROCKIN THE BG!!!!!
Hanlon's Razor is the best advice I have ever heard
We love you Mark!
Add a very important 6th trait that i consider underrated, HUMOR, it´s such an important aspect of being human, closely related to Self awareness and compassion
I find your videos hilarious. You could be a damn gud stand-up comedian. I just love the way you deliver that's all.😂😂 Grt Job!
Thanks so much Mark!
This is my favorite channel to watch in the morning😂
Your videos are both entertaining and educational. The best kind really
I love when you said Compassion ❤️
The subtle art of not giving a fu*k !! This bok is amazing ... Thanks mark for this wonderful book that teach us many lessons ...
Hello and thank you. I agree with you. There is one issue that I would like to address. There is an enormous emphasis on having a positive attitude, being, kind and compassionate and being charitable in any way possible. The thing is, we are not always upbeat and positive. It doesn’t mean we wish harm to others, but at times we all have difficulties of one kind or another. While I agree we can focus on the positives in ourselves and others, I think we need to acknowledge that it isn’t always possible. The problem is that sometimes we are a mess. It’s just we aren’t supposed to admit it. Patience is really important. Without it, life will break you. Anyway, I really enjoy your videos and articles.
Mark your video edits are getting funnier and cooler day by day Fking hilarious 😂
I really like what you’re doing and I loved your book😁 I think curiosity is an important trait.
Thank you for all these videos. They’re helpful.
Thank you Mark!!
Thank you Mark Manson 🙏
Not just awareness of yourself, but also being able to become aware of perspective. We all possess our own thought and feelings, and there's always going to be stories we tell ourselves about others and others tell themselves about us... and we need to in turn, become aware of this so we can become more civil and respectful towards each other.
Your youtube videos brings back common sense to my brain fr
I never comment on anything, but feel compelled to state: There's no bullshit in what you share, Bro. Your videos can be like splashing cold on your face; uncomfortable but necessary. Your books and videos have helped me a lot over the years.
Thank you Mark!