I came across a Facebook questionnaire supposedly from Mark Manson and, despite my suspicions of it being a scam, I decided to fill it out. To my surprise, I received a message from Mark's manager, informing me that Mark is organizing an event in La Jolla and extending an invitation to me.
The event revolved around a mentee of Mark's who was working on overcoming her social anxiety by delivering a 10-minute speech in front of a crowd of 50 people. The whole setup was kept a secret from the speaker, but she handled it admirably.
During the event, I had the opportunity to have a brief conversation with Mark. I expressed my gratitude for his writings, particularly the recommended books to read to be a less horrible person. We both shared an appreciation for Cheryl Strayed's "Tiny Beautiful Things," although we found her book "Wild" to be a bit disappointing.
I wholeheartedly endorse Mark's writings and encourage others to explore them.
