Mark Manson

Mark Manson is the American blogger-turned-author who reframed self-help for a cynical generation. After years writing frank essays on relationships and personal growth, he broke out with The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, a profane counter to feel-good positivity that sold millions and defined a genre. His writing argues that a good life comes from choosing what to care about, not from relentless optimism. He later co-wrote Will Smith’s memoir, applying the same unsentimental honesty to someone else’s story.