Why It’s Not too Late to Start Over After 30

It's been an interesting year. Big changes coming. Stay tuned.
CHAPTERS
00:00 INTRO
00:44 PART I: Okay Mark, what the fuck are you talking about?
02:11 PART II: High quality problems are still problems
04:03 PART III: "I like being bad at things"
05:15: PART IV: Beginner's Mind, Zen Mind
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[@sketchyshubham]

I just want you to know man you’re my favourite author and you saved me during a very dark period in my life. Thank you Mark.

[@ricardoperesdias3309]

Indeed

[@ibrahimbajwa2471]

Mark has been changing the thumbnail every day . Guy needs help

[@arshiya4408]

Same man.

[@kobesaing8662]

He really did

[@AmandaMG6]

Yeah, thx for raising our vibes, f*ckface ☺️

[@latenighthero41]

What about 45?! I spent 10 years in the Army from the age of 20. Got out and spent 20 years trying to drown the haunting images of burnt bodies in the bottom of a bottle. Failed relationships, failed friendships. Now @ 45, I'm trying to get a college degree in Construction Project Management. It is difficult, daily, but the only other option is to lay down and die. We are not defined by what we do, but by the challenges we over come. Believe in yourself, your setbacks are just training exercises. Excelsior!

[@Dickson_]

Excelsior!

[@czarcoma]

Totally agree! After i turned 45, 2 years ago, I did a pivot myself. Never looked back since. (well, maybe occasionally)

[@jelenalompar348]

another 45 y.o. newbie here. Keep going.

[@insaini87]

Your a savage bro. You got this. Similar position. I run 30 min daily to get me through the day

[@Withpeace7597]

Same

[@anonamos8129]

I’m 37 and in community college working on my associates because I can’t stomach 30 more years in a fucking factory. Keep working hard.

[@ineffablewonder]

I've been toying with the idea of going back to school in my 30s but anxious that I'll treat it the same way I did in high school 😅 good luck to you in school!

[@barbarafolk1854]

From this 57 year old woman, with kids out, and about to start a life of my own suddenly, Thank you! I'm not young anymore, I'd like to think I'm not old either, but life is changing. I'm getting to see what my next stage is, and it's complicated and confusing. So, thinking I can start over, that's pretty awesome. Because I think I will be starting over again.

[@kindlan]

Same here. Quite the mental challenge. I have to remind myself to ride the wave.

[@dohnjanaher913]

You go girl! Rooting for you

[@madebi85]

Well done Barbara, if you're not winning you're learning

[@kurtthorsten4463]

hey barbara, I believe in you. My Mom is the same age as you and completely redesigned her life not long ago. Money was always tight, and us kids weren't in the position to help her much so she had to figure out many things by herself. but she did and its really beautiful to see how she enjoys her life, when a few years back she told us about her worries of getting older, feeling stress in many parts of her life. you can always start the life you want, no matter at what point in your life and I wish you the best in doing so.

[@lisac6139]

I reinvented myself professionally for the last few years, being 54 years old now and doing it successfully. On one hand I am enjoying my success and achievements tremendously, on the other hand I feel the pressure of expectations. And I realize: so what's next. I want more, but what is it exactly that I want? I guess it's everything that allows fun and growth. Thanks Mark, even 24 after 30 seems an exciting place to be in.

[@Dinckelburg]

I was a cook for 10 years until I finally got my first job as a head chef. I spent 6 weeks preparing for the opening night - building a team, writing the menus etc. Everything went smoothly on opening night, all of the staff were great and the customers came up to the kitchen to say how much they enjoyed the food, the local food writer even did a feature in the city's newspaper. As soon as service was over, it hit me like a ton of bricks that I didn't want to do it anymore. I had achieved what I wanted and had no plans for what I wanted to do afterwards. Ever since then I've been in a death spiral of taking meaningless kitchen job after meaningless kitchen job. Only recently I've decided to try something new but I have to remember that the goal always needs to change, the mountain needs to get a little bit higher every time I get closer to the top.

