About

Mark Manson is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of two influential books: 'Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope' and 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life'. His second book notably became a mega-bestseller, claiming the #1 spot in fourteen different countries.

His writings resonate globally, with his books having been translated into more than 50 languages and selling over 12 million copies worldwide. Mark is also the man behind MarkManson.net, one of the largest personal growth websites in the world, boasting more than two million monthly readers and half a million subscribers.

Mark's writing style has been uniquely described as ‘self-help for people who hate self-help’ — a refreshing and straightforward brand of life advice and cultural commentary that appeals to an international audience. He is a respected contributor across various media platforms. His insights and commentary have appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, Forbes, Vice, CNN, and Vox, among many others.

He currently resides in New York City, where he continues to inspire and influence through his writing.

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Mark Manson has a Credibility rating of 542 out of 1000, calculated using our proprietary algorithm.

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Mark Manson has a credibility rating of 542 out of 1000 on Modern Mentor AI, making them a moderately credible voice, ranking #2 of the 308 self-help thought leaders we track. The rating weighs reach against substance, so a high score reflects more than popularity.

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As of August 2026, Mark Manson's credibility rating is 542/1000, calculated by our proprietary algorithm. Read about the methodology on the How it Works page.