The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be positive all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.
For decades we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. “F*ck positivity,” Mark Manson says. “Let’s be honest, shit is f*cked, and we have to live with it.” In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is – a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mind-set that has infected modern society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.
Manson makes the argument, backed by both academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited – “not everybody can be extraordinary; there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault”. Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek.
There are only so many things we can give a f*ck about, so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.
13 reviews for The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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megan1230 –
Perfect Way to Start the Year
I picked this one up for the Barnes & Noble weekly challenge (Week 1: Meditative), and while itâs not traditionally shelved as a meditative book, Iâd argue that it absolutely fits the bill. Manson weaves in a surprising amount of Buddhist philosophy and introspective thinking, making it a perfect guide for anyone looking to reset their mindset and cut through the noise.ð Why It Hit Home:ð§ââï¸ Protecting Your Peace â Despite the in-your-face title, this book is really about choosing what you care about wisely, prioritizing honesty over fake politeness, and letting go of the small stuff.ð¬ Brutal Honesty â Itâs a refreshing reminder that we donât need to sugarcoat our feelings or pretend to care about things that donât matter. Itâs about finding your priorities and sticking to them, unapologetically.𤣠Darkly Funny â Mansonâs blunt, irreverent style had me laughing out loud more than once, and the lessons stick because of it.ð Final Take: Iâd love to send this book to a few people who could really use the message, but that would be giving a f*ck, and this book just taught me not to do that.ð¬ Have you read this one? Did it change how you look at your priorities?#BookReview #TheSubtleArtOfNotGivingAF #NonfictionReads #MindsetReset #SelfHelpBooks #NewYearNewMindset
Katie Watkins –
Young adults need to read this!
The words of this book are a slap to the face and a kick in the rear end that we ALL need to hear! This should be eye-opening for the youth and young adults of today, and even for those who are still a little lost in their 30s and 40s. Please take the time to read and embrace this book!
Customer –
America IS a Republic NOT a democracy!
Pg.112 talks about “our democracy” and “democratic values”. AMERICA IS A REPUBLIC!!! IT’S NOT A DEMOCRACY!!! democracy literally means majority rules, screw the minority. Doesn’t have to be more than half either. Just has to be the most. I could have one of 4 groups and if I had 26% we would become the ruling class over the other 74% as long as they stayed divided. We would also become the makers of law and anything else we wanted to do or change IF we were truly a democracy. We are a constitutional Republic and therefore Republicans! Wether you agree or not that is the truth. Our Constitution insures that we all have certain rights and they can’t be taken away with or without a popular vote. We are in no way a democracy and the only reason people think we are is because people keep saying it to undermine our Republic and our Constitution which also undermines our rights as citizens of this Republic (ie. Republicans). Ironically when the author says it he also talks about being skeptical of the media and news. So many people believe we are a democracy for that very reason. I’m just here to set the record straight for whatever good it might do. With that said it is a decent book and it did help me to see things from a different perspective and perspective is infact everything. I would still recommend it.
Stéphane Clermont –
Absolutely life-changing
Mark, the way you simplify what I’ve been struggling to understand, for years now is priceless.I already feel more confident and peaceful about my future â¤ï¸ðâ¤ï¸
Melissa –
Eye-Opening and Refreshingly Honest
This book was a great readâstraightforward, bold, and incredibly eye-opening. Mark Manson delivers hard truths with humor and realness, making you rethink your values and what truly matters. A must-read for anyone looking to live more intentionally and stop sweating the small stuff.
Janelle M. –
Average
Some of the points are really good. A lot of the book is pretty standard self-help book material. I think the author couldâve benefited from writing a âmain f-ing pointâ at the end of all the chapters. Some of the chapters told stories that struggled to make a point in my opinion.
Christopher Spaight –
Worth your time!
Great read!!! Gives you perspective that most of us need!
James Pinna –
Great daily reminder
Great daily reminder not to care so much in these troubling times
Vanessa –
One interesting book
Matt –
Good and worth the buy
In perfecte staat geleverd –
Hardcover bevat lichte schade aan de rechterbovenhoek. Spijtig maar is acceptabel
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Arturo Mora –
Excelente libro!! muy divertido, pero al mismo tiempo te hace pensar y llena de buenas ideas.