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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 5 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, Mason 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 ‏ : ‎ HarperLuxe; Large type / Large print edition (December 31, 2018)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062899147


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 49


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.51 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #32,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #593 in Happiness Self-Help #822 in Success Self-Help #1,217 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)


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    • A Much Needed Reminder to Choose Your Battles Wisely
Review Image by 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
    • The BEST (audio)book I have ever read. YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!!!
The first time I ever "read" this book it was on an audiobook narrated by Roger Wayne. He REALLY is the perfect narrator for this type of content since it makes it feel soooooo less "self-help/psychological" and more of a humorous way to look at the crappy times in our lives. I honestly cannot count how many times I have listened to this on audiobook. I am currently n the process of trying to find a large print version of this in hard copy form as I am visually impaired. YES, there is some swearing in this book but it's not nearly as foul as the cover may make it seem. My mother is HIGHLY religious and conservative and I had no second thought of recommending the audiobook to her. PLEASE give this book (preferably the audiobook) a chance. If you are cautious about dishing out $$ on a book that you aren't sure you'll like, try your local library (or Libby app) which is how I found this book in the first place. This is absolutely in my top 10 books of all time and really has changed the way I think about my life. I cannot recommend this enough!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 19, 2022 by l
    • Words of Wisdom Under A Frat Boy Coat of Paint!
If you can look past the author's blunt, frat boy communication style (Chapter 1 is insufferable, but he tones it way down after that), or the fact that most of his teaching examples use his own personal life, there's a lot of great wisdom in this book! Perhaps he was attempting to appeal his book to men who wouldn't be caught dead reading a "self-help" book or had "Buddhism teachings" anywhere in the title. Frankly, I could've done without this superficial coat of paint, because the ideas in the book stand on their own. But if that's what it takes these days to spread this wisdom to a bigger audience, all the power to him! So that's why I still give the book 5 stars. It's not flawless, but it's definitely one of the better self-help books with words of wisdom I want more people to be exposed to. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 21, 2022 by Donald Arteaga
    • 4 Stars...bought 3 for my 3 kids
Book opens strong. Simple msg. Loved it. Bought a copy for each of my adult children. His point: We care too much about too many things, netting zip. All gets watered down to lukewarm blah. We should care but for a few things. Very eastern take, apophatic, Buddhist like. I'd give it 5 stars but for his editors, who let the author use the same word -"metrics"-7 times in 3 pages. ( On Google search got me 30 synonyms. ) Manson is a much better writer than to have his handlers let him get lazy here. I bought the book because I loved the title and it got several times the Amazom Reviews as the awful writing, wildly successful, poorly edited 50 Shades. And, what better positive review than to have a reader buy a total of 4 copies! Well done. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 15, 2022 by Dan Nicholas
    • Fantastic Read...from someone who hates self-help books!
I stumbled upon this book accidentally and will admit the title enticed me to at least read what it was about. However, I loathe self-help books and have never, until now, finished one. Before even finishing this, I was recommending it to people citing, "No, this is different, you NEED to read this!" It's so good and absolutely worth the energy to read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2023 by Joy Christine
    • Full of Wisdom without being pretentious
Mark Manson really tells it like it is in this book. It is chock full of wisdom and thought provoking points on living life to its fullest. The author does not presume to be too arrogant or condescending- in fact, he does so with a very down-to-earth matter of fact way where he does so humbly as possible; even to the point of being self-deprecating. The title is telling as to what kind of language is used- take it as a warning or encouragement, because he does so not in a completely vulgar way, but does so more in a conversational tone. Additionally, the title is not exactly telling as to what Mark Manson wishes us to do in life, at least not in the sense that you may think... read it and find out! Highly recommended for adult readers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 10, 2022 by K.Matrix

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