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The Meat Mafia Podcast
Tucker Max: The Price of Freedom, Dealing with Your Sh*t, & Finding a Wife | MMP #199

The Meat Mafia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 73:26


How do you possibly summarize Tucker Max's story? Let me give it a shot. Yes, he's sold millions of books. Yes, he's now living on a ranch. But, the details of his wild and illustrious life aren't easy to put into words. His first book was published in 2001. Unlike most ranchers, Tucker's first book has nothing to do with farming, animal agriculture, or growing your own food. No. Tucker's first book was called The Definitive Book of Pick-up Lines, which was then followed by Belligerence and Debauchery: The Tucker Max Stories and then his most famous books I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell and Assholes Finish First. So, what happened between Tucker writing books about drinking beers, partying, and womanizing, and starting a ranch in Texas? Well, that's what we set out to discover in this conversation. We unpacked Tucker's life before writing, which includes an incomplete law career and failed attempts at corporate life. As you'll hear in our conversation, we spent a good deal of time discussing where people get stuck in their careers and why people struggle to make change. In many ways, Tucker's early career set him on a path to desperately find his calling. And, he certainly found it in writing. He's written and sold millions of copies of books, started a publishing agency, and become an authoritative figure in the world of written media. But, that doesn't really do Tucker's full story justice. He's also launched a successful podcast called The Mating Grounds, had a movie made about his stories, and been an outspoken visionary for the Paleo movement, psychedelics as a tool to heal emotional trauma, and the growth of Jiu-Jitsu as a sport. His life now looks very different than what it once was. He's a father and a farmer. He raises his own food and spends most of his days solving problems on his farm and spending time with his kids. His movement through different phases of life has caught the attention of many, and his insights on life drive home a powerful message on the power of change and growth. We really enjoyed this conversation and we think you will too!InstagramTwitterWebsiteAudible Books SPONSORS The Carnivore Bar - CODE MAFIA for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It's a daily product for us! Perennial Pastures - 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana NOBLE ORIGINS Complete and simple, animal-based protein powder with an organ blend for additional nutrition! AFFILIATES LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet Farrow Skincare - Use the CODE 'MAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA10' for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Crisps - 10% OFF - Carnivore / Animal-based snacks for eating healthy on the go! CODE: MEATMAFIA Pluck Seasoning - 10% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! CODE: MAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! CODE 'MEATMAFIA25' TIME STAMPS 2:00- Background  8:00- Be content with what you're doing15:30- Growth and having to leave people behind20:30- Tucker maturing32:40- The effects of sleeping with many women35:00- Psychedelics48:35- Being done with life trauma53:00- Owning a ranch59:30- Resistance on the next thing

The Meat Mafia Podcast
#48: Tucker Max (@TuckerMax) - How to Prepare for Uncertain Times?

The Meat Mafia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 76:45


Tucker Max is best known as the New York Times best-selling author of I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Assholes Finish First, and Hilarity Ensues. Tucker essentially created the genre of writing for ‘fratire', a form of satire where he wrote about stories from his comical and crazy social life from his 20s. Since then he has developed a name for himself in the world of media, owning his own publishing agency, as well as the world of health and wellness as an early advocate for the paleo diet, martial arts, and psychedelic medicine. Tucker's perspective of the world offers a unique lens into a man who has recreated himself in the public eye and today he spends much of his time building his ranch and writing stories about his path towards creating extreme ownership in his life. In our conversation with Tucker, he offers his insights into a blog post he recently wrote called What I See Coming & How I Am Preparing as well as how he sees the world today. We are excited to share what Tucker has to say. Enjoy! Before we get rolling here, we want to give a quick shout-out to our friends over at Farrow Skincare. They are offering 15% off for members of the Meat Mafia, so go check out their website in the link below and use promo code ‘Mafia' at checkout to get yourself a discount. The products they make are 100% natural and animal-based, using no filler chemicals like your typical cosmetic company. Famous Tucker Max Appearances: Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory Mark Moss's Market Disruptors Marty Bent's TFTC

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Big Questions with Cal Fussman
Tucker Max: On Books and Personal Growth

Big Questions with Cal Fussman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 56:25


The best-selling author tells Cal how he transformed from writer of the New York Times bestsellers I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and Assholes Finish First to a dad playing Candyland with his kids. That, in itself, is quite a story. But that’s not all. He’s also founded a publishing company called Scribe to help people write their books. This also has Cal very curious. Many takeaways on the state of the publishing industry and personal growth from a master raconteur.

