How to Get Ahead of 99% of People (Starting Today)

This is what nobody tells you about success.
In this video, you’ll learn one trick that could make you more successful than 99% of people. It's not what you think. And even if you nail it, it won't necessarily make you happy. So enjoy the Red Bull, pizza, and... cocaine? No, don't enjoy the cocaine. Just the pizza.
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[@IAmMarkManson]

The successful contrarian move here was to make a successful contrarian video about being a successful contrarian. How contrarian!

[@scottmoroschan4729]

I totally agree - Great thinking - Great video! But I think the real question should be how to get ahead of 80% of people. Because the benefit of achieving this level of success would lead to greater opportunities, recognition, and personal satisfaction that most people can only dream about. I would love to watch a video from you about this! 😊

[@nahomseyfu]

@@scottmoroschan4729 not very successful contrarian of you aye

[@Iron_Willed]

I'd like to be as successful as you but I definitely don't want to look as floppy and overweight as you. So I'll probably stick to my eating habits

[@hhAndrehhh]

Same thought here :D ... no, I mean, f@#$ Y#@! 😂

[@DonaldFranciszekTusk]

Is it really contrarian? We probably knew it before watching, you just systemed that thoughts. Every reformer of society bringed something new. And it don't need to be contrarian -- in example, current progress of AI is not contrarian.

[@michaelsadvice]

Quote of the year: "Extreme success is not gonna make you happy. It amplifies who you already are and how you already feel."

[@alvaroborja1]

👍👍

[@justlivin3998]

I’m bouta feel like a god

[@lazarussevy2777]

Although most of the video was very wise and well-supported, this quote is one thing I'd like a little more proof on. From my experience, people change. A lot. Especially after specific events and changes in their life, such as becoming successful.

[@smallpseudonym2844]

Like Lazarus before me, I question this. It's stock-standard knowledge for things like sudden fortune or fame. (The economic, psychology & even health outcomes stats for lottery winners 5 years after is really depressing.) However, it does _not_ apply to hard fought knowledge, expertise, wealth, or relationships. This is _particularly_ true in cases of struggling (eg economically). Working and becoming more successful in academics didn't make me "more" depressed. It _fixed_ my anxiety at initial bad marks and thus cut my depression off at the source. Likewise going from below the poverty line to a successful job doesn't make someone _more_ stressed about their finances. They may eventually develop new stressors due to an adjusted definition of success. However, it's nearly guaranteed that a way to fix many mental health disorders in the US would be better education and more opportunities for those of low SES. "More of myself" is only half the story.

[@rowlanddavid1576]

​@@lazarussevy2777 dude, that's what he said. If the heat in hot water is amplified, it becomes vapour. He didn't say they'll be the same. He said they'll be an amplified version of themselves. That's why if someone gets rich and seems to have changed, then there was probably a part of that person you didn't know before that got amplified. Dunno if this makes sense.

[@WastedPo]

One thing to remember: Money. A lot of the so-called "geniuses" we worship today were born into wealth, and to a degree, were able to fail upwards. Also, a lot of people in history who we know today, truly lived as mavericks and went against the flow, and were deeply insightful and/or talented. But they died "failures" because the rest of society weren't ready to embrace those ideas at the time.

[@ard1choke]

It's a lot easier to be successful when you're born into money from an apartheid mine.

[@finnvongehr3892]

Dont take money as an excuse though, you can execute without money still. If its a good idea, there will be money

[@cocatezz]

Even Mark himself was born into wealth

[@tonkaranger1091]

@@cocatezz really?

[@JeffCaplan313]

​@Tonka Ranger He went to Harvard and dropped out. He came from wealth, and his best idea was to build a dating platform for bored, rich, college kids.

[@JonesMalioski32]

3 things that helped me and literally changed my life 1. I stopped watching porn 2. I read hidden book on kuvelster 3. Stop drinkingg

[@therelaxspot3904]

can i smoke weed

[@JonesMalioski32]

@therelaxspot3904 You do you, but make sure you're aware of the consequences.

[@arandomtechpriest5492]

​@@therelaxspot3904 you can do most things in moderation

[@SteefJordan-j9s]

The first and third points are clear but what do you mean by hidden book on kuvelster ?

[@JonesMalioski32]

@@SteefJordan-j9s I read that book, and it was truly life changing. It gave me practical steps to improve my financial situation, and I started seeing results much faster than I expected. It's not just theory, it's a real guide to success.

[@hafidnur301]

"Why do I want to become more successful than 99% of people?" Thank you, Mark. After watching this videos, I don't want to be more successful than 99% I only want to improve myself better, and be more successful than myself yesterday, and today.

[@Gun_Metal_Grey]

Ironically, focusing on yourself that way(minus the narcissism, of course) and not thinking about those 99% paradoxically makes you *MORE* successful than 99% of the people

[@himagnam6970]

@@Gun_Metal_Grey weird but true especially how many people push the idea or want to be "different" or ahead of 99% of the people for me even tho im not the most ambition filled guy i really never and probably will never care to be better or ahead of 99% of the people coz i rly dont care bout it and just wanna take and experience life and do what i feel happy and satisfied to do rather than just being very different or ahead that too how many people think they are different than most of them or ahead of them by knowing something or thinking something whilst many people would be that i understand the feeling of u knowing something or feel like you think or do things in a way where many dont but realistcally its just not the common one but as mark said just above average rather than revolutionary of very different

[@garykay7418]

as it should be.

[@ambiarock590]

Same here. Making more and more money each year is not what I value. I value being a better person, being a better person to those around be, a better person to loved ones, and being more happy as "being successful"

[@jimmymorrison8314]

I don't usually entertain these kinds of videos, or the people who tend to watch them. How refreshing to find a decent perspective in an otherwise self important environment.

[@KenyaChestnut]

"Why do I want to become more successful than 99% of people?" I love this idea. It really emphasizes the importance of being intentional. What are the costs and benefits of getting ahead of 99% of people and what does it even mean to be ahead of 99% of people. It's really something to think about. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@FullCircleTravis]

There is no such thing as profit.

[@prdergewg]

@@FullCircleTravis why

[@FullCircleTravis]

@luke b Costs and revenues are always equal. Profit is borrowing from the future or unacknowledged costs.

[@nkthehustler]

Indeed!

[@SWALLYGUMZ]

I want to become sucessful so that I dont have to do anything other than sleep for 9 hours a day

[@BrahmasyaSwaraha]

Success isn't what others see in you, but what you see in yourself.