[@nickandrews2255]

Here with you with those feelings

[@Jamalescu111]

what s your new job ? if i am not to curious :) i have the same "problem" right now.

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

@@aethrya AI is going to take all the coding jobs here in the next few years.

[@brittanycoleman413]

Be grateful for the mountain as hard as it is to climb. I literally feel with my health, won't make it past 10 yrs, so I choose to be a hippie and change the world if I can. Someone will always take you in, in most cases, most likely not ideal predicament, but you get to start over where you'd like. Maybe not minimum 47k a year but, with frugal becomes smaller responsibility. I choose to leave behind a book and understanding to my siblings rather than money. Money only created more wants. Money only created more problems. Worked to build something past my past, to see a continued problem. Haha it got worse too. Boy people my age. To some money is making rent, I've been homeless offered crack on my first 2 nights and to join a clan under a bridge, I made a choice to not take that crack and to stay alone, 23, a woman, with one suitcase, and stay in a lit area. As for my mom, she took the pipe and joined the clan. My mom's a homeless tweaker who is in and out of ER NOT wanting help or understanding life anymore. Join your own clan or do it alone. Both are alone lol. Love yourself enough to try for you until you got no time and you try for you and others even more.

[@strobboskop6626]

I had the same feeling when i started a family, i was blind in love, always wanted two kids ,started out with a chick that alrready had two kids, i ended up being a fulltime dad without a wife and two kids. They are 5 and 3 and i am stuck in my mind, stuck in my goals, stuck financially and stuck emotianlly and i think the only way to get out is to stay in it untill i get out, and that shit hurts man, wish you the best with your carreer, it can always be worse

[@jordanmassullo1450]

As someone who just turned 31, and had my entire 20s derailed by Severe Ulcerative Colitis and Depression (affecting my ability to focus, retain information, or even work/attend school at my worst), this is what I needed to watch. For the first time in 15 years I am medication free (all meds!) due to my resiliency and fight to find a way to heal both physical and mentally. Reading your books, learning about meditation, yoga, diet, and how to stand up to doctors all aided me in getting to where I am healthwise today over a decade+ long journey. I am finally ready to establish myself in a new career, but have been extremely hesitant and fearful lately, mainly because I feel scared of failing at 31 after not having any true career yet. Watching this has helped re-light my excitement in finding new work and struggling and failing, in order to learn and grow and succeed. I owe myself a lot of credit where were I am today, but thank you Mark for giving me the extra advice and boosts along the way, you are a true gem and I appreciate all of your work (and struggles and failures to get there!).

[@mydesignerlife]

Same boat at 35. Another chronic gastrointestinal condition and a chronic pain condition. Trying to re-start my career. But scared cause the world seems to be changing everyday. I dont know where to begin.

[@keithvanhouw8790]

"I like climbing the mountain --- I don't like being on the mountain." That one sentence nailed it. Encapsulated a lot about my own life in one sentence.

[@mohammednadimsarker6531]

Outstanding

[@abelinarkman7147]

He is good doing that. Simplifying something complex! I just mentioned in other post! I m glad! And grateful. We need this.

[@davidduncan9201]

Yeah man. I have heard others say the same, like David Goggins.

[@mirsoleh9910]

That is why I love Mark. Whatever he presents, presents it honestly without showing only his good phases of life.

[@grannyronna]

Definitely! His consistency and honesty is admirable.

[@aliabdaal]

Absolutely love this mark! Can’t wait to see how the channel evolves :)

[@nikolaj5815]

I was about to comment pretty much the same thing, when I noticed that my favourite KZbinr (Ali) had already commented it 😆. Being my favourite author, Mark (that I've followed for over a decade), I really hope you guys figure out some collab or at least a two-way interview at some point 🙏

[@rick.austin]

My first reaction when I've seen the comment was "another fake account of one of my favorite youtubers". But then I thought how great Mark is and it all made sense again 🙂 As Nikolaj said, a collaboration between you two great creators Ali and Mark would be a blessing for us viewers and content creators 😃

[@hassanradi2784]

Bro NO expectations pls

[@Crazyibbes]

@@rick.austin @Ali Abdaal @Nikolaj, Yes Indeed. it would be very helpful and I it will be valuable content :)

[@wasawasabi1054]

I feel a bit like when people have just seen two of their favorite actors in one spot...💜

[@Hyuman]

This is what I discovered recently, it all boils down to "journey over destination". Wish you good luck Mark!

