MARK MANSON IS A WIZARD

I am Vanessa.. can relate so hard... have set me on the path to develop self respect and standards

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Great listen

I loved the no nonsense way this was written and read. It gave some really great information about healthy relationships without sounding preachy or lovey-dovey like other relationship books can be. I personally can't stand romance books or preachy self-help books that just repeatedly say "stand up for yourself", "you deserve better", and "look for the obvious red flags" so this book was really refreshing. Would definitely listen to again.

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If you are fascinated by peoples problems this is for you.

This is more of a podcast than a book but the authors endearing style allows him to communicate with people with huge psychological issues and help them understand themselves. In this book the case history are uplifting starting from a level of awfulness / unbelievability and ending up in a place which each patient becomes human again. As a former family doctor these cases resonate with me, even though I am in a totally different environment. Few people talk openly about their inner anxieties and here you get insights into things that few experience in their lives. There are many well-known therapist of this type, usually females, but it is indeed good to hear a male who has the sort of empathy and honesty to be able to make headway in the lives of these individuals. He does give you a little hope about counselling and that it really can make a difference.

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I loved listening to this on my road trip.

I found pieces from every person that I could relate to in my own relationships. it really helped me identify things in myself I want to work on before I get into a new relationship. Basically, this book is the cheapest therapy session I've ever had.

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Really insightful

This conversational style book was really insightful and interesting, I recommend all people single or in relationships have a listen.

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Absolutely amazing, loved it!

great information, will listen again & again. really helpful and insightful. It's great to hear so many different perspectives

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Worth a listen

Funny, enlightening, but also heart-breaking at times. Enjoyed Mark Manson's new title. Love that the author himself reads this work.

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Changed my life just like all his other work has

I stumbled across Marks first book release on a holiday a few years ago.. and since then not only has he helped me realise what parts of my perspective held me back my entire life, he inspired me to return to my psychology bachelors and go the distance to get my PhD. This release has made me realise I have never known what a boundary was, let alone how to set one, and many of my friendships, work/family relationships, and romantic relationships have had negative roots in various forms. His talks here can be applied to any kind of relationship, family, friends, colleagues, clients, not just romantic ones.

Mark, your work (and this has not failed to disappoint) thus far is the perfect "layman" explanation of many confusing psychological theories that anyone can relate and apply to. I'd say you do it better than many qualified psychologists and psychiatrists. I borrow many of your 2nd book release citations for my university research. This man knows his stuff people. If you want to change your life for the better, I highly recommend. You're my favourite author Mark and I follow everything you release, will continue to. Get on it guys!!!

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Strongly recommend this to everyone

This was really well done and I really enjoyed listening to this. This is great for anyone interested in relationships.

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Fly on the wall therapy sessions

It was so awesome being narrated by the author! He's a very likeable guy.
It was kind of like a podcast series, with a bunch of interviews, repeating with the same people over time. I learnt a lot from this book. Even though I've learnt about boundaries, narcissism and codependence form an intellectual perspective, and looking at my own situation, I found by listening to this book I really skilled up with tools I could put into practice, and identified some maladaptive traits in myself. Watching the interviewees grow and transform over the space of a few months was quite amazing, and I think it gives hope to all listeners that they can implement the ideas in the book to their benefit, and in a reasonable time frame.

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