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Solved, Answers: Finding Purpose, Failing Better, and the AI Future
SOLVED with Mark Manson
1 hour 29 minutes
2 weeks ago
Solved, Answers: Finding Purpose, Failing Better, and the AI Future
This one’s different. In this special year-end episode, I answer your questions—from the deep stuff about purpose and motivation, to the uncomfortable realities of change, burnout, failure, and dealing with unsupportive family. I also share the behind-the-scenes chaos of building SOLVED this year, what I learned about making massive, meaningful content, and what’s coming in 2026 (spoiler: boundaries, ego, and maybe some live shows).
This is part personal, part philosophical, and part therapy session disguised as a podcast. If you’ve been wondering what’s next—or why you feel stuck—this one’s for you. See you in 2026.
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Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:13) Recap of 2025
(03:42) What if I don't have a single purpose?
(06:07) Why don't I feel a strong need for purpose?
(08:32) How do I find purpose when doing things I don't find important?
(12:34) I'm having issues on getting motivated on one thing
(19:35) What if my family doesn't support my purpose?
(23:15) I'm struggling with the idea that purpose must be bigger than yourself
(26:04) How Mark got Purpose AI to work
(32:55) Questions from YouTube
(33:13) How do you change yourself?
(36:43) Finding meaning after AI takeover
(44:01) What would a Models rewrite look like today?
(48:19) Mark's first heartbreak
(54:31) What would Mark put on Voyager 1?
(57:35) Self-doubt on something you make
(1:02:12) Mark's next book?
(1:03:38) Tours around the world
(1:05:55) Goals for 2026
(1:08:14) Podcast changes for 2026
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SOLVED with Mark Manson
Mark Manson is a three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author and 20-year personal development industry veteran. Solved is the most comprehensive, evidence-based, overly-researched podcast on the planet to help you get an issue in your life, err... solved.