[@gabrielafonseca4034]

After years of a high pressured career, and one burn out after another for years, I decided to step down from a high pressured and I'm ready to reinvent myself

[@roshinvarghese6879]

How are you now

[@gabrielafonseca4034]

@@roshinvarghese6879 much better, thank you

[@NormanTiner]

My best friend gave up too soon and took his life at 31. He was a year older than me and now I'm older than he'll ever be. It's a weird feeling. He was his own warden and slaver. Nothing he ever did was good enough, and at the same time he would never take less than he wanted. So eventually something had to give. Every day do try to remember not to go down the same path. He told me to take risks and to get as much as I could from life. He couldn't do the same for himself. Anyway, losing a close friend is a sort of near death experience. It drives home the idea of mortality. So, I've been saying "fuck it" ever since. Sure, I wish I had been more true to myself when I was 20. Wish I had dropped the sadboi act and stopped running from my fears, but I'm not dead yet.

[@Scampi95]

I'm really sorry about your friend. My close friend took his life at 27 and I completely agree that losing one is like a near death experience. And you are right, at our age there is so much time left for a great life. I believe no matter what you've done in the past, you can always change things for the better. It takes way more effort and discipline than many realise, but it's possible, people have reinvented themselves, it happens.

[@AliceP.]

I'm so sorry for your loss. But thank you for sharing. I kind of identified a lot with the description you gave of your friend, and I'm having my own crisis right now... At 28. That scares me, but I hope I find in me the strengh to change, like you did.

[@ClassyJohn]

hi, i'm 30 next year and approaching the same end as your friend. my life feels like a huge f**k up. I can't seem to fix myself....im alone

[@kratosandloki4309]

Trust me he died like a warrior he saw life is just pain nothing else

[@hughman9975]

Similar with my friend this year, except he was 25, he did so much with his life.. But when he hit a bad time it was just, that's it. I don't think he know how to forgive himself for feeling he'd failed. And it's painful because he'll never have a chance to learn how you can fail, and can still come back from that. You can't come back from being dead

[@lyndao7356]

I’m an Old Person who finds you very interesting in your level of transparency. I’ve been waiting for a video like this. You’re too honest to not do it. Damn, man. Keep on & thanks.

[@KFHesson]

Hey, I'm old too. I love change.

[@cjinfantino13]

All of this. I spent nearly two decades in Tech, building a "stable" career and a family of three with my high school sweetheart. Then in 2020, my wife passed away, and I was left to care for my three children. Since then, I've been unearthing what the next chapter of my life was and is, which has led me to founding a fashion company, podcast, and grief platform. At first, it was frustrating, until I realized how much joy I got from being a beginner again. Learning, experimenting, failing - rinse and repeat. I'm so excited for you! Onward and fucking upward.

[@MikeScott55]

Finished reading one of your books 2 months ago and I really enjoyed it. I’m 36 and I’m still starting over in a sense (in school for my masters; still don’t have a “career” yet) so I appreciate hearing that what I’m doing is not pointless in a sense. It could all be for nothing, but maybe not, and that “maybe” keeps me going.

[@lonefaolan6042]

34 years old about to be 35 in the same spot. I am working on my masters with no career as well. I thought I was the only one. How stupid of me 😂

[@paolowa]

Good luck! 🙂

[@davidduncan9201]

Yeah it is a weird age. I am 36 and still studying, and working as much as possible, but I know that I am in a filed that I will stay in for life so that is reassuring. We're still young(ish), there is still time to achieve what we are aiming for.

