In a world obsessed with relentless positivity and "manifesting" success, Mark Manson’s arrived like a cold splash of water to the face.

Procrastination usually comes from waiting for "inspiration" or "motivation." Manson flips the script: Action →right arrow Inspiration →right arrow

Unlike traditional self-help books that tell you you’re special and deserve happiness, Manson argues that life is essentially a series of problems, and the key to happiness is simply choosing better problems. 1. The Feedback Loop from Hell

Most of us are "average" in most things we do. Manson argues that the modern obsession with being "exceptional" is actually a recipe for misery. When you accept your own ordinariness, you relieve yourself of the pressure to be a superstar, which actually frees you up to accomplish what you truly care about. 3. Choose Your Struggles