[@ADifferentVibe]

Yes and no

[@lucadicunto1562]

I know that there are a million people like me writing you, but I just wanted to thank you for everything you do. If I'm seeing change in myself and in life for the better, it is largely due to your books and the ideas you express so simply and directly. It's like having the cheat codes for life... Thank you so much for existing and cheers from Italy, Mark!

[@MegaKiri11]

Not a million. 100k at most.

[@hristiandrosev]

That Family Name though.......😂😂😂😮😮😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤

[@lucadicunto1562]

@@hristiandrosev fun fact: I had to send my ID card to Facebook to create an account because they thought I had a swear word in my surname 😂

[@hristiandrosev]

@@lucadicunto1562 , i loled very loud.

[@YouAreTheRaidBoss]

@@lucadicunto1562 😄Own it bro! 👍

[@skooody]

you're so clean and so open not afraid to say the wrong thing and not afraid to look un-serious or cocky. a quality that many bloggers lack. super duper very useful channel that doesn't suck

[@ShannonJacobs0]

But KZbin is all about censorship. Noticed all the extra ads lately? You better not DARE say anything about them. The google is so EVIL these days.

[@ImeneFreelance]

this is not a blog.

[@kartikeyarathore9704]

As a guy who has a good relation with his father Only one thing makes you better than others is "Taking action, everyone is talented, but only some of them embrace their talent, a telent without hard work is like fragrance without air." -my father

[@Mampleasewhat]

So true

[@SeanFrayne]

Love this - your Dad is absolutely correct. I'm working on a career in music and anytime I mention marketing, artists give me a dirty look. I'd go so far as to say that the music actually doesn't matter that much. I mean within reason. Maybe that's my contrarian idea. There's so much good music out there that nobody's heard of or will ever hear. So yes, you need a good song but more importantly you need people to hear it if you want to be a successful artist - and that takes some serious hard work.

[@theunlegitgamerhd7270]

@@SeanFrayne Ay bro you're spot on with that one! The game isn't even different than when artists were handing out CDs on the side of the street, we just have more tools to get our art out there, and it'd be criminal to not fully utilize it.

[@houser2094]

Sorry bro,you both should wake up. Take action with your talent and without money you'll go nowhere only to die frustrated in the end. Here's a prophecy for you- if you're a low income feller like me,remember me when you're 40. You'll be bitter and angry that your talents never yielded any rewards and you'll curse everything,every effort you put to waste

[@SeanFrayne]

@@houser2094 I don't know man, I'm doing pretty good with it. Just bought a new guitar, a decent one too, with money I made from Spotify. I worked hard for it, and I'm working even harder now, not frustrated at all, but actually excited about getting up every morning. So yea I feel like I already woke up.

[@HotelMari0Maker]

“Extreme success only improves the relationships that didn’t need to be improved in the first place.” Damn.. that hit hard.

[@zasta7]

I didn't quite understand what exactly it meant? Can you help?

[@andv993]

@@zasta7 well, he basically says that people who you want in your life will be in your life regardless of your level of success (as long as you are a decent human being and all that). And the people that you don't want in your life will try to improve their relationship with you

[@zasta7]

@@andv993 That's very true. Thank you.

[@julietrings8104]

Hard work does not equal wealth" took me 50 yrs to understand that

[@michealdouglas8206]

It is better to invest now. You will never be younger than you are today and there will never be a perfect time to invest. Due to compounding, which Einstein called the 8th wonder of the world, you can get rich slowly from investing if you do it from a young enough age

[@raphaeldouglas9361]

Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time

[@agathaherry3571]

@@michealdouglas8206 Yeah! I agree with you sir.If you want to be successful have the mindset of the rich, spend less and invest More. Don't give up your dreams.

[@Rickmilez]

That's true...some wants to do what the 99% does but wants to get results that are fit for the 1%, but it doesn't work that way

[@davidmike6847]

Taking about about investing What can someone venture into

[@StyleHacksForYou]

"Success amplifies who you already are and how you already feel..." this is really a revelation for me 😮

[@mikafizz1022]

Go on please!🎉

[@igorbetternower7800]

Yes, that's a great statement. I better don't become successful, I guess 😀

[@jakemcgowan7928]

@@igorbetternower7800 you should fix who you are as a person before being successful because you sure as hell wont have time after you are successful.

[@RENO_K]

I'd rather be a depressed billionaire with access to great therapists than depressed and still have no money

[@sakshamdwivedi4273]

andrew tate said the same thing but people are too blinded by the hate

[@cameronkuwada503]

One piece of advice or yours that I constantly remind myself of (and that I can look back and say has been accurate in regards to all of my successes/wins thus far) is that "Hard work is only useful if you've found an area where you have an advantage"

[@vinicom100]

So far the best "motivational" type of video! It's just true and really pure gold. It feels like all of these "morning routines" and "gym at 5 am" are coming from not having an understanding of how to deal with their life, so we try to show how successful we are, covering under those things. Don't get me wrong, I 100% realize that these are important. Sport, therapy, healthy eating - it does the best for our stability and inner health. But they should be things that support us and not the main point of focus

[@biotechno100]

Well put....totally agree...but feel awesome when I do an extended stint of early morning routines. But you sometimes need to stare at the ceiling in the morning and just let the focus come to you

[@paulac.munoztorres]

that last point you made was so important to me, thank you

[@tiaan_va]

​@KidVon jeeeesus. you had to write all of that just to bring across the same point throughout...? Either you are seriously overcompensating to the point where you are getting defensive over your ritualized mornings or you are probably the most inefficient person in your circles even if you have more energy than them. A low energy genius that can be super efficient can easily outshine a hyperactive monkey. Everyone has their own way of doing stuff that works for them. If it works for you great, but for the love of god stop going on about how superior you think you are compared to other people. Also setting the benchmark of being physically active against the unhealthiest nation in the world is not really making a great case for yourself.

[@quicktips9106]

@KidVon Thx to my current work I'm so fit like fucking athlete. It doesn't bring me money 🤣

[@Holynoelle]

​@Mellow4202if you were really well with your life you wouldn't write 15 lines trying to prove to random people why you're like that. That's just narcissism

[@nishazed3278]

11:07 Couldn't have said it better - "extreme success should not be the point , you should be motivated to pursue your correct contrarian idea ,because it's so important you can't imagine doing otherwise"

[@بودكاستقارئة]

Can you give me an example please to understand this idea 💡

[@tg2112]

@@بودكاستقارئةit means that doing what gives u fulfilment, u do that thing not because ur parents tell & all ur friends are doing. But because it gives u fulfilment. Could be music, literature, sports, anything !!…

[@بودكاستقارئة]

@@tg2112 Oh yeah 👍 ..thank you ..

