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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

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1 New York Times BestsellerOver 10 million copies soldIn 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. "Fk positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is fked 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 Fk 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 fk 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 Fk is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper; 2nd Edition (September 13, 2016)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062457713


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 14


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.81 x 8.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #84 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Happiness Self-Help #5 in Motivational Self-Help (Books) #6 in Success Self-Help


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  • A Much Needed Reminder to Choose Your Battles Wisely
As someone who has given far too many f***s about far too many things their entire life, this book was exactly the wake up call I needed. Even as a child in elementary school, I would have a miniature meltdown when I got a bad grade or if a friend was mean to me that day. As an adult, I got better at hiding these emotional upheavals and intense reactions to the world around me, but they never really went away with my maturity like I had hoped. I took to heart every disheartening news article I read and every crappy thing that happened to me at work or in school. I'd let it consume me, because I was never told to live life any other way or that controlling my reactions was even remotely possible; I thought it was just a permanent part of my personality. I always knew that it was more of a vice than a virtue, but I felt like I couldn't fully control it. Mark Manson's The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** employs a witty use of profanity laced with satirical comedy that's bursting with philosophical wisdom. Much of Manson's inspiration originates from nihilists, Buddhists, Albert Camus, and Charles Bukowski, but he brings those philosophies into a more modern and palatable perspective. He reminds us that life is too short to react so passionately about every little thing. We have a limited emotional capacity, and we often squander it on reactions to mean-spirited people or unfortunate events, completely forgetting that, although we can't control the world around us, we can control ourselves. This book has empowered me to exercise control over my reactions. Shortly after reading this book, my husband commented at how "zen" I've become. I'm no longer angrily venting to him about all of the various ways the world upsets me. I still allow myself to feel and talk about things that bother me (I'm not aiming to achieve nirvana as a Buddhist monk), but petty things no longer have a hold on me. I let the negativity wash over me now without letting it absorb into my soul, and my life has been much more enjoyable as a result. I was so inspired by this book and its philosophy, that I wanted a permanent reminder for myself to further ensure that I use my f***s wisely from now onward. For my birthday, I got this simple, but meaningful tattoo on my right wrist. The ∞ symbol reminds me of the infinite nature of time and outer space, and the 0 on the bottom represents humanity's relevance to time and space as a whole. It can also be translated as don't make something (∞) out of nothing (0) or a reminder that there are infinite opportunities to give a f***, but that I will remain steadfast in giving 0 f***s about things that don't really matter. If you're the type of person who's struggled to keep their temper in line or if you're like me and you find yourself on an emotional roller-coaster because you take every event in the world and within your own life to heart, I strongly encourage you to read this book. If profanity is so much of a problem for you, that you can't tolerate reading the first half of this book (the last half is much less profane) you're probably too narrow-minded to have taken away any of the many philosophical benefits this book offers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 30, 2016 by Aria Ursa

  • Opening
The author does an incredible job of making the book applicable. It doesnt do it in a step by step manner, but asks the questions we should be asking ourselves when we come across a choice. It creates a lot of thoughts and the whole time I was reading this I thought about the questions I should have been asking when I did some of the things I regret. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 19, 2022 by Kindle Customer

  • Me encanta el libro!
Es un buen libro y lo recomiendo abiertamente, si quieres aprender a darle importancia a lo que realmente la tiene y la merece… Mi única queja? Pues que debió tener un mejor encuadernado o presentación, para el buen contenido que tiene.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 24, 2022 by Ana G.

  • Good read
Not going to spoil anything or try to write an in depth review but this was a great read, highly recommend. It's also one of those books I'll re read after a while
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 29, 2022 by Clayton

  • My new favorite book
After listening to the audio version of this I wanted a "hard copy" so I could highlight and refer back too. You will never look at life the same way after reading this!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 28, 2022 by QuantumQueen

  • Me fascina
Tal vez el título lo creas poco decente; pero cada página está llena de profesionalismo y sabiduría. Con un lenguaje Perfecto y sencillo.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 31, 2022 by Yindra

  • The bottom line
If only we knew a lot sooner
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 10, 2022 by turbo

  • filled with nuggets
Wow good read . Needs a second read. Touches on all aspects of life. And is a must for all
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 30, 2022 by Mlungisi

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