[@elvisrodneykimera6432]

I actually envy Mark's state of mind

[@IsadoreJohnson]

When you talk about enjoying being bad at things, I related, hard. When I started doing debate, I was awful, and there was so much fun associated with learning, with climbing the mountain. As I reached a peak, I didn’t feel the same inspiration, I felt nervous about losing what I had. I ended up quitting, especially with college and all, and have been on my journey to find deeper sources of satisfaction again

[@rebeccapettiford5389]

When my mom was promoted to to the company she worked for years ago, she was bummed in her new job. She said she was earning a six figure salary for basically doing nothing. She ended up quitting. It sounds like she experienced being atop the mountain..

[@althamish]

@@rebeccapettiford5389 wow that’s crazy

[@traceyhoover]

I LOVE YOU AND I SUPPORT YOU!! You deserve this Mark. Be a beginner. Be excited. Be amazing. Climb.

[@blackrook29]

im 34 i do hope its not too late. ive been in a dark place for about 8 years not going anywhere.

[@oscar-lagrosen]

Mark, you have no idea how thankful I am for this video and your current direction As I’m also learning everything about KZbin creation, hearing your perspective on both sides of the mountains made a huge impact on me. I’m incredibly excited to see what you will create with this channel. As someone who read your books and articles multiple times, I have no doubt that it will resonate with all of us. You have my fullest support 🙌

[@darshakparikh5908]

Everything in this video, from your words to the green screen to the last bit where you get up from your chair, shows humility and honesty. Good luck, Mark.

[@rostovsr6456]

I’m happy for you, that you’re prioritizing what’s important (and best) for you. Stay genuine and never stop being you

[@DeanChereden]

Good for you man. Having a creative outlet that isn't your 'known for' is so important as a creative as you get to learn something new, in your vision, what ever that will be, from trial and error.. true creativity is trying, making mistakes and be happy with it 👍

[@_Lesplay]

I envy you Mark.

[@Wingedmagician]

Sad music 🎼 😢🌧⛈

[@laurynreynolds3350]

I adore you Mark!! 🙈

[@user-lt2wc2lx3p]

Me tooooo

[@JMRabil675]

all he did was brag the entire time, honestly a pointless video.

[@theycallmedip]

You show off your 3 best selling books but honestly models has been most impactful for me and my relationship with myself. The dating life is still a work in progress but that book allowed me to see my accountability within that and have a waaaay healthier understanding to relationships so thank you. Models is way too underrated and I figure everyone would benefit from reading it.

[@iambloodymary]

Is this a book by Mark?

[@matthewhermon2677]

@@iambloodymary Hi there, Jen. Yeah, it's called Models and it's written by Mark.

[@toktok3796]

Absolutely! Very underrated book! Highly suggest reading :-)

[@ginjarh9070]

Facts. I don't understand why people don't talk about this more.

[@iambloodymary]

@@matthewhermon2677 Thank you! Will try to find a copy!

[@thejazzcat117]

Dude, if your channel so far is your "afterthought" level of content, I'm so ridiculously pumped for what comes next!

[@kayligo]

Check out his blog 🤔

[@christhornham]

@@kayligo Absolutley! His blog is amazing. He's inspired a generation of creators.

[@viveknair9380]

33 and struggling. Thank you for the video Sir!

[@xavierrodestami40]

Mark, I am a very shy person and I struggled a lot the last week with a lot of anxiety. On Friday I bought your 2nd book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and it helped me a lot. I will study it and read it. Besides, I laughed a lot with your blog post about the problem or paradox of Self-Improvement. I like how you take things to weird extremes, to show us important lessons. Thanks Mark!

[@mrnaizguy]

Keep going Bro you'll eventually make it

[@laurikruger819]

I love how real you are. Always so authentic with your advice and relatable. Good luck!!

[@samuelhoffmann162]

I’m happy you’ve found a new endeavour, a new goal in life. I love your books and your videos. Simple but brilliant!

[@chessymaye]

Haven't read (yet) any of your books, Mark, but your message is still felt. I particularly like when you said that high-quality problems are still problems, and what you did about it. It's hopeful that you'll encounter more people like me in this platform. Those who don't exactly know you and your past work, but are still looking forward to what you put out next because of what you're doing now. Cheers!

