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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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