The Business Method Podcast: High-Performance & Entrepreneurship
Ep.406 ~ Do Assholes Really Finish First? ~ Tucker Max

The Business Method Podcast: High-Performance & Entrepreneurship

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 64:45


Tucker Max ~ Influencer and Author ~ Current Series ~ 100 Interviews with 100 Major Influencers Having a polarizing personality helps many people gain influence and fame.  It helps potential fans understand exactly what they stand for, and quite often they are the person saying and doing things that others wish they could do or should do themselves.  Today's guest started his career with one of the most controversial personalities out there. In 2009, he was ranked as Time Magazine's Top Influential People, and his name is Tucker Max.   Tucker is the author of many New York Times best-selling books such as, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Assholes Finish First, What Women Want, Sloppy Seconds, and Hilarity Ensues. Tucker features wild stories he had with partying and women that were true stories of his life, many of which brought a lot of comedy and controversy to surface. He continued this lifestyle and stories for many years until 2012 when he decided he was done with the lifestyle after he had begun psychotherapy.  Today, he is married with three children and on the show, Tucker talks a bit about being a major author and influencer, comedy, his life, his past, the growth that came from his experiences, his biggest regrets, and of course how he sees life today.   09:30: Why Tucker Lives in Austin, Texas 15:55: What is the Biggest Change of Tucker's Past Decade 25:30: Learning How to Be Funny 32:40: The History of Humor 36:45: Tucker's Regrets 51:00: Difference in Comedy Styles 54:40: Tucker Meeting His Now Wife   Contact Info: https://scribewriting.com

The SuperHuman Academy Podcast
Ep. 228: Tucker Max On Why Writing A Book Is So Important And What It Really Takes To Write One

The SuperHuman Academy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 44:17


Greetings, SuperFriends! Today we are joined by Tucker Max. Tucker is the writer of four New York Times Best Sellers, 3 of which were #1 on the list, which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. You have probably heard of some his books like I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell and Assholes Finish First. But today, Tucker is in a totally different sphere of the universe. He is the co-founder of Scribe, a company that helps people turn ideas into books. As you'll see, this is something that Tucker is really passionate about, as he's passionate about helping people who have knowledge empower and impact the lives of others. We talk all about that throughout the episode. We talk about his experience as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, and we also talk about why he is so invested in this message and why it's so important to him. Moreover, we went into Tucker's recent delving into MDMA therapy, and how that deeply impacted his life and changed the way he is as a human being. We talked about success habits, books that have impacted his life, and many more things that you will discover in the episode. I really enjoyed this one, as I always enjoy hanging out with Tucker - I'm sure you're going to do the same as well! -Jonathan Levi  

Humans 2.0 | Mind Upgrade
Reality Behind Where Success Comes From w/ Tucker Max

Humans 2.0 | Mind Upgrade

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 6:16


Tucker is the co-founder of Scribe Media formerly known as Book In A Box, a company that turns book writing and publishing into a service. Tucker Max has written three #1 New York Times Best Sellers, which have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. He is credited with being the originator of the literary genre, "fratire,His first book, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, spent five years on the NYT list, and has over 2 million copies in print. His second book, Assholes Finish First, and his third book, Hilarity Ensues, are also NY Times Best Sellers. He co-wrote and produced the movie based on his life/book, also titled “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.” He has also been credited with being the originator and leader of a new literary genre, “fratire,” is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever have three books on the NY Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time, and was nominated to the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential List in 2009.------ http://tuckermax.com/- https://scribemedia.com/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Humans 2.0 | Mind Upgrade
143: Tucker Max | How to Fundamentally Change Your Identity

