The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

By Mark Manson

  • Release Date: 2016-09-13
  • Genre: Self-Improvement
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#1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 10 million Copies Sold

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**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked 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**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected modern society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.

Manson makes the argument, backed both by 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**k 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.

Reviews

  • Awesome

    5
    By GhostMk5
    I enjoyed this book, it was definitely an awesome read.

  • YES

    5
    By Bumblee Tuna
    My litmus test for anyone is if they walk their talk. MM had the experience that created all his “claims”. They couldn’t have been born of anything else. The respect I have for you is rare and enormous. Thank you for this inspirational, empowering, heartfelt, raw, gritty, authentic, passionate, humane book.

  • My opinion

    5
    By encalde555
    This book encourages a practical and realistic approach to life. The author effectively engages readers throughout, offering valuable lessons, especially for young people, on how to live a balanced life. Mark Manson teaches us to let go of trivial concerns that often consume our attention, emphasizing the importance of focusing on what truly matters. This shift in perspective is particularly relevant for teenagers who may dream of a life filled with luxury and ease. Manson argues that true happiness doesn’t come from avoiding problems, but from facing and solving them. He suggests that if you're willing to endure the pain associated with achieving genuine happiness, you can find it. Many people want things according to their own priorities but are unwilling to go through the necessary effort to achieve them. The book encourages confronting what we often try to avoid, whether it's failure or difficult situations. Through personal anecdotes, the author illustrates how struggles and challenges give life greater meaning, offering a more fulfilling approach than the pursuit of constant happiness. At times, the book felt a bit contradictory. For example, the author initially advises being indifferent and comfortable with discomfort, but later encourages pushing through pain to achieve goals. Similarly, he states that you're not special, only to later tell readers that they are amazing, even if they're living in difficult circumstances. Despite these inconsistencies, the book offers valuable insights and I truly think it was worth reading.

  • Greatest

    5
    By Arod..
    Great book .. must read

  • Great Read

    4
    By Ummmaziyah
    This was the self help book I never knew I needed. Each chapter gave me prompts for journal entries. There are so many questions that I never thought to ask myself that this book reveals. The only thing I would say is that I wish he would have gone into a little more detail on some topics. Overall I loved this book and I highly recommend it.

  • Pretentious trash

    1
    By Bubbareamarena
    I never review things, but this needs to be said. This reeks of r/iamverysmart. This guy quotes freud without irony. Tasteless boring analogies. Okay philosophy but wish someone with actual perspective wrote this book, not Dude Who Got Broken Up with and Started Going to the Gym. Borrows stories from the news page of Snapchat to make a radical hot take you saw your uncle post last week on Facebook. Wish i could get a refund.

  • Too many F…’s!

    1
    By russell b.
    The idea for this book is great and the title is a great attention grabber. However, anything the author wants to say is lost when I spend my energy reading the F word in every other sentence. Not creative or professional therefore not worth my time reading.

  • More young adult need to read this

    5
    By jigga124321
    This book is absolutely amazing and had showed me how immature I have been. Thank you Mark Mason.

  • Good read!

    5
    By drizzyrizz
    Would recommend to a friend or coworker

  • This book is incredible good and incredibly hard to read

    5
    By Deadxyx
    This book is a hard pill to swallow sometimes and made me uncomfortable with some things I’ve been neglecting, but it was worth it. This book is simply beautiful, and I think this will help me live a more fulfilling life.

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