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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 International Bestseller and 1 New York Times BestsellerOver 2 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 American 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; Int edition (September 13, 2016)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062641549


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 40


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.3 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.56 x 8.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #302,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,259 in Happiness Self-Help #4,033 in Success Self-Help #6,471 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)


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    • A Much Needed Reminder to Choose Your Battles Wisely
Review Image by Aria Ursa Aria Ursa
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 Aria Ursa
    • Great book. Highly recommended.
Fantastic book. Please don’t let the title scare you away here, the content is great. Written is a conversational manner - if that conversation was taking place in a bar with your favorite rock band, anyway. As a professional musician for over for almost 50 years now, it’s how most bands I’ve been with talk to each other. A lot of swearing and attitude. It’s not about not caring about anything at all, either - which you might think from the title. It’s about making a conscious decision about what you focus your time and efforts on, and not caring so much about the things that we tend to get caught up in that in the long run aren’t meaningful at all. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 11, 2023 by daveonbass
    • Brace Yourself
The author lead a wild life and he candidly wrote about many of his behaviors that demonstrated really poor judgment. He builds on this long road of not caring for the ladies he slept with and even forgetting their names on the flight home. As the title indicates, brace yourself for bad language. Lots of humor helps the reader plow through his antics as a young man living a life focused on himself and his desires. Along the path, he finally manages to find a wife that he loves. He had developed the mantra as illustrated on the cover. Essentially, he encourages the reader to narrow his/her focus on what really matters and drop the endless attempts to be a people pleaser. I loved the book and finished it in 3 days. Notwithstanding the author's lifestyle, I do recommend the book. His recent behaviors seem to be professional. His recent efforts to help others are encouraging. Narrow your focus and build long-term relationships. It took him a long time to find what many find far earlier in life. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 17, 2023 by Rob Nelson
    • The honest friend that we all need.
I bought this book after having a fight, thinking it would tell me how to care less about other people’s opinion, but boy was I wrong. This book surpassed my expectations and gave me a new way to address things in life. The fight was over, but I kept reading it and it became addictive; Mark Manson’s counterintuitive approach is just brilliant and it gave me the boost I didn’t know I needed! I loved the author’s frankness and dark humor, and I feel it was very well balanced with groundbreaking realizations and immensely valuable content. I laughed and cried so hard, and now I feel like I just had an amazing conversation with an honest, good old friend. Thank you so much, Mark! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 20, 2023 by María Alejandra Duque
    • Actually impacted me, which is unusual for a self help book
I go through several self help books a year in different categories (positive thinking, avoiding procrastination, organizing.) I don't expect much but I find reading them worthwhile enough to do it. In this case, I bought but never read SUBTLE ART. I watched the movie ten days ago, and it significantly impacted my work productivity. So that's head and shoulders over 90% of self help books. In part, it's basically the same message as Steven Pressfield books (War of Art or Put Your A** Where Your Heart Wants to Be), but the SUBTLE ART version was somehow more effective. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 20, 2023 by Bruce_in_LA
    • Loved it
I found so many new things from this author. I found myself feeling like I was reading a history book with all the new information about certain people. I like his pivotal point about his friends death. I wish he would elaborate more on all the places he lived and how many things he learned about the culture and how it help him or awaken some new in him. Can't wait to read more from him. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 25, 2023 by Jesus
    • Awakening
A wonderful book, giving a spin on the approach to life! I loved the way Mansen delivered his message with a lot of humor! It was a book that I couldn’t put down. I’m sure I’ll be purchasing a copy, to refer back to. His theories resonate with my own beliefs on so many levels. I must admit however, it’s easy to forget and lose track of what’s truly important. I would highly recommend and did recommend to my significant other, who’s listening to the audiobook on the road! I’m looking forward to read more from Manson! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 17, 2023 by Debbie Sturrock

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