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**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.
13 reviews for The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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Collin Zywicki –
Best Book I’ve Read in a While
Genuinely one of the best books I’ve read in a long, long time. The author presents his ideas with a perfect balance of understandable and concise presentation, along with relatable humor that had me chuckle more than once. It’s fun to read, it’s helped me on my path of growth, and I would recommend it to literally everybody.
Georgia Boyd –
absolutely loved this book
This book was honestly an eye opener for me with great lessons to learn from highly recommend. It was also an easy read and I was able to finish it quickly because I was so drawn to it.
Kali’s Child –
Fun and uplifting to read.
Great humor and reminder inspirations!
Anastasia Alexander –
Refreshing, Honest, and Actually Helpful
This book is a game changer. It cuts through the usual self help fluff and gets straight to the point with raw honesty and real life truth. The author challenges the idea that we need to be positive all the time and explains how choosing what truly matters while letting go of the rest leads to a more meaningful life. The writing is bold, funny and brutally real which kept me engaged from start to finish. If you are tired of cliché advice and want something practical that actually sticks with you then this book is worth reading. Five stars.
Nadiia –
Brief, but very clear and powerful read.
Brief, but very clear and powerful read.
Brook –
Good read but…
This was a good read. The author appears to have been exposed to many experiences, likely due to coming from a wealthy background. He traveled the world and was able to do what most people cannot. This is why he focuses on entitlement as a major problem contributing to a lack of fulfillment in life.He appreciates honestly – so honestly the book should be titled The Adventures of Mark Manson. It is largely a detailed account of his personal experiences and worldview as he grows through adulthood, with relatively little rigorous research. The most innovative aspect of the book is its title, and for that, I appreciate his ingenuity.
megan1230 –
Perfect Way to Start the Year
I picked this one up for the Barnes & Noble weekly challenge (Week 1: Meditative), and while it’s not traditionally shelved as a meditative book, I’d 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.📝 Why It Hit Home:🧘♂️ Protecting Your Peace – 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.💬 Brutal Honesty – It’s a refreshing reminder that we don’t need to sugarcoat our feelings or pretend to care about things that don’t matter. It’s about finding your priorities and sticking to them, unapologetically.🤣 Darkly Funny – Manson’s blunt, irreverent style had me laughing out loud more than once, and the lessons stick because of it.💌 Final Take: I’d 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.💬 Have you read this one? Did it change how you look at your priorities?#BookReview #TheSubtleArtOfNotGivingAF #NonfictionReads #MindsetReset #SelfHelpBooks #NewYearNewMindset
Michelled74 –
So needed
An extraordinary book. Very informative. Will definitely be utilizing this in my life. Thanks so much for writing this book!
Ve’ –
Ottimo libro! Divertente e terribilmente vero! Questo libro è praticamente un accountability partner!
Ahmed –
It really teaches you to not give a F!
Arturo Mora –
Excelente libro!! muy divertido, pero al mismo tiempo te hace pensar y llena de buenas ideas.
Süper hızlı gönderi çok iyi paketleme teşekkür ederim. –
İngilizce pratik yapmak için aldım konusu çok eğlenceli ve motive edici.
Vinothini Kandaya –
good