[@GoldenMushroom64]

Mark thank you for everything. You’re the man. I’m looking forward to the future content and best of luck with your journey up this new mountain! 💜

[@abzmahmud2232]

Hey Mark the subtle art book you wrote is one of my favourites and I've enjoyed your content throughout the years. Appreciate your transparency and perspective on the two sides of the mountain. Just sending you some positive vibes. All the best in your current direction.

[@christenthialake2107]

You have no idea how much!!!!!! this resonates with me. I live to try new things and fail at it and win sometimes too! I missed your hiatus during the newsletter sabbatical! I love your perseverance and perspective! Only difference, I’m still an unpublished aspiring author! 😂 Love your work Mark!

[@AlexKashie]

Love your content Mark. It seems like this video is particularly addressed to me, I can totally relate. Long story short: I had a stable career and was holding a senior position for almost 6 years, left everything early this year, moved to a new country and starter a new career from scratch. Sometimes I feel terrible about myself messing up my limited resources and wasting some colleagues’ time, but damn I have been missing the feeling of figuring out how things work and the self-satisfaction that comes with realizing we are progressing/ climbing the mountain. Thank you

[@trevora.875]

Stoked to see a guy like you who has found success in one area, decide to pursue a new challenge. Looking forward to your videos

[@Randimal762]

I feel like the timing of this video couldn't have been more perfect for where I'm currently at in my life (mid-30's, recently accepted a prestigious position in my field). I'm still riding the thrill of the "climb" but I've felt like I'm about to summit soon. Thank you, Mark. You've truly been one of the most influential people in my life.

[@emily4gov]

I'm in my 30's and I went back to college. I suck at school. I always have. But I love it, I love learning. It just doesn't love me back. I have epilepsy and my short term memory is cashed. I'm surrounded by young adults that accidentally get A's while I struggle for C's. All of the extra work I have had to put in through the years has paid off...I remember valuable information from those classes a decade ago because I suck so bad at memorizing I had to study for hours, I recorded my voice asking test questions so I could answer myself while I was driving, and I kept every color-coded 4x6 and all of my notebooks. I sucked when I was in college the first time, but that was one of the happiest times of my life. I passed all of my classes. Ten years later I'm back in it. It's very uncomfortable. So far, so good.

[@dinobuzzati3055]

You can do it emily.

[@andresg4798]

Mark, this was super refreshing to hear I’m really glad you’re going into this medium with that type of passion and creativity, I know we’ll all appreciate it. The Subtle Art wasn’t the book that changed my life( I don’t think just one book ever does) but it was one of the first to really get my gears turning internally to strive for something better, thanks for that and looking forward to what’s to come on this channel and beyond 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TheSammz411]

Oh thank god, I loved your previous jump into video content and have been disappointed when the only Mark Manson youtube suggestions were months old. Also heavily relate to that peak feeling, and recently took up two new hobbies/side projects to get that feeling of Part III you described. It's incredibly freeing and exciting.

[@brimstone6533]

Thanks for sharing this with us Mark. To be honest I was scared that this channel was dead. Glad to hear that the channel is alive.

[@howie15]

I can't wait to see what you'll release in the future! I've always been a fan of YOU, the beginners mindset is fresh and exciting, I don't blame you at all for wanting to return to the bottom of the mountain, so to speak, or in this case, to climb a new one... enjoy the process! All the best.

[@curiosityunleashed]

Let’s go Mark ! You are gonna excel at this too !

[@decideone1]

Wish you the best Mark. Liked your books and your honesty. Definietely will watch your content and keep tracking your climb. Good luck & have fun!

[@hinglemccringleberry5431]

Thats so cool Mark. Following your work since the postmasculine days. You never fail to inspire in one way or the other. Good luck with your new endavours. I'll keep watching, reading etc. Cheers from germany.

[@TheDutchOracle]

It's never too late to do the things you're called to. I love your channel and the down to earth way you express your look on the world and your life. I feel a need to balance things out, since I'm taking life way too seriously lately 😝

[@Georgeberti]

You helped me big time once to get out of a freaking mental mess, and you still keep growing and reinventing yourself. We like your style and the shit you do! We’ll keep watching you 👍

[@GSPV33]

HELL YEAH! I'm really excited for this new mountain. And I relate SO much to this feeling of, experiencing success as just the anxiety of potential failure. The desire for the freedom to fail. I love it. Thank you for this video.

