Mark Manson: The Psychological Skills To Master For Fulfilling Relationships, Inner Peace & Abundance

Get my new book Make Money Easy here! Bestselling author Mark Manson returns for his fourth appearance on the School of Greatness to reveal why self-awareness might be our most critical psychological skill. From torpedoing his early relationships to building a marriage that thrives on acceptance rather than change, Mark shares the vulnerable journey that transformed his approach to human connection. His refreshing take on emotional development—backed by both science and personal experience—offers a roadmap for breaking free from unconscious patterns that sabotage our happiness. Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing tendencies or finding yourself trapped in toxic relationships, this conversation delivers actionable wisdom that will transform how you communicate, set boundaries, and ultimately find peace in a world that constantly demands more. Sign up for Mark’s Newsletter Check out Mark’s YouTube channel Listen to Mark’s podcast In this episode you will learn: Why self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence and how to develop it when your mind is actively trying to deceive you How to receive critical feedback without taking it personally by separating your identity from your actions The psychological skill of creating boundaries that free you from people-pleasing while maintaining meaningful relationships Why acceptance—not trying to change others—is the secret to long-lasting intimate relationships How to leverage confirmation bias (what some call "manifestation") to achieve your goals in a practical, science-backed way For more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1750 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Jerry Wise – greatness.lnk.to/1747SC Elizabeth Gilbert – greatness.lnk.to/1681SC Jefferson Fisher – greatness.lnk.to/1737SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy ! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.