[@Bat_Boy]

The challenge and the effort is more important than the outcome (success or failure). Put another way, it’s the journey not the destination, you need to focus on. The process is the primary purpose. And that will include pain, suffering and sacrifice.

[@shimrrashai-rc8fq]

How do you get something you can personally have that confidence in when you can't trust your own abilities because you ARE full of questioning and you can see how that many people have good ideas, too while also not having a problem calling them out on incorrect ones?

[@jimmybernasconi9000]

I rarely find KZbin videos that provide new and useful information these days but man oh man, you have no idea how badly I needed to hear this.

[@TruthUnboundOfficial]

I really appreciate your blunt, yet wise honesty about this subject and your willingness to share it in a high protein, no BS manner. The ability to divorce oneself from the toxic sway of public opinion is the first requisite condition of any meaningful achievement. Thanks for being you, my man!

[@rupjitdebnath7939]

I watched the video 2x to get ahead of 99.9% of the people watching this video 🗿

[@TheQuoteHaven69]

🗿

[@Nuez234]

😂why though?

[@rupjitdebnath7939]

@@Nuez234 To always stay ahead of the curve 🗿

[@joeythepotato7861]

How contrarian of you

[@michaelprimm5066]

1.25

[@blackman7186]

You are in fact, the embodiment of what you said. You are doing exactly that, being a life advice guy while giving advice that the other 99% aren't giving.

[@hnnhml]

true that

[@Momentwithbenjamingrydsong]

It my first time listening to him and I do feel something different about him

[@cinderling5472]

This

[@deliannehal3233]

Yeah exactly! Because he is on the 1% less succesful self entitled "self-help gurus" My Troll mission aclompished :] Better go do and recieve friend help, to balanceout your selfishness

[@ShwetabhSenpai]

teri vhen ki

[@hectorwearden202]

The hardest part about achieving extreme success isn't the work, anyone can put in the work. It's being a correct contrarian. It's the willingness to question widely-held assumptions. It's the ability to look at alternatives or opportunities that most people can't be bothered with. It's the ability to adopt unpopular beliefs and then stick to them when people start making fun of you.

[@Luke-ih1oc]

It’s also the willingness to be wrong

[@revimfadli4666]

And to judge if yours is correct enough to be worth sticking to

[@zogjones]

What about just average success?

[@ekay4495]

Anyone can do those, problem is how will some random person trying know if their idea is any good. With the tips he gave the entire video is Be Good at something, so good you go against everyone & be right? Most people can do 0 with that info...

[@hectorwearden202]

@@ekay4495 You have to validate your ideas. Find evidence that your idea is objectively true. Talk to people, run experiments, and fail a lot until you're right.

[@georgeh.5126]

This is GOLD. No one is coming to save, bitter truth. Do away with procrastination. If you take your life seriously, you will see a permanent improvement. I started and learnt consistency at 26, wasn't easy to inspire myself guys, but today I have over $3 million in my retirement savings at 40. Milestone for me. When I needed guidance, I asked for it.

[@MarvishaN]

This is so relatable and true. I am on the same path and I consuIt with good a market strategst and firm. LETSSS GOOOOO!

[@josephbush]

Agreed. I deal with an investment advisor for this reason. I currently have over $800k invested in a diversified portfolio that has grown exponentially and is suitable for all market seasons. Our current project for this year is a more concrete ballpark target. Personal best and im happy

[@ZoneTwelveOnline]

FAKE Scam alert

[@ruslanpak150]

Hey, just a question, are you happy?

[@SteadfastLiving]

The power of the captive mind is made visually explicit in writing. Make writing a daily habit for your mind.

[@BrotherTau]

You're one of the few proven successful people who're online teaching others about success. Thank you.

[@macd7743]

Mark, this is imo probably your best video yet. Even as somebody with a background in philosophy and psychology who’s willing to dig into such material, I appreciate your ability to distill difficult ideas into something entertaining and more easily consumable for those that are less inclined to dig in. Importantly, your analysis and ability come to well-rounded conclusions that are of actual insight (unlike the vast majority of “information” found in any medium) is commendable. This particular video is certainly not among your most philosophically or psychologically dense, but I think you nailed it and I appreciated how you didn’t shy away from the question of whether or not it might actually be worth finding THAT level of success. It’s worth pondering, to be sure.

[@lukayaroslav9914]

@Mark Manson Shut up imposter

[@eduardomolina1250]

😂

[@BsktImp]

I got ahead of 99.9% of people by being willing to be born to parents who are in the top 0.1%, and spared no expense on me while growing up and on my trust fund and nepotism. Like the man says, you have to be willing to do what other people aren't to get ahead.

[@missinterpretation4984]

I respect the grindset

[@eugenemurray2940]

That's the 3 generations model for family success.. 3 generations to build real wealth Ist gen tradesman 2nd gen professional 3rd gen power! Leaving wealth to your children... Telling them to build on it for your grandchildren

[@ranxalter2550]

@@eugenemurray2940 this cycle is rediculous your building wealth you’ll never see so that you can give it to people who won’t appreciate the work it took to get there and so they will squander it. Stop the cycle. Just be here now my guy you don’t gotta do all this

[@clarteel]

That's what you're supposed to do. Not cry and complain about the people who did it.

[@danielbenjaminhanel1926]

So are u willing to make a deal with reincarnation masters?

[@dedxza]

The other 99% is also gonna be watching this video.

[@Viishal_Yadav]

But only 1 prcnt gonna do 😮

[@aphiwemhlambo9670]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JoanthanJosue]

Or 99% of the people will click on this video and only 1% will watch the whole thing.

[@1337charlie]

Exactly, and that’s as far as they’re going to go with it. The ones with 1% potential will take it to the next step.

[@vivien7586]

​@@JoanthanJosue I've watched the whole video and am still in 99%

[@stargazer440]

It’s no secret, but you are one of the very best personalities in media. Perfect mix of intelligent articulation and irreverent humour.

[@David_Lloyd-Jones]

This is called insult by faint raise.

[@SteadfastLiving]

8:37 Notice the urge by identifying what our urge is that makes us want to do that bad habit in the first place like eating a chocolate cake, we know that it’s bad for us to eat the cake or give in to doing that specific urge and then feeling guilty after doing it knowing that it’s something we need to quit doing.