[@jainamrampuria3711]

Really missed your videos, all the best for your new journey. Excited to see you again.

[@ibtissamesalbi1]

I recently started a self help channel, i am a regular reader of your monthly newsletter and i’ve read your two books, your content is always relevant and helpful keep inspiring..

[@toktok3796]

This video gave me goosebumps. Because I am happy for you doing ur thing, keep exploring etc. but also because Im so happy that I once found you! Thanks so much for everything mark! Im so damn sure this is going to be amazing and better than ever 🎉❤ all the best!

[@colleencarter1977]

Love how authentic, open and honest you are!

[@br8979]

It's always a lot easier to follow your dreams, be creative and take risks if you have a financial backing. Taking time out to reflect and looking after yourself isn't something everyone can afford to do unfortunately. But I commend you for finding new ways to challenge yourself and not continuing on the same path only to not rock the boat. The videos are really good, especially if you do everything yourself. Not sure how much pleasure you got out of failing along the way but well done on the result 😊

[@mariolongtin8271]

Light bulb moment ! Thank you so much Mark once again, so happy I found your content around 8 years ago! This is exactly what happened to me, I started off as the beginner and no pressure on me and that changed into the expert with all the pressure on me and I burnt out. I spent the last 3 months rebuilding my habits and focusing on what really matters.

[@Happypandabear]

His vibe and voice are so calming❤❤❤. One of the real ones.

[@Ianman918]

Thanks Mark -- first time checking out your channel. I literally have one of your books on my bookshelf 5 feet away from me. It is very encouraging to hear you say that you think KZbin has so much room for growth and potential (I've been told its already hit its peak and saturated) I'm 26 and have tried building a network marketing business for the last 6 years and have absolutely nothing to show for it. I've hit my ends wit. What I really want is to create my own brand and be absurdly creative too. This little video help me realize it's not too late to start my own brand -- using KZbin and other platforms to fuel my dreams. I've been working on music (loft chill beats) to express my creativity and now want to make KZbin videos again. Thanks Mark

[@punerebel]

Once you achieve success you become a brand, a role model. Then you stop taking risks, making changes looks dangerous. But your authenticity is more relatable then people validating persona. You do you Mark Manson. Thanks for your "Models" and "The Subtle Art..."

[@WhiskATango]

Good luck on this endeavor Mark. Something tells me you’ll rock it per usual.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Love it man. Your refreshing blend of raw honesty and sage wisdom is so enjoyable to watch. This totally resonated with me. Thank you🙏

[@internet.5512]

Mark i really appreciate your work you gave a lots of education from your books or vedios..

[@dj_wilson]

What you describe here hits so close to home. It's weird because I technically sit at the table of "nothing to lose," but it doesn't feel that way. And I continue to trade the potentiality of achieving the life I want for the security of the one I've managed to build. But deep down, I love creating and making mistakes at it. And I'm slowly making the choice to choose that over the boring old choices I've made for years now. Inspiring as always, Mark. Thanks!

[@PkmnMasterHolly]

Hey Mark I love your books and your KZbin channel!! I've been doing KZbin for 5 years myself, and just remember: views and subscribers don't mean much at the end of the day, just focus on making content that makes YOU happy, and that's success in itself. Keep up the great work! Love everything you do! ❤️

[@grammarlessons]

I'm so excited for you! I've NEVER seen a successful person acknowledge the trappings of success and then intentionally return to a beginner state. You're inspirational, dude. I hope you fuck up lots

[@ichbingenug3565]

Hey Mark, I‘m an elderly person still working on her self-improvement. 👵🏻 you’re funny and wise. I instantly hit the subscribe button, now I’m looking forward to your new content. ❤

[@foxwilliam3655]

