<p>Today, we’re diving deep into the subtle difference between a healthy routine and a rut. How can you tell if your daily grind is keeping you grounded… or just grinding you down?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Next, we tackle the question of boredom: Why does it feel so unbearable, and could we actually be missing out on its hidden perks? Spoiler alert—boredom might just be the key to unlocking your most creative, inspired self.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Finally, we confront one of life’s biggest dilemmas: When is it time to walk away, and when should you double down? Whether it’s a project that’s going nowhere or a relationship that feels like it’s on life support, we’ll give you insights on knowing when to quit and when to stick it out.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Enjoy.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Brilliant or Bullshit Paper: Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4330241/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4330241/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Use code IDGAF for 15% off your order at <a href="https://huel.com/idgaf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://huel.com/idgaf</a></p> <p>Get 10% off Marek Health services at <a href="https://marekhealth.com/idgaf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://marekhealth.com/idgaf</a></p> <p>Get 10% your first month of therapy at <a href="https://BetterHelp.com/idgaf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://BetterHelp.com/idgaf</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: <a href="https://markmanson.net/breakthrough" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://markmanson.net/breakthrough</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>01:19 F*ck of the Week: Routines vs ruts</p> <p> 17:50 Brilliant or Bullsht: How painful is boredom?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>31:06 Q&amp;A: When to quit vs when to grit?</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://instagram.com/markmanson/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://instagram.com/markmanson/</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson</a></p> <p><a href="https://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/</a></p> <p><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@iammarkmanson" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@iammarkmanson</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Theme music: “Icarus Lives” by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6d24kC5fxHFOSEAmjQPPhc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Periphery</a> used with permission from Periphery.</p>

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast

Mark Manson

How to Get Out of a Rut, Pain and Boredom, and Knowing When to Quit

OCT 30, 202447 MIN
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast

How to Get Out of a Rut, Pain and Boredom, and Knowing When to Quit

OCT 30, 202447 MIN

Description

<p>Today, we’re diving deep into the subtle difference between a healthy routine and a rut. How can you tell if your daily grind is keeping you grounded… or just grinding you down?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Next, we tackle the question of boredom: Why does it feel so unbearable, and could we actually be missing out on its hidden perks? Spoiler alert—boredom might just be the key to unlocking your most creative, inspired self.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Finally, we confront one of life’s biggest dilemmas: When is it time to walk away, and when should you double down? Whether it’s a project that’s going nowhere or a relationship that feels like it’s on life support, we’ll give you insights on knowing when to quit and when to stick it out.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Enjoy.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Brilliant or Bullshit Paper: Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4330241/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4330241/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Use code IDGAF for 15% off your order at <a href="https://huel.com/idgaf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://huel.com/idgaf</a></p> <p>Get 10% off Marek Health services at <a href="https://marekhealth.com/idgaf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://marekhealth.com/idgaf</a></p> <p>Get 10% your first month of therapy at <a href="https://BetterHelp.com/idgaf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://BetterHelp.com/idgaf</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: <a href="https://markmanson.net/breakthrough" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://markmanson.net/breakthrough</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>01:19 F*ck of the Week: Routines vs ruts</p> <p> 17:50 Brilliant or Bullsht: How painful is boredom?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>31:06 Q&amp;A: When to quit vs when to grit?</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://instagram.com/markmanson/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://instagram.com/markmanson/</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson</a></p> <p><a href="https://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/</a></p> <p><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@iammarkmanson" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@iammarkmanson</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Theme music: “Icarus Lives” by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6d24kC5fxHFOSEAmjQPPhc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Periphery</a> used with permission from Periphery.</p>