Humans 2.0 | Mind Upgrade

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 49:14


Tucker is the co-founder of Scribe Media formerly known as Book In A Box, a company that turns book writing and publishing into a service. Tucker Max has written three #1 New York Times Best Sellers, which have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. He is credited with being the originator of the literary genre, "fratire,His first book, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, spent five years on the NYT list, and has over 2 million copies in print. His second book, Assholes Finish First, and his third book, Hilarity Ensues, are also NY Times Best Sellers. He co-wrote and produced the movie based on his life/book, also titled “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.” He has also been credited with being the originator and leader of a new literary genre, “fratire,” is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever have three books on the NY Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time, and was nominated to the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential List in 2009.------ http://tuckermax.com/- https://scribemedia.com/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Humans 2.0 Archive
143: Tucker Max | How to Fundamentally Change Your Identity

Humans 2.0 Archive

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 49:14


Tucker is the co-founder of Scribe Media formerly known as Book In A Box, a company that turns book writing and publishing into a service. Tucker Max has written three #1 New York Times Best Sellers, which have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. He is credited with being the originator of the literary genre, "fratire,His first book, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, spent five years on the NYT list, and has over 2 million copies in print. His second book, Assholes Finish First, and his third book, Hilarity Ensues, are also NY Times Best Sellers. He co-wrote and produced the movie based on his life/book, also titled “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.” He has also been credited with being the originator and leader of a new literary genre, “fratire,” is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever have three books on the NY Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time, and was nominated to the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential List in 2009.------ http://tuckermax.com/- https://scribemedia.com/Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Going Deep with Aaron Watson
323 Sharing the Secrets of a NYT Bestseller w/ Tucker Max

Going Deep with Aaron Watson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 34:55


Tucker Max is an American author and public speaker. He chronicled his drinking and sexual encounters in the form of short stories on his website TuckerMax.com,which has received millions of visitors since Max launched it as the result of a bet in 2000.   I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell was a New York Times #1 Bestseller and made the Bestseller List each year from 2006 to 2012. It has sold over one million copies worldwide, including 400,000 copies in 2009 alone. In 2010, he released a book titled Assholes Finish First, and in 2012 marked the literary releases of both Hilarity Ensues and Sloppy Seconds: The Tucker Max Leftovers. He was a 2009 Time 100 finalist based on internet votes, although he did not make the magazine list   His new company is Book in a Box, a service for helping busy experts transfer their wisdom into a book format. The company interviews clients in a systematic way that properly structures their ideas. They then turn those words into a book. All clients need to do, as the author, is answer questions about what they already know. Everything else is handled by BIAB’s team of experienced publishing professionals.   Tucker’s Challenge; Ask yourself “Why” multiple times until you reach an irreducible answer.   Get a Free PDF of Tucker’s How-To-Guide   If you liked this interview, check out episode 118 with Kevin Kelly where we discuss the inevitable technological trends shaping our future.

Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu
#54 Tucker Max on How to Totally Reinvent Yourself

Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 55:48


Tucker Max transformed himself in ways most people wouldn’t have predicted. He’s evolved from writing New York Times best-selling non-fiction about the sex-filled, drunken escapades of his 20s, to being a devoted family man and passionate entrepreneur set on helping others. Tucker shares the major turning points in his life and everything in between on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. SHOW NOTES: Tucker breaks down the process of reinventing himself. [4:00] Tucker discusses the breakthrough that turned his life around. [10:30] Tucker describes how therapy helped him change. [13:30] Tucker shares the steps he took to become more self-aware. [17:45] Tom and Tucker discuss taking ownership of your life. [23:50] Tucker reveals his goals as a parent. [29:04] Tucker explains when he recognized he wanted something new in life. [33:04] Tucker shares the impact he wants to have on the world. [46:48]   QUOTES: “The way to deal with suffering is accepting that suffering, recognizing that it is suffering, and then letting it sort of have its say, and then moving on from that.” [29:25] “One thing I think I do better than most people, even successful people: I'm always willing to face the truth once I know it.” [34:00] “Rituals done right, I think integrate thinking, feeling, and accountability in a public way and they commit you to something that you want.” [35:40] “All success gets you is the conditional opportunity to prove yourself again.” [41:43]   Impact Theory is proudly sponsored by Audible. Start your free trial here: www.audible.com/impact   FOLLOW TUCKER MAX: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2CPJVWD WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2EQMVme BLOG: http://bit.ly/2COLXGs INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2EOJNr4 LINKEDIN: http://bit.ly/2Am8qYJ FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2E5fQ4H   BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell- http://amzn.to/2CBdI8A [1:08] Assholes Finish First- http://amzn.to/2ETNxHY [1:10] Trust Me I’m Lying- http://amzn.to/29OZZN4 [1:31]   PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ryan Holiday- http://bit.ly/2n38TNI [1:16] Simon Sinek- http://bit.ly/1SXNsHI [31:36] JT McCormick- http://bit.ly/2CVQya5 [43:24]   COMPANIES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Book in a Box- http://bit.ly/2E2IjZ0 [2:11]   CONCEPTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Psychoanalysis- http://bit.ly/1KPHpzq [13:12]

Bacon Wrapped Business With Brad Costanzo | Sizzling Hot Business Advice Guaranteed To Make You Fat...PROFITS!
Justin Ross Lee: Hacking His Way To Platinum Status And Bending Rules ‘Til They Break

Bacon Wrapped Business With Brad Costanzo | Sizzling Hot Business Advice Guaranteed To Make You Fat...PROFITS!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2016 71:46


When I first announced I’d be interviewing today’s guest, half the people I spoke to asked me “WHY would you interview HIM?” The other half typically responded “I can’t wait to hear THIS one.” The NY Post calls him “The Ego That Attacked NYC” and much like Howard Stern, he relishes his status of being nearly equally loved and hated by basically everyone and he doesn’t really care as long as you don’t forget him (which would be hard to do). Justin Ross Lee is an “asshole.” But that’s not MY opinion, he states it clearly in the title of his first major book: “Don’t You Know Who I Think I Am?: Confessions of a First-Class Asshole“ He often goes by his initials “JRL” but he’s also (in)famous for coining the term “Jew Jetter” to describe his very unique brand of travel hacking and manipulating his way to access an amazingly luxurious lifestyle. (He’s been referred to as an aristo-brat… though he may have given himself this name as well). He's also the founder of the luxurious pocket square company: Pretentious Pocket So Why Would I Invite Such A Person Onto My Show And Give Hime Even More Attention? Well it wouldn’t be the first time I invited a self-confessed asshole on the show. Listeners who’ve heard my interview with 3 time NY Times Bestselling Author Tucker Max who wrote “I hope the serve beer in hell” and “Assholes Finish First” will understand why. I believe you can learn something from (almost) anyone. So I hope you enjoy my interview with JRL as much as I did having the conversation. And if you want more, I highly suggest you grab his book was just released on Amazon… “Don’t You Know Who I Think I Am?: Confessions of a First-Class Asshole“ http://justinrosslee.com http://facebook.com/justinrosslee http://twitter.com/justinrosslee http://instagram.com/justinrosslee Buy the book on Amazon

Bacon Wrapped Business With Brad Costanzo | Sizzling Hot Business Advice Guaranteed To Make You Fat...PROFITS!
TUCKER MAX Wants To Pull Your Book Out Of Your Head And Help You Build Your Business

Bacon Wrapped Business With Brad Costanzo | Sizzling Hot Business Advice Guaranteed To Make You Fat...PROFITS!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2016 56:47