I feel like a large thing that isnt mentioned here is flexibility in options. I am financially imprisoned, i cant just choose to make a direction to climb on the mountain. If i dont succeed enough i will die, ill run out of money, i wont climb high enough, ill run into problems that i dont have the training or experience to handle. And when i fail it will be the only failure needed to stop me from climbing ever again in the future, because i am broke. Im broke in a sense of having no ability to mechanize success. A lot of people have something that allows them to continue, a college degree, years of experience in some job. If all that you have in a back pocket is 1000 dollars in your bank account and 10 years of working at entry level customer service positions that pay just enough to avoid homelessness, you dont have any leverage in your life to succeed in meaningful ways. I am qualified to do more soul grinding customer service, thats all ive been doing. I find this video tone deaf in that sense. You are rich, doing video content is just a shift from one media content creation job to another, you live in a big city full of friends and family. Your videos are about your past, and if this fails then you still have everything else in your life. You are allowed to pursue because you have leverage.

[@gordo6908]

it might seem that way, but did he ever say it was for proles and plebs?

[@user-vf8yf9se5l]

I feel like I'm in the exact same boat. It's a struggle fr.

[@dianag.1997]

I really love this idea of being excited about not being yet on the top of the mountain, so inspiring! Embracing the imperfection and climbing🙏🏻Thank you, Mark! Wish You all the huge successes and excitements in your new KZbin adventures🤹🏼‍♀️

[@gedewahyu9495]

It's always exciting to follow you on your journey Mark. Bless you 🙏

[@vicksvlogs]

Love how my favourite author (yes you, Mark!) is starting this whole KZbin channel and video content creation journey at the same time as me. Now I can’t wait to fuck up and learn together 🙏🏼

[@nKarje]

He started this channel 3 years ago. Yours was started 10 days ago?

[@vicksvlogs]

@@nKarje ya didn’t watch this video at all did you. Thanks for checking mine out ;)

[@ojukwuii]

Not a lot of people have the guts to move out of the norm, even if it takes a toll on your fulfilment. So glad you're doing this. Here's to a future of both awesome [& crappy] videos🥂

[@katc6128]

*money

[@StephenNickle]

Good for you Mark. I love your writing and I’m excited to follow along with you on KZbin.

[@digitaljimmy123]

Mark your very down to earth. Thank you for this content. This video makes me more appreciative and comfortable with the situation I'm currently in. All I've been thinking of lately is just being at the top and when will I be at the top while in the mean time I should appreciate of the process that I am in.

[@tommyjnich]

I'm 30 and know these exact feelings and am just starting my own youtube journey myself (most of my footage is yet to be aired sorry) Being good and successful at something brings its own pressures and I'm enjoying starting from scratch

[@loreguerrero3786]

Duuuude the fact that you’re doing these videos on your own and it’s the best YT content I’ve seen from you, it’s just priceless. I almost spit my soup at the beginning of the video with the envy, cracked me up 😂 love the new creativity phase ❤

[@christhornham]

I agree! He's definitely got a gift for creativity. His work has definitely inspired me.

[@huhhhhhhhhhhhh09]

As a longtime fan I'm glad to hear you confirm what I've known for a while, you have been half assing it. I really appreciate you being honest about this, I figured it was due to the influx of fame. I think it's great you are getting back to what you enjoy. I turned thirty during Covid and entered a career field that sucked as a result of the pandemic. I completely burned out after years of grinding and climbing the mountain when everything shut down on me right as I was ready to move forward. Excited to see what's up next.

[@dinotoutoulis8388]

Hey Mark, keep on learning so you can teach me new things! Always take care of your health. You got to help yourself before you help others.

[@hananeboumaday4560]

I'm Soo happy and excited for this

[@StephenDix]

As someone who is taking on a very large project with lots of components that I have no idea about, I appreciate your message. It reminds me that failing is part of this process. It's required.

[@virginiaelena3095]

Nailed it Mark! I remember when you signed my book back in 2017. I´ve read 2 of your books and now watch your channel and it is always helpful..real talk and facts! Keep it up...the message of this video is great, especially these days, there is beauty in the messy and not being great at everything!