[@grafzeppelin4069]

How is snorting fake coke irreverent? That's like bog-standard SNL slop since the 00s.

[@restythenurse]

"Success will only amplify who you already are." My biggest takeaway from this. I feel once I achieve an enormous amount of financial gains, then I could only be happy. Thank you for teaching me otherwise, Mark. I need to be OK and happy with where I am right now. And as I keep striving for my goals and things I'm curious about and be genuinely joyful, I hope success will amplify that.

[@jichaelmorgan3796]

I agree with it too, and it's not the first time I've heard this. Unfortunately, it has been hard too accept it on the deepest levels. So I can't say I've done a full paradigm shift. Still have some issues to work out I guess.

[@restythenurse]

@@jichaelmorgan3796 I struggle with loving the process. A lot.

[@jichaelmorgan3796]

@@restythenurse Feel that. I think part of the struggle is when the healthy way of thinking about things goes against the grain of culture too. So I could seek more people who are already there or trying to get there. Even then a lot of "enlightened" people are full of it lol.

[@mrijela4017]

Why does it amplify who you already are? I don't understand.

[@prplalligator]

Visualize a future where you have achieved the success you want. Think about what you'll do differently with your time and what decisions you'll make.

[@luda.chrisotzz]

It’s astounding that I finished this guy’s first book yesterday & now he’s in my recommended

[@danielwilkinson6508]

Honestly, one of the simplest and best videos I have watched so far on this. Always good to keep it simple.

[@_raimaaaa_]

everytime i watch your videos, or read your newsletters, i get reminded why you're my favorite author and how much i love the idea of being 'real' rather than being just 'optimistic'.

[@Legacy.Creative]

I love this line 'it's the ability to adopt unpopular beliefs and then stick to them when people start making fun of you' 💛. Well said.

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

100%. I totally agree. This has some insane value to it and opened up my eyes wider. I did actually just make a video very similar to this, I think you’d enjoy it just as much as this one and take some value from it. I’d really appreciate the extra viewer 🙏💪

[@AdderallAscension]

Also acknowledging that usually it’s wrong or dumb

[@OneyhayAdgerbay]

You’re my favorite life advice guy. I was going to send you an email saying we were destined to be together, and then fly to wherever you live and invite you to coffee, but I’m just not feeling that ambitious today. 😂🤣😂

[@jayr5906]

He looks up to bill gates though 🤣

[@YeeHo88]

somebody called erika awakening did that. google her. I am sure, nobody can be more adamant about that more than her.

[@danethenice]

​@@jayr5906 he only said Bill Gates is extremely successful. You disagree?

[@amlanpurkayet3413]

Then devour some cucumber rolls and a bottle and a half of saké.

[@johnleebass]

umm ma'am.. this is Wendy's

[@CHRISTIAN-MYERS]

I've just begun learning about value investing, and I've found that many good stocks are undervalued despite their intrinsic value. If you had $70,000 to create a strong investment portfolio, which stocks would you choose for better returns?

[@ThePatrioticAmerican4L]

I’m not in a position to offer financial advice, but given the significant amount of capital you're working with, it would be wise to consult a investment specialist who can guide you in developing a strategy tailored to your goals and risk tolerance.

[@ANDYPADOVA]

I agree. Based on my personal experience working with an investment advisor, I currently have $385k in a well-diversified portfolio that has seen exponential growth. It's not just about having money to invest in stocks; you also need to be knowledgeable, persistent, and have the strength to hold on during market fluctuations

[@thomasbetts01]

That's impressive! I could really use the expertise of this manager for my dwindling portfolio. Who’s the professional guiding you?

[@ANDYPADOVA]

“Sharon Ann Meny” is her name. She is regarded as a genius in her area and works for Empower Financial Services. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@thomasbetts01]

Thanks a lot for this suggestion. I needed this myself, I looked her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

[@ulisesdelarge9399]

This video MUST be shared and played in every university, every networking event, every business / life coaching session, and in every mindfullness meditation. It's pure gold. It made me go waaaaay back in time and realize how I got to where I am today. I appreciate your generosity Mark. Believe you me, not everyone's going to grasp the message within, because most ppl have to walk the path before knowing it, but it makes complete sense. Greetings from Mexico.

[@ogbestarchive]

@krazy8 u will be more successful than 99% of people soon

[@stanleyezepk]

@@ogbestarchive 😂😂😂

[@starkiller578]

He’s being sarcastic right?

[@ulisesdelarge9399]

😆😆 Yeah, thanks for taking the time to leave your deeply insightful comments and then give each other high-fives, like a group of sigma men sitting in a bar after going through your 9-5 job, b*tching about everything, and then someone at the table (🙋 me, in case you need an explanation) breaks the mood and says something contrarian and you all go: "he can't be serious", "he's being sarcastic, right?", "It's a joke, right?" and so on. LIKE I SAID, it's not for everybody. 😆👍 Chill out and keep at it. Hence the proportion is 99-1. You've been made.

[@tzc9309]

but they wont they need to keep selling you the american dream to fuel modern day slavery bro plus the people working in these schools tend to not be these business contrarians.

[@kuyajuswa]

"Extreme success only improves the relationships that didn't need to be improved in the first place." damn that's powerful

[@atoms-to-atoms]

Yeah agree!

[@PhamTrongKy]

The fact that nobody talks about the forbidden book Mareska Manipulation on Vexoner speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance

[@sabiehijaz916]

where can i find it bro?

[@EEX97623]

Fact is, you are here talking about it. Null and void.

[@kfjasdlfajsdfla]

for anyone wondering, this is a scam. don't waste ur time like i did. it leads to some random yt vid which leads to a website where you can purchase the book for 12$ and its just a money grabbing scam, the book isnt real.

[@kfjasdlfajsdfla]

plus this exact comment has been posted on another video i just watched so its just bots spreading this

[@cassclare]

SCAM

[@cibko]

I'm very relieved to see that your desk looks like mine, cause people been telling me that mixing cocaine, red bull, booze and fast food while doing my school assignments isn't healthy...

[@kokoBuSiLiCa]

You are hands down my favorite person to watch in the "self-help" sphere. I don't want to call it self-help and put you down into this box because you are not, however I'm saying that in a lack of better term. Your insights are always sincere and different from what we constantly hear here on KZbin. The content of 90% of these people boils down to paraphrasing what's already there, while you differ from that a lot and I'd like to thank you in the behalf of everyone that you've helped already.