Books have the power to teach, transform, entertain, sell and spread ideas, and to build credibility and celebrity for its author. Today's guest is one of the most criticized and controversial authors in modern times and one of the most disruptive, inventive, and successful authors on the planet.Tucker Max is a three-time #1 New York Times best-selling author that has sold over 3 million books worldwide. He is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever have three books on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at the same time! He singlehandedly created a new genre of books called “fratire” with titles such as “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell,” “Assholes Finish First,” and “Hilarity Ensues.”Those who have followed his path have witnessed a remarkable reinvention of his personal brand from a slinger of hilarious and misogynistic tales of debauchery to disrupting the book publishing industry and tripled his royalties to becoming the Founder and CEO of a multi-million dollar business helping people to write best-selling books, without ever typing a word. Tucker's company, Book in a Box, has created an ingenious way for people to write books fast, without ever writing a word.On our call today we discuss the process of that and discuss unique effective strategies to market your book and build your brand on the back of it. We also discuss some of the growing pains that Tucker experienced as a CEO and how he found his own executive coach who became a partner in this business from reading dozens of books by other coaches and settling on Cameron Herold, the author of Double Double and a future guest of Bacon Wrapped Business.Some Topics We Discussed Include:The Book In A Box process of turning your ideas into a bookReasonable expectations and return on investment of writing a bookUnique and effective ways to use your book as a marketing toolHow to properly target your audience before the book gets writtenBrad's unique strategy of using Amazon to gift your book to highly influential peopleThe importance of finding quality CEO/COO for your business and how Tucker did it.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How To Rate and Review Us»Join the Bacon Wrapped Business Community today: Bacon Wrapped Business on FacebookBrad Costanzo on FacebookBrad Costanzo on LinkedInBrad Costanzo on YouTubeBrad Costanzo on Twitter

Going Deep with Aaron Watson
123 Tucker Max, Sharing the Secrets of a NYT Bestseller

Going Deep with Aaron Watson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2016 34:55


Tucker Max is an American author and public speaker. He chronicled his drinking and sexual encounters in the form of short stories on his website TuckerMax.com, which has received millions of visitors since Max launched it as the result of a bet in 2000.   I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell was a New York Times #1 Bestseller and made the Bestseller List each year from 2006 to 2012. It has sold over one million copies worldwide, including 400,000 copies in 2009 alone. In 2010, he released a book titled Assholes Finish First, and in 2012 marked the literary releases of both Hilarity Ensues and Sloppy Seconds: The Tucker Max Leftovers. He was a 2009 Time 100 finalist based on internet votes, although he did not make the magazine list   His new company, Book in a Box, is a service for helping busy experts transfer their wisdom into book format. The company interviews clients in a systematic way that properly structures their ideas. They then turn those words into a book. All clients need to do, as the author, is answer questions about what they already know. Everything else is handled by BIAB’s team of experienced publishing professionals.   Tucker’s Challenge; Ask yourself “Why” multiple times until you reach an irreducible answer.   Get a Free PDF of Tucker’s How-To-Guide   Connect with Tucker Twitter Website   If you liked this interview, check out episode 118 with Kevin Kelly where we discuss the inevitable technological trends shaping our future.

The Create Your Own Life Show
109: The Anatomy of a Bestselling Book — Tucker Max

The Create Your Own Life Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 39:44


Tucker Max received his BA from the University of Chicago in 1998, and his JD from Duke Law School in 2001. He even attended Duke Law School on an academic scholarship, where he neglected to buy any of his textbooks for his final two years and spent part of one semester–while still enrolled in classes–living in Cancun. His first book, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, is a #1 New York Times Best Seller, spent five years on the list, and has over 2 million copies in print. His second book, Assholes Finish First, and his third book, Hilarity Ensues, are also NY Times Best Sellers. He co-wrote and produced the movie based on his life/book, also titled “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.” He has also been credited with being the originator and leader of a new literary genre, “fratire,” is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever have three books on the NY Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time, and was nominated to the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential List in 2009. He currently lives in Austin, Texas. Tucker and business partner, Zach Obront, took his knowledge of publishing and created Book in A Box. The company has the formula for book creation, and is the result of a challenge to Tucker to help a woman produce her book — $4 million in sales later, Book in a Box is growing rapidly and created over 200 books.   In This Episode: What to do when getting fired from multiple jobs. Turning your life experiences into a blog, and into a book. Directing writing to the audience, not yourself. Focus on invalidating business ideas to validate them. How to figure out if your business idea can scale. Figuring out the purpose of your book. The questions to ask yourself when writing a book. What having a book does for you. The biggest lesson in entrepreneurship.   Tucker's Favorite Quote: “If I make the decision about me, I lose. If I make it about us, I win.”   Tucker's Favorite Books: Malcom X's Autobiography Links From Today's Show:www.tuckermax.com www.bookinabox.com/create www.jeremyryanslate.com/strategy Today's Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com