[@wildcrackers4915]

As long as you keep it honest we appreciate your efforts. We trust you with whatever content you produce because you value quality and it shows. Thank you sincerely!

[@AKXBURNNN]

100% understand how u feel about this Mark, This literally happened to another one of my youtube channels 💀 Thanks for this video im glad u was able to put how i felt into words lol

[@Raiden_3107]

The best author to open my eyes. I wish I've found you sooner in my life. Well it comes to me when i needed u the most. Thanks Mark sir Love from India 🇮🇳

[@mawunyokukah6611]

I’m really expectant for what’s coming from you😍😍. I love you Mark and you will always have my support

[@guillermosahuquillo4499]

After losing against his animators who were on strike, Walt Disney was so pissed off, he did not give a damn about his studios and delegated their management on other people. So he spent hours each day riding with his daughters on his life size model trains with tracks that went around the house… they had so much fun, that a light bulb went on in his head… a park with a railroad that went through all scenarios of his movies… the concept of the Theme Park was born… and he regained his passion for the kind of work he loved

[@pauladams1915]

I suppose if you're financially secure it does give you the freedom to fuck up. Meanwhile........

[@mnelsonnyc]

Awesome Mark! Congrats! We are here for you and looking forward to the next exciting chapter! Hoorah!

[@mOkaCoortezz97]

I'm so happy!! I return to this channel everytime I need a little perspective. It saves my life. Thank you Mark Manson. Cheers.

[@zeineldeinwaleed5572]

Missed your vedios

[@Mac16111]

I am 66 and thinking about going to law school. Cool eh?

[@patrikkrunic9968]

Hi Mark, I am not the one to comment usually but this video put a big smile on my face. After feeling like shit for being a "beginner" in almost everything, it is a relief to hear one of my personal heroes saying that it is a blessing rather than a curse. I have long dreamed of starting my own blog/channel but thought I was too "uneducated" or "inexperienced", but this video felt like a big push to make an ass out of myself and still 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 the process. I love everything you do and aspire to change others people's lives like you did mine when I picked up your book during the pandemic. Cheers!

[@domsawyer8953]

Thank you, Mark. I'm in a start-over phase, as well. Looking forward to being on this journey with you simultaneously. Cheers.

[@arooogaa]

It's not too late to start over at 40, 50 or 60 either.

[@StatchanaReborn]

Music's a bit too loud while talking :/

[@krajesr1]

Amazing, that is exactly what I going through right now. I achieved a lot of my goals and feel anxious falling off the mountain. Thanks Mark

[@RaeganNicoleFry]

I love your books and you've help me so much over the last few years. I am excited to begin this new journey with you. Thank you Mark.

[@Puty0urlipstick0n]

How do you know I'm such a loser

[@Toleich]

What pisses me off about this is that Mark isn't "starting over". He's producing the same stuff he's been writing about his whole career and is starting with hundreds of thousands of viewers. This isn't starting over; it's expanding the market. Furthermore this comment will just be burred under hundreds of comments from big channels blowing smoke and showing support. You want to start out again? Don't use your brand, don't use your contacts, and try to grow a KZbin channel organically on the back of the content... not your existing success.

[@Petra73387772VPEMFK]

Completely agree. And I found your comment:) I sometimes switch to from oldest to find different kinds of comments.

[@ABunnyVTuber]

This is great! Glad to see you moving this direction, would be super cool to get snapshots of your journey. I'm a content creator, but am not consistent (and don't have any type of following for that matter), but I've always appreciated what you do so it would be cool to see your journey in content creation like this, like what you learn, your fuckups, your fuckups that turned out to be super beneficial, etc. etc. Any way you go, though, looking forward to coming along for the ride

[@haidershaharyar]

This resonates with my thought process majorly. Thanks for putting my thoughts into words. Gives me strength.

[@smashingpencils]

Em.... I missed the part where you talk about helping 30-year-olds. All I heard was you talking about yourself.

[@jaxwillbejax]

I adore your work so much. I've read all your books and keep up with your newsletter and videos. This is my favorite video of yours so far! Onto the climb!! I'm right there with you