[@nickp6498]

Trauma is an issue that people don’t talk about enough. Trust me, if you don’t work through your trauma, you’ll never get anywhere. It will follow you and sabotage you at every opportunity.

[@shirayukichan]

Damn you're absolutely correct! Having an abusive family instead of a supportive one( not necessarily rich ) makes you deep down struggling that the average human being. When your beloved ones want you to be left behind and looked down at by others, Not supposedly helping you. Gosh, It hurts.

[@abbiealverez2960]

It worked for Trump, people revered the monsters in our society

[@091carl]

Mark, I think it's also important to note that the reason you were confident in your contrarian idea was because you'd regularly put in the work (in the form of blogs). This emphasizes that contrarian ideas come from experience and not out of the blue.

[@sweettooph2221]

That is a very good point. Even though his idea was contrarian at that time, he had to put in a good amount of work to realize that it had the potential. For us now, I don't really know what we can do. I am probably only thinking for myself as I do not know but I guess i will keep on going forward.

[@091carl]

@@sweettooph2221 For what we can do - there are some good ideas out there. Check out David Epstein's Range. His thesis is to get broad general exploratory learning about various subjects and then settle on one or two subjects to specialize in.

[@areklewandowski5089]

lets dont skip the part where you can afford to stay home all day and wake up at 11am for months right?

[@seminarrfactor678]

Contrian can come in at random but for most people it’s extremely hard to invent something that nobody has ever invented before that you know will benefit society and bring you lots of money. Some contrian ideas or inventions fail

[@shahriajamankhan1760]

Lessons: 1. Be willing to do what most people are not: To get ahead of 99% of people, you need to be willing to do something that 99% of people are not willing to do. This means going against the norm and being a contrarian. 2. Have a contrarian idea: Most people go with the flow and agree with popular opinions. To achieve extreme success, you need to have a contrarian idea, something that challenges widely-held assumptions and beliefs. 3. Be correct about your idea: It's not enough to have a contrarian idea; you need to be correct about it. Most contrarian ideas will be wrong, so being right is a difficult but crucial aspect of achieving success. 4. Execute massively: Execution is important, but it is not the sole determinant of success. While it is necessary to put in the work, execution alone is not sufficient. It's the combination of having a correct contrarian idea and executing on it that leads to extreme success. 4. Question widely-held assumptions: Success often comes from questioning widely-accepted beliefs and exploring alternative opportunities that others might overlook. It requires adopting unpopular beliefs and sticking to them even in the face of criticism. 5. Focus on impactful decisions: Extreme success is not the result of numerous small actions or productivity hacks. It often boils down to a few key decisions or ideas that have a significant impact. Identifying and executing on these impactful decisions is crucial. 6. Downsides of extreme success: The downsides of achieving extreme success. Being a contrarian can lead to isolation and disapproval from others. It challenges the notion that extreme success brings validation and approval, as it often invites criticism and skepticism.

[@zakaria7746]

Thank you

[@amiraboodi2075]

Remarkable summery. You mentioned the important keys in the video very precisely. Thank you very much. Good luck.

[@Footballfan-rj1gf]

So he says of focusing on small steps you need to focus a few remarkable decision, yes it's based because if you do, success will come very lately. That's what I wanted to hear 🎉🎉

[@SpiritualSalesman]

and this is why You are the goat

[@MoriginalThai]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@ba8e]

The only person that can call himself a life-coach. Truly outstanding content! You really don't need anyone else.

[@jordannorris2406]

How contrarian of you

[@ud_rag]

wow! I learnt a lot from this video and I also realized that being ahead of 99% people is not my ultimate goal. My ultimate goal is to be a better version of myself. I feel great seeing myself improve and improving is my ultimate goal. Thanks mark! realized this just now.

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

100%. I totally agree. This has some insane value to it and opened up my eyes wider. I did actually just make a video very similar to this, I think you’d enjoy it just as much as this one and take some value from it. I’d really appreciate the extra viewer 🙏💪

[@NimTheHuman]

Key points from this video: 0:00 - If you want to be ahead of 99% of people in the world, you have to do what 99% of people aren't willing to do. 1:17 - To be successful, productivity hacks, morning routines, etc. don’t matter. 1:31 - Mark used to wake up late (11am), eat unhealthy, and waste time on his laptop (for 3 years), but still built a 6-figure business. 2:28 - To be successful, you have to: 1. have a contrarian (unpopular) idea 2. be correct about that idea 3. execute on it massively 3:27 - We tend to focus on #3 (execution/routines/etc.) because it’s easy to observe and replicate. 3:50 - Steve Job’s contrarian idea = One day, computers will be in every home and office. 4:47 - Warren Buffet ate unhealthy food. 5:15 - Kobe Bryant ate unhealthy food. 6:10 - At some point in the past airplanes, light bulbs, and computers were some people’s contrarian ideas. 9:00 - The downside of success: no one likes contrarians. 9:56 - Success is only meaningful if your contrarian idea is meaningful. 10:02 - Success only improves relationships that don't need to be improved. 10:19 - To be correctly contrarian, you have to be incorrectly contrarian a lot. 10:50 - Extreme success is not going to make you happy. 11:30 - You should ask yourself why you want to be more successful than 99% of people. Interesting take on success - or should I say "contrarian" take on success. Thanks, Mark! Sounds reasonable and logical, but I do wish we had some data/evidence beyond just Mark's personal anecdote and the few examples provided (Steve Job, Warren Buffett, etc.).

[@hrunavrajurkar6375]

You forgot the cocaine man

[@ben_angel]

I genuinely don't know how anyone has the time and energy to leave these comments

[@KrishMunot]

you saved my time, have a wonderful day my friend!

[@novelaego2404]

it doesnt matter i just like doing my routines, without expectation

[@auguste573]

@@ben_angelCocaine

[@sieungirls]

I read Mark's book a couple of years ago, and Im just now finding his KZbin channel for some reason.. better ideas and mark Manson are guiding me through life rn

[@ChinhHoàng-n5l]

it's kinda crazy how nobody's talking about the forbidden ebook called Zyphura Money by Hunter Zypher

[@fitforfreelance]

This is why I ask my clients what does the healthy, fulfilling life of your dreams look like? That vision isn't about comparing to others; it's about personal identity and desire

[@eleh1337]

i want money to buy a flat

[@rml4289]

​@@eleh1337what a boring life goal

[@eleh1337]

@@rml4289 it's not a life goal but it's a goal of mine. When you don't have a proper roof over your head, it's a dream to have a decent apartment.

