Mark Manson
@IAmMarkManson
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3x #1 NYTimes bestselling author. Best known for F-Bombs and uncomfortable truths. Banned by Putin. Censored in China. Giving life advice that doesn't suck.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined October 2011
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Here are some of my most popular tweets from 2022 so far, in one thread…⬇️
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We all avoid the painful moments but it's in the painful moments where our true growth is found.
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Relationships matter. If you’re able to maintain good relationships with family, friends and partners, you’re going to be healthier mentally & emotionally, experience less anxiety & depression and feel more satisfied with your life in general.
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There is a momentum to life—you're either growing or you're dying.
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It's not about adopting the "correct" beliefs, it's about adopting the skill to update our current beliefs when necessary.
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Just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right. Being offended is a choice and should be chosen wisely.
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No one is born hateful. Hate is learned. And it can be unlearned.
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Goals are overrated. You don't know if a goal is achievable. You don't know if a goal is even desirable. The value in having goals is that they trick you into taking action.
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I’ve been working on climate issues for decades, and I have to say that I’m actually more optimistic than ever that we will address it.
Why? A thread…
Technology and markets are pushing ahead on numerous climate solutions — faster than predicted.
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The avoidance of pain causes more pain. The denial of suffering is a form of suffering.
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5 Lies We Often Tell Ourselves:
1. "I know what I'm doing..."
2. "I can make him/her change..."
3. "I'd do it if I had more time..."
4. "Nobody would understand..."
5. "I need this to be happy..."
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How is it that in 2022 video games are still shipped without the option to invert camera controls? Such a simple setting, and by not having it developers immediately make their game unplayable for 5-10% of their customer base. How is this still overlooked in such a big industry?
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Adversity and failure are necessary for developing strong-minded and successful humans.
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Who you are is defined by the values you're willing to struggle for.
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