The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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4.3 • 1.3K Ratings
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Publisher Description
#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.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
A raucous dismantling of the neuroses that prevent 21st-century humans from enjoying their short time on Earth, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fu*k is a common-sense guide to freeing oneself of perfection complexes, self-hatred, the blame game, and other mental traps. Mark Manson’s instructions on casting aside society’s sillier expectations and living a better life are both profane and profound. His disarmingly honest writing style adds a refreshing edge—think Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff but with references to Pantera T-shirts and Spider-Man.
Customer Reviews
See AllBrutal honesty at its finest
This book was very clear and to the point which is what I like when it comes to self help books. I especially looked the verse “choose your hard” which is very fitting for the world we currently live in. Mark Manson says that you have to choice to either choose to sit on the couch or do a difficult workout- choose to be fat and complain or complain about the pain at the gym- choose your hard. Because life is not easy and we all know that but it’s what we make of it and that’s the way of thinking that I like.
I did however find the book went on a little bit and stories-although relevant they did go on a little rather than get to the point but the examples were fitting and at times I found it a little challenging of a read which kept it all the more interesting. Good work however not sure if I’ll read the 2nd book as the outlook can come across a little cynical and sometimes it’s toxic to not look at the world in a nicer and more hopeful way.
If you like straight-talking, to the point self help books, this is for you!
An excellent pace
I did not imagine myself enjoying this the amount I did. I found myself struggling to put it down, which is rare for a self help book. The book reads at an excellent pace and has some very poignant messages.
For someone who is trying to find their path in life, I would highly recommend this book.
Perspective
This books does an excellent job at putting life itself into perspective. Great read.