[@fitforfreelance]

@@eleh1337 nice! The trick is, it's never about the event; it's about how you feel during the seeking, and after you get it

[@fitforfreelance]

@@rml4289 your comment misses the whooole point 😝 it's intensely personal and individual. If it wasn't, then having a standardized percentile comparison like top 1% makes a lot of sense

[@Straight_Forward615]

I usually watch these type of motivational videos late at night, so "start doing something today" will be a next to difficult task for me.

[@raulraina9075]

😂😂😂

[@NikG8989]

Mark Manson is the most amazing teacher you could have about any topic. It's fun, it's engaging, his ideas are meant to make you think, not just wait for someone to fix your damn problems, but mainly to look inward. You are one of the most impactful people in my life and I truly appreciate your work. Love you bro! Love the drug bits as well! :D

[@Momentwithbenjamingrydsong]

It's my first time listening to him and I do feel something different about him already

[@salvation-sm5sr]

Although this video is pretty old and you'll probably won't see this, but I really love your advices and books. It doesn't "give me an answer", it points me the way. It tells me what steps I should take and the answer will eventually come

[@vivsha3498]

Great advice Mark. Just wanted to say I'm fascinated that you seem to talk exactly as you write. Like word for word. It's quite unusual for most writers

[@yogeshmpai]

Hey Mark, we need more frequent videos like this from you! They are extremely informative, logical, and to the point, such an an eye opener. Keep them coming!

[@AdlBnymn]

I honestly don't understand why people comment like this, "we need more frequent videos....blah blah blah" It's his channel and if he feels like posting a video he will.

[@serumser1]

@@AdlBnymn calm down and respect his opinion and comment, sir.

[@AdlBnymn]

@@serumser1 Again, people tend to misunderstand text messages, just because I have used neutral tone and purposedly mocked his comment doesn't mean I ain't calm lol. And since I didn't like his comment/opinion I pointed out that, then why tf should I respect that mate? It is my opinion and I stick to it.

[@rail7646]

what you need is to unfollow other people but instead you follow them, this is what he's also teaching in its core, oh boi

[@rail7646]

@@AdlBnymn why are arguing back even if he misses the point? Just ignore it bro

[@VFITWITHVERA]

OMG, Mark, this is hands down THE BEST success video I have watched in ages! Not to mention all the honesty and the humour - THANKS! 🧡

[@parthapal333]

I watch this video regularly every 2-3 months. Please keep this video forever. I will comment here next time I watch this again.

[@frankhenry10x]

Getting underneath the rug with the mainstream productivity messages we hear too much about. Love this take. And contrarain when you think about it, just means betting on yourself. Going after a low success probability outcome. But as Mark correctly said, if you can't not imagine the pursuit then it's for you. Then the probabilities go up. Thanks again Mark. Easy on the drugs and junk food.

[@shimrrashai-rc8fq]

In which case you cannot love the success, because you WON'T GET IT - or you should treat it like you won't. You should love the process. For it is IMPOSSIBLE To have that idea without a helluvalot of luck ... so the joy must be in the process of pursuing a contrarian idea even though you know almost surely you will be one of the embarrassing kooks. Salute to the kooks of the world! They had the right mindset, just the wrong idea. Thanks Archie Plutonium from 20 years ago :) You may not have had a magic plutonium atom at the center of your brain fixed there giving you ideas instead of radiation but you had the right mindset by harboring that crazy idea and being doggedly committed to it. So maybe that IS the point ... you fundamentally CAN'T chase this kind of success. But **NOT** because of some trivial bullshit about "other people" (it's easy to blow them off if you've been mocked enough and have to adapt) but because of the fundamental hard laws of knowledge, talent, genius and luck and chance. And THAT IS THE POINT.

[@UN1VERS3S]

Eudamonia. Success is fulfillment and happiness. Not the fleeting pleasure. But the satisfaction, the ends. Human flourishing. Happiness lies in the Balance. Not extremes, not Deficenies. Virtue. Happiness is having respect to others and for yourself. 1st step to be successful. Know what success is.

[@kakashisharigan336]

Literally the realest video on KZbin.

[@vanlink1]

Mark, could you do a video on how to balance life? I don't wanna spend the rest of my days working 48 hrs a week and feeling like life passes me by, man.

[@method341]

Get a remote job. I make decent coin and do whatever I want in the daytime, where I want as long as I get my job done

[@Beatricegove733]

I was advised to diversify my portfolio among several assets such as stocks and bonds since this can protect my inherited portfolio of about $2.5m. I’m used to just buying and holding assets which doesn’t seem applicable to the current rollercoaster market plus inflation is catching up with my portfolio. I’m really worried about survival after retirement.

[@Justinmeyer1000]

True, I mostly just buy and hold stocks, but my portfolio has been mostly in the red for quite awhile now. Unfortunately to be able to make good gains, you’ll need to be consistent and restructure your portfolio frequently.

[@carssimplified2195]

It's often true that people underestimate the importance of financial advisors until they feel the negative effects of emotional decision-making. I remember a few summers ago, after a tough divorce, when I needed a boost for my struggling business. I researched and found a licensed advisor who diligently helped grow my reserves despite inflation. Consequently, my reserves increased from $275k to around $750k.

[@NicholasHarmon-ow3jl]

My partner’s been considering going the same route, could you share more info please on the advisor that guides you?

[@carssimplified2195]

Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Aileen Gertrude Tippy” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@NicholasHarmon-ow3jl]

Thanks a lot for this suggestion. I needed this myself, I looked her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

[@mgre3782]

Mate- that was a solid video!!! You actually edit really well mark! I definately think it’s easy to be in the 99% but you’re right sometimes you have to be brave!

[@I_am_Angerer]

Once again, you hit the nail on the head. Thanks for the refreshing video. I'll keep getting up at 5 am though because I enjoy the kind of silence I experience when everyone else is still asleep.

[@I_am_Angerer]

@Mark Manson word I agree, spambot-chan.

[@MIchaelGuzman737]

I recently inherited almost $500k. I REALLY need to make this money work for me, and not just disappear over time. I've been scrambling for somewhere to put the money, where I can make an effort to use the gains to pay bills so I can quit my job . All roads have pointed to the financial market of some sort which is a good idea buh where else should I put money besides the financial market? We have a 13% RPI rate so cash is tough.

[@Ammo-Hoarder]

@Trevor Ogden I completely agree; I'm 60 and recently retired with roughly 1.2 million in outside retirement funds, no debt, and very few dollars in retirement funds compared to my portfolio balance over the last three years. To be honest, the role of the invt-advisor can only be ignored, not denied. So do your homework to choose a reliable one.

