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Social media messes with our expectations because it convinces us that we should be doing everything, everywhere, all at once. But the reality is that we should focus on doing one or two things extremely well, in one place, consistently over a long period of time. Today on the pod, I talk to Noah Kagan, multi-millionaire and multi-business owner, about the type of consistency and habits that lead to wealth. Noah created his own wealth out of self-belief, learning from failing and being careful with what he gives a fuck about. Noah’s story is compelling as he shares how he found success over decades, by never ceasing to try. If you’re looking for some raw talk to get you motivated to go out and do cool shit, this is the episode to sink your energy into. Enjoy. CHAPTERS Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: What Don't You Give a Fuck About? 00:02:43 The Coffee Challenge: Practicing Rejection 00:03:40 Rejection Goals and Taking Action 00:15:23 Figuring Out What You Actually Want 00:18:23 The Journey to Self-Acceptance 00:19:41 Having Something to Look Forward To 00:21:08 The Quality of Your Friendships 00:23:40 Fame, Attention, and Ego 00:25:58 The Will Smith Slap and Being Human 00:32:35 The Slow Ramp Up: How Success Really Happens 00:33:41 Getting Fired From Facebook and Mint 00:44:40 The Power of Starting With One Dollar 00:38:47 Leadership, Self-Awareness, and CEO Surveys 00:51:41 Less Ambitious Goals for Longer Periods 00:55:33 YouTube, Knocking on Doors, and Asking the Right Questions 01:00:12 Mark's Failed Man-on-the-Street Video 01:01:50 The Videos Mark Is Most Proud Of 01:06:43 Hedonic Adaptation and Managing Expectations 01:10:47 Owning Your Word: The Subtle Art of Embracing Your Brand 01:12:30 Closing Thoughts: Did I Give Too Many Fucks? ⇨ Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: ⁠⁠⁠⁨ https://markmanson.net/breakthrough⁩⁠⁠⁠ ⇨ Get clarity on what actually matters. Try Purpose, Mark's AI mentor app that learns your patterns, challenges your blind spots, and helps you take action. Get started at ⁠⁠⁠⁨ https://bit.ly/4w46FMH⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW MARK Mark's IG: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/markmanson⁠ Solved IG: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/solvedpodcast/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://x.com/markmanson⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmanson/⁠ YouTube: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@IAmMarkManson Learn more about your a

Noah Kagan is the founder of AppSumo, dubbed the premier software deal site for solopreneurs, and 8 other million-dollar businesses. He is an entrepreneur with a keen eye for unique business angles and the innate ability to transform the ordinary into extraordinary revenue streams. In his book “Million Dollar Weekend”, Kagan brought to light the company's behind-the-scenes strategies. These insightful revelations cemented Kagan's reputation as an innovative storyteller in the digital marketplace. His approach is laced with a no-nonsense attitude, challenging others to look within and extract their unique selling points. Noah's story exemplifies how, with the right perspective, even the commonplace elements of a business can be repackaged into bestsellers, encouraging entrepreneurs to reexamine the overlooked facets of their operations for hidden gems of opportunity. In this broadcast, Noah Kagan and I talk about (timestamps): [00:00:00] Introduction to Noah Kagan and his book “Million Dollar Weekend” [00:03:37] Thoughts on dealing with self-doubt and finding pride in your work. [00:06:20] How he has implemented his “Now not How” approach in his own company, as well as used it to help others find success in their business ventures. [00:10:42] Noah’s advice to entrepreneurs who are unsure where to focus their energy. [00:16:50] How to create excitement in your business by making boring tasks interesting. [00:18:31] Advice on not letting incomplete projects weigh you down and living the life you want to live. [00:20:17] How small and achievable goals lead to successful outcomes. Relevant Links: Noah Kagan's Website Noah Kagan's LinkedIn Get the Latest Broadcasts of In The Trenches on Your Favorite Podcast Platform: Subscribe to In The Trenches on iTunes Listen to In The Trenches on Spotify Get your weekly dose of In The Trenches on Google Play (Now YouTube Music) How You Can Support In The Trenches Did you enjoy today's broadcast of In The Trenches? Please click here to leave an honest rating and review on iTunes . Your review helps me spread the word of this podcast, which allows me to line up amazing guests and continue to produce this podcast ad-free. Thanks so much in advance for your support.