<p>» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship and cognitive optimisation<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/</a><br>Website: <a href="https://hackyou.media/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://hackyou.media/</a></p><p><br></p><p>After going from low six figures to number one bestseller in 18 months — and dealing with the whiplash of overnight success — <strong>Mark Manson</strong> proves that learning to say no is a skill you have to relearn at every level.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll hear why he quit drinking and immediately got stronger, why being a single podcaster giving relationship advice creates a dangerous vacuum for young men, and what happens when you realise your music dreams have to die so your actual talent can thrive.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in for his take on why <strong>marriage is the most contrarian position for male influencers today</strong>, how his wife accelerated his career more than any business deal, and why hoping your future self cringes at you means you&#39;re actually growing.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction<br>02:00 Reflecting on the lasting success of <em>The Subtle Art</em><br>04:13 Misinterpretations of the book&#39;s meaning and message<br>08:52 Learning to say no as success scales up<br>12:22 Turning 30s into legacy-building vs the experimentation of your 20s<br>15:52 Shifting mindset around dating, time and future family<br>23:48 The brutal reality of the music industry and staying relevant<br>26:10 Creating from passion vs chasing algorithmic performance<br>30:33 Applying the Hollywood idea of “one for them, one for you”<br>35:23 Why Gen Z men and middle-aged women dominate the space<br>39:25 Encouraging younger guys not to skip being stupid sometimes<br>42:07 Could he have written the book without partying and mistakes?<br>45:27 How cutting alcohol levelled up his health, work and mindset<br>54:31 Friendship takes real effort now, and culture has shifted<br>56:09 Navigating friendship and relationship balance as you get older<br>01:00:18 Knowing he found the one and rewiring his views on commitment<br>01:08:39 Championing marriage as a contrarian but essential life upgrade<br>01:12:23 Why legacy now means being honest, useful, and long-term impactful</p><p><br></p><p>» Escape the 9-5 and build your dream life: <a href="https://www.digitalplaybook.net/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.digitalplaybook.net/</a><br>» Transform your physique: <a href="https://www.thrstapp.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.thrstapp.com/</a><br>» My clothing brand, THRST: <a href="https://thrstofficial.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://thrstofficial.com</a><br>» Custom Bioniq supplements: <a href="https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston</a><br>• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO<br>• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO</p><p><br></p><p>» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode:<br><a href="https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/</a></p><p>» Join Whoop and get your first month for free:<br><a href="https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst</a></p><p><br></p><p>» Follow Mark<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/markmanson/?hl=en" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/markmanson/?hl=en</a><br>Purpose: <a href="https://purpose.app/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://purpose.app/</a><br>Website: <a href="https://markmanson.net/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://markmanson.net/</a></p>