"Don't Try" -- The Strange Life Lessons of Charles Bukowski

Charles Bukowski lived life as a drunk, gambler, and unapologetic misfit—but his brutally honest philosophy has inspired millions. While most life advice comes from billionaires and celebrities, Bukowski found wisdom in the messy parts of existence. In this video, I explore the powerful insights we can learn from Bukowski's chaotic life. For useful practical advice each week, sign up for my free newsletter: http://bit.ly/3JRg3NX If you are not already a member of my premium membership, get access to my courses and exclusive writing here: http://bit.ly/3LwHWfi I am Mark Manson, 3x #1 NY Times bestselling author of: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - https://mrk.mn/3svfxcu Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope - https://mrk.mn/2RNxVAD I share other types of content to make you a less awful human in these places: https://instagram.com/markmanson/ https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson/ https://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/ https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/ Thanks for watching. Written & Directed by Mark Manson Produced by Will Weir Editing and Animation by Daniel Johnson Director of Photography is Jess Choi Thumbnail by Jonathan Sippel