[@clarkdunshee]

@@Ammo-Hoarder well a million in profit is a nice milestone, how can i reachout to this advisor of yours?

[@Ammo-Hoarder]

Do your due diligence and opt for one that has tactics to help your portfolio continue consistent and steady growth. "LISA ELLEN SHAW" is accountable for the success of my portfolio, and I believe she has the qualifications and expertise to accomplish your objectives.

[@clarkdunshee]

@@Ammo-Hoarder

[@LalzJeNeSuis]

250k in SP500, and or aristocrats / king dividends. And 250k in real estate (look for at least 10% ROI after renovation). You can easily live off that. I'm financially free with 1 Airbnb jacuzzi studio and 1 normal studio in France.

[@tonysilke]

One lesson I've learnt from billionaires is to always put your money to work, and diversifying your investments. I'm planning to invest about $200k of my savings in stocks this year, and I hope I make profits.

[@PatrickLloyd-]

You are right. The best approach I feel is to diversify investments- by spreading investments across different asset classes like bonds, real estate, and international stocks, they can reduce the impact of a market meltdown.

[@PhilipDunk]

That makes sense. I’ve been using a financial market expert for two years now and I own a six-figure diversified portfolio from investing in stocks. I want to diversify more this year, though.

[@mikeroper353]

I really want to get in with a financial advisor this year, especially as all markets are hitting highs. I don't want to be too optimistic and end up losing everything.

[@mikeroper353]

She looks to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@unkown-dc6se]

Billionaires also taught me not to believe in such scam bullshit

[@Momentwithbenjamingrydsong]

It's the first time am listening to this or been on this channel and I do feel something different straight, direct and simple

[@feather1950]

But shocking background music 🤯🤯🤯🤯. Why can’t we just listen without bloody theme music for once 😩

[@vampirekilljoy6746]

Opened KZbin and this was posted 52 seconds ago. Meant to be.

[@alexkarpenko4779]

Same 🎉

[@iamdeejaymelody]

Unless you open KZbin every 52 seconds 😢😂

[@aprilangland4595]

This feels very validating. I live a stable & normal life, despite coming from a poor & volatile household. I think it is because I dared to pursue what I wanted despite being judged and ridiculed.

[@aprilangland4595]

I had to choose between making them upset, and becoming them.

[@itsteej]

@@aprilangland4595 the kind of set of options that sounds easy to decide on paper but hard in reality

[@TrulyAtrocious]

Defying abusive families, my favorite genre

[@andressabruger9075]

This was the most truthfully video about "motivation" i've ever watched. It's actually so obvious and honest and that's the fun of it. Thank you Sir, i fell less bad now for not having all figured it out.

[@jonathanbassett3656]

This makes so much sense and it helped me understand that I am on the right track. Both my mom and brother think my goal/idea is way too "IMPOSSIBLE" and it is multiple of those so called "IMPOSSIBLE" ideas all in one

[@anncorrell1311]

Best freaking video out there on “success” hands down!! Huge fan of this message!!

[@Maxim.Nazarenko]

This is actually really one of the best videos about "success". You got a great presentation of information.

[@shreywadhawan8021]

I like how after he explained how to be successful he kinda tells you that success is a choice, and that it is your choice to make success your ultimate calling of life. Additionally, I think that he is not really shitting on waking up at 4:00am or something rather he is telling you that it's not the only way to succeed. Good stuff!

[@Riggsnic_co]

Understanding personal finances and investing will most likely lead to greater financial independence. By being knowledgeable about money and investing, individuals can make informed decisions about how to save, spend, and invest their money. A trader made over $350k in this recession influenced market

[@TheJackCain-84]

Stocks are pretty unstable at the moment, but if you do the right math, you should be just fine. Bloomberg and other finance media have been recording cases of folks gaining over 250k just in a matter of weeks/couple months, so I think there are alot of wealth transfer in this downtime if you know where to look.

[@martingiavarini]

The best course of action if you lack market knowledge is to ask a consultant or investing coach for guidance or assistance. Speaking with a consultant helped me stay afloat in the market and grow my portfolio to about 65% since January, even though I know it sounds obvious or generic. I believe that is the most effective way to enter the business at the moment.

[@bob.weaver72]

I’ve been down a ton, I’m only holding on so I can recoup, I really need help, who is this investment-adviser that guides you?

[@martingiavarini]

When ‘Carol Vivian Constable’ is trading, there's no nonsense and no excuses. She wins the trade and you win. Take the loss, I promise she'll take one with you.

[@bob.weaver72]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@smithlenn]

Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future.., I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life!!

[@belljoe]

Starting early is simply the best way of getting ahead to build wealth , investing remains a priority . I learnt from my last year's experience , I am able to build a suitable life beause I invested early ahead this time .

[@dawsondanny990]

The rich Invest in alternative income streams that are independent of the government should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. Stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment...

[@rannyorton]

I thought about investing in the financial market, I heard that people make millions if you know the tricks of the trade, but I lack good knowledge and a strategy to outperform the market and generate good yields. I have $160,000 but it's hard to bite the bullet and do it.

[@ivankagel9949]

Having an investment advisor is the best way to go. Based on a direct encounter with a CFP named Kate Elizabeth Amdall, I can say with certainty that their skills are excellent. She helped raise over $580,000 in 18 months from an initially stagnant portfolio of $150,000

[@rannyorton]

Interesting! can u share more details?

[@gabrielbassi21]

Manson you literally the only development contents creator, with whom my inner self is totally d'accord with

[@brandonhernandezvillantes2937]

The fact that nobody talks about the forbidden book 'Derp Money'

[@MareryYatziryReyesMartinez]

What?

[@HarshitAbhishek]

a what?

[@warzone2.0plug28]

Hmm?

[@Chisel_Chest]

Good rapper name. Derp Money in the hizaouse!

[@nimbupaani6335]

@@HarshitAbhishek Cheap publicity stunt I guess

[@stephanie_love01]

This video really felt like a deep cleanser for all those videos about execution and monk mode. It’s so refreshing to listen to this new type of advice. I would recommend working out, meditating and all of that for a dopamine detox and that’s it, not as the main focus of your success. I can’t believe how obvious this was and we didn’t even know. Like ofc! Only meditating and going for walks won’t make you the next Steve Jobs!

