“At the core of all human behavior, the good feelings we all want are more or less the same. Therefore, what we get out of life is not determined by the good feelings we desire but by what bad feelings we're willing to sustain.”

American self-help author and blogger

Mark Manson is an American self-help author and blogger. He is known for writing about personal growth in a direct, unsentimental style. His work is centered on self-improvement and practical advice, which has made him a widely read voice in the self-help space. He writes for readers looking for straightforward reflections on life, values, and how to handle difficulty.