The Rich Roll Podcast
Tucker Max Grows Up: How To Own Your Emotional Truth, Redefine Your Story & Find Happiness

The Rich Roll Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2015 145:14


“All life really boils down to, for humans, are the relationships with the people you love and the things you do that matter to other people.”Tucker MaxThis week I'm going out on a limb.When the opportunity arose to sit down with Tucker Max, I admit to a little discomfort and trepidation. On the one, hand, I was genuinely honored he was interested in doing the show. On the other hand, I wasn't convinced he was the right fit for what I do.To be sure, Tucker Max is a high performing super-achiever. He is incredibly bright. He is insanely accomplished. And he has millions of fans the world over. Nominated to TIME magazine's “100 Most Influential List” of 2009, Tucker's first book I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell* was a #1 New York Times Bestseller, spent 5 years on the list and ultimately sold over 2 million copies. He followed it up with two more books, both of which were also New York Times Bestsellers. Perhaps most impressive? Tucker is one of only three writers — along with Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis — to ever have three books on the New York Times Non-Fiction Bestseller List at the same time.Tucker Max is a publishing juggernaut.Irrespective of whatever opinion you may hold about the content of those books, you cannot deny that is a towering achievement.However, it's these very books, the fratire genre he singlehandedly birthed, and Tucker’s very public persona as America’s foremost bro — well known for his healthy ego, brash opinions and candid chronicling of his outlandish partying exploits – that gave me considered pause.Do I really want to talk to a guy who wrote a book called Assholes Finish First?* It’s just not my scene. It's not what I’m about. I don’t support those ideas. I'm not interested in that guy. It’s not me.But what is interesting, and why I ultimately decided to go forward with this interview, is that's not Tucker either. At least not any more.The Tucker Max of today is not the same hard drinking, hard partying, womanizing Tucker Max that made him famous and rich.In the wake of his staggering success, Tucker woke up to realize that all the material benefits he worked so hard to attain just weren't quite all they were cracked up to be. None of it made him happy.So what then? Ego must submit to introspection. Entering a period of honest self-reflection, Tucker took inventory of his life. He underwent psychological analysis. He asked himself the hard questions. What is truly important?In a word, Tucker Max grew up.Emerging from that former guy far more self-actualized, Tucker is telling a new story. Retired from fratire writing and the partying lifestyle, Tucker is now happily married (yes, monogamous) with Bishop, his newborn son. Today he is an angel investor and start up entrepreneur with a successful and exciting new venture designed to democratize publishing called Book In A Box. He co-founded and co-hosts The Mating Grounds, a popular podcast designed to help men have successful relationships with women. And September marks the release of his new book See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crypto Talks
Writing, Money and Book in a Box

Crypto Talks

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2015 34:37


My today's guest is Tucker Max. His first book, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, is a #1 New York Times Best Seller, spent five years on the list, and has over 2 million copies in print. His second book, Assholes Finish First, and his third book, Hilarity Ensues, are also NY Times Best Sellers. He co-wrote and produced the movie based on his life/book, also titled “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.” He has also been credited with being the originator and leader of a new literary genre, “fratire,” is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever have three books on the NY Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time, and was nominated to the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential List in 2009. He currently lives in Austin, Texas. Interview Highlights There is 1 way to know if your writing us good and that's if people who don't know you and don't care about you read it and recommend it to their friends. Quality is not measured by how beautiful your sentence is. The quality of your writing is measured by how may people take value from it. There is no such thing as a strategy that works all the time. If you're an author and you think that selling a lot of books will change your life and will solve all your problems and make everything better and complete you as a person - it won't. All that money does is make you a bigger version of whatever you were before. Useful links Book in a Box Book in a Box book (coming soon)