[@michaelsadvice]

The fact that Kobe Brian had pizza and soft drinks before his basketball games is blowing my mind... I made research and it's true! But before you get too excited: He changed his eating habits and started performing better since then 😅

[@leadinglifeamaru]

He was a legend

[@michaelsadvice]

@@leadinglifeamaru *is 🙏

[@Noneya777]

Awesome video and agree on most point. The only thing I would add, is that luck is also a key contributor. Luck in who raised you, mentors you had access to early in life, right place at the right time, etc.

[@skyblue-fp5ul]

I love how this video talks about what makes 99% successful people is mainly being a correct contrarian, but in making this contrarian video and his contrarian take on success is being such a correct contrrian, that's why this video was a massive success! I love when you can apply what they teach you immediately back on themselves^^

[@LukeSnelgrovee]

100%. I totally agree. This has some insane value to it and opened up my eyes wider. I did actually just make a video very similar to this, I think you’d enjoy it just as much as this one and take some value from it. I’d really appreciate the extra viewer 🙏💪

[@lucaslouzada44]

There’s a fourth point: don’t die before the consensus moves towards you. Most revolutionaries live pitiful lives, die poor and misunderstood - that if they’re lucky enough not to have his ideas explored and made famous by other people - as with Santos Dumont - or see close mediocre friends succeed while you remain anonimous - the best example is probably the relationship between Cézanne and Zola. Bukowsky was right: don’t try…

[@moumous87]

6:25 Oh! This is the “Subtle Art of Not Giving a F” guy?!?! That’s why I liked his videos!

[@Ben-id3op]

For me I find a Happy life as a multi skilled trades man. Single handedly restoring old buildings. Particularly Victorian property’s at the point of falling down. I take pride in my work and work alone. When finished I scan my before and after pics and say to my self, I did that. Find something you love and do it.

[@pacoleon0]

Retiring soon and 520k worth of my positions are depleted. I am still making my employers match but I don’t want to sell since I missed out on the big sell off and wouldn’t want to wait on the sidelines, just confused as to what to continue doing apart from keep putting money in but I begin to think about the sunk cost fallacy and maybe I should consult with a licensed professional with valid ideas.

[@Isaacmeide]

I have learned to not trust corporations. I was badly hit by the '08 financial crisis. Since 2019, I've just been focused on investing through a financial advisor, and it has been paying off, and I'm never going back to banks full time.

[@kevsmills]

@@Isaacmeide You have a very valid point, I started investing on my own and for a long time, the market was really ripping me off. I decided to hire a broker, even though I was skeptical at first, and I beat the market by more than 9%. I thought it was a fluke until it happened two years in a row, and so I’ve been sticking to investing via an analyst

[@andreasleonard0]

@@kevsmills This sounds really interesting. I've been thinking of pulling out my money too. Could you recommend who your advisor is? I could really use some help.

[@kevsmills]

@@andreasleonard0 Isabel Linda Dueri” is my portfolio-coach, I found her on Bloomberg where she was featured, I looked up her name on the internet. Fortunately I came across her site and reached out to her, you can verify her yourself.

[@ardeand]

@@kevsmills There are lots of them but almost everyone works with ISABEL LINDA DUERI this days, she's getting more recognized by day, she strategies has been the best this period

[@littleripper312]

Working decently hard, whether as salaried or self-employed person, in a career that uses your natural strengths and developed skills will be enough. That is enough to live a good life. Until age 27 I worked in a career I was bad at and disliked a lot. When I switched to a career that I enjoyed and was good at things took off for me.

[@jeffe4297]

Let's all take a moment to appreciate Mark for willingly shortening his life a few months by eating a pizza, a breakfast sandwich, a soda, peanut butter cups, a Red Bull, and possibly cocaine for a twelve-minute video. Lol.

[@positivelycat]

Underrated comment 😅

[@robbyburns5822]

Idk about you guys but that constant cut to him just biting into the crunchy pizza was driving me crazy

[@MelodicJourneys-od5st]

"Extreme success does not make you happy but reveals who you are." I agree 100%. Handy and fun video.😍

[@dewiastuti-yt]

I just love Mark's energy to boost my Monday morning. :)

[@GoudaNuff_88]

I don't want to be rich. I just don't want to struggle anymore. I make more money today than I ever have, and I'm more broke than I've ever been.

[@nextgenmillen]

By watching these types of videos, you’re likely someone who focuses on Personal Development so you’re all ready ahead of most. By getting 1% better each day, you’ll be light years ahead of others one year from now 🚀

[@omeshshukla6003]

man, this video was amazing, starting today you're one of my fav youtubers

[@AwokenEntertainment]

I'm still shocked Thomas Edison was on cocaine.. makes so much sense though 💡

[@allangilbert5865]

Thomas Edison invented cocaine!

[@vararii3068]

that's why he never gave up.. it must've kept him going

[@Oscar_Lagrosen]

Out of 100s of videos watched during the last few days, this one made me pause and really reflect on it. So right and the message went home! Outstanding video Mark! Always get extremely happy by your “correctly contrarian ideas” which happens very often!

[@Momentwithbenjamingrydsong]

I did myself

[@jackbellmyp]

1. Question fabric of society, find a problem, think of a solution 2. Be right... or iterate on this solution until it's an actual improvement 3. Do cocaine 4. Profit Got it, cheers Mark 👊

[@stevecooper7883]

Instructions unclear: now broke due to my cocaine addiction.

[@yankoyankov968]

I’ve seen probably around 100 videos on this subject, all done by famous KZbinrs and please excuse me for saying this, but it’s about f*cking time that someone said something actually smart. On behalf of the whole KZbin community, thank you for this video.

[@JaxonSmithers]

I'm 52 and have experienced some financial success and it definitely does amplify who you already are. It doesn't change who are you and it absolutely will not make you happy. It will give you more freedom and more responsibility.

[@alwayssomewhere6865]

Contrarian thinking can be beneficial because it allows people to consider alternative perspectives and ideas, which can lead to new innovations and solutions. However, it can also be challenging because it often requires going against the grain and being willing to take risks and face criticism.

[@astromanish.c]

You literally just changed my mindset. And you did so many many things to prove your point. Thannkyou ❤

[@AlexanderFischer-x5x]

Best freaking video out there on “success” hands down!! Huge fan of this message!!

[@sebastiansilva3129]

Mark Manson is a legendary contrarian explaining how correct and meaningful contrarianism brings success in a meaningful contrarian video. Thanks Mark!

[@NgọcnhiHàn-h1b]

The fact that nobody talks about the forbidden book Mareska Manipulation on Vexoner speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance