This week\u2019s guest on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu is Mark Manson. Mark Manson is the New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck and the new book, Everything is Fucked: A Book About Hope. \nIn this episode he talks about eating shit sandwiches, the importance of hope and how to peel away the layers of your values & identity. \n[Original air date: May 14, 2019]. \n\nSHOW NOTES: \nWhy Mark Manson focuses on values rather than traditional metrics of success [3:01] \nWhat made Mark Manson change his focus from music to writing and why he \u201cmourned\u201d his change in career [8:03] \nHow to establish a foundation of strong values for yourself (and why it matters) [10:19] \nHow to decide what your beliefs should be in order to have a better life [14:24] \nWhy you need to decide on your favorite flavor of \u201cshit sandwich\u201d [17:24] \nHis description of Newton\u2019s emotional laws and why you shouldn\u2019t always trust your emotions [18:53] \nHow to build your willpower so that you can do things that are difficult [22:38] \n\u201cOur self worth equals the sum of our emotions over time\u201d [28:06] \nHow to create a new identity and sense of self (how do you find yourself in a moment of crisis?) [31:24] \nHow to develop resilience and why you have a relationship with yourself just as you have a relationship with someone else & the difference between low and high self-esteem [32:44] \nHow to peel back the layers that make up your sense of self [36:19] \nThe truth about identity [40:27] \nWhy you should always be challenging yourself [42:15] \nWhy you should surround yourself with people who disagree with you [42:43] \nWhere you can find out more about Mark Manson [43:29] \nThe impact Mark Manson wants to have in the world [44:04] \n\nFOLLOW TOM:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/\nTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu\n\nSPONSORS:\nIf you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission.\xa0\nSign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact now to grow your business \u2013 no matter what stage you\u2019re in.\nGet 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact.\nRight now get 55% off your Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at https://babbel.com/IMPACTTHEORY.\nRight now, download NetSuite\u2019s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free, at https://netsuite.com/theory.\nHead to https://squarespace.com/impact for a free 14 day trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.\nGet an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to https://monarchmoney.com/IMPACT.\nSign up and download Grammarly for FREE at https://grammarly.com/tom.\nSecure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech \u2013 Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial.\nTake control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping.\n\n***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\xa0\n\n*New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!*\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\n\n*****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz*****\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices