The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
By Mark Manson
- Release Date: 2016-09-13
- Genre: Self-Improvement
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.
Reviews
A must read if you truly want to live to the fullest
5By TNeubertI just finished reading this back TWICE. The simplicity of the messaging yet the depth of its meaning clearly affected me and made me think and motivates me to made change in my life.Be yourself
5By KendrickxxxThe books helps me understand life better beyond my understanding and what it means to be able to be yourself and who you truly are and not giving room for negativity or bringing yourself down to please others and to build a legacy for yourself cause at the end of the day we are all a walking dead and we are all going to die.An amazing Book
5By Kimo KaiAuthor did an amazing job writing this - it’s funny, entertaining and inspiring.Was Skeptical
5By Jimbo The EaganThe title is underrated and don’t let the size of the book fool you. There is a lot of content buried in every sentence. I loved the wit and style. Oh. And I learned more about myself. You will be richly rewarded.Is Me
4By Om PreethamNo way to say how much i saw myself here.Mostly trash
1By Jay WassinkYou gotta dig through all of the fluff to actually get to the piece of truth which is basically just don’t take it all too seriously. It’s ok not to be ok. Focus your attentions on fewer things that matter and don’t waste you energy fretting about the small things. Also although I figured it would be a “colorful” book, you can cross the line where adding a f bomb every 3 works makes you sound unintelligent - and mark does so masterfully.Still can’t get through it
1By missy muckI’ve had this book in my Apple Library since high school and still can’t get through it.Ignore the 1 Stars
5By shooterpapaThis is an outstanding book if you can actually be honest with yourself. People who complained about the F-word clearly didn’t read the title of the book.Awesome
5By GhostMk5I enjoyed this book, it was definitely an awesome read.YES
5By Bumblee TunaMy litmus test for anyone is if they walk their talk. MM had the experience that created all his “claims”. They couldn’t have been born of anything else. The respect I have for you is rare and enormous. Thank you for this inspirational, empowering, heartfelt, raw, gritty, authentic, passionate, humane book.My opinion
5By encalde555This book encourages a practical and realistic approach to life. The author effectively engages readers throughout, offering valuable lessons, especially for young people, on how to live a balanced life. Mark Manson teaches us to let go of trivial concerns that often consume our attention, emphasizing the importance of focusing on what truly matters. This shift in perspective is particularly relevant for teenagers who may dream of a life filled with luxury and ease. Manson argues that true happiness doesn’t come from avoiding problems, but from facing and solving them. He suggests that if you're willing to endure the pain associated with achieving genuine happiness, you can find it. Many people want things according to their own priorities but are unwilling to go through the necessary effort to achieve them. The book encourages confronting what we often try to avoid, whether it's failure or difficult situations. Through personal anecdotes, the author illustrates how struggles and challenges give life greater meaning, offering a more fulfilling approach than the pursuit of constant happiness. At times, the book felt a bit contradictory. For example, the author initially advises being indifferent and comfortable with discomfort, but later encourages pushing through pain to achieve goals. Similarly, he states that you're not special, only to later tell readers that they are amazing, even if they're living in difficult circumstances. Despite these inconsistencies, the book offers valuable insights and I truly think it was worth reading.Greatest
5By Arod..Great book .. must readGreat Read
4By UmmmaziyahThis was the self help book I never knew I needed. Each chapter gave me prompts for journal entries. There are so many questions that I never thought to ask myself that this book reveals. The only thing I would say is that I wish he would have gone into a little more detail on some topics. Overall I loved this book and I highly recommend it.Pretentious trash
1By BubbareamarenaI never review things, but this needs to be said. This reeks of r/iamverysmart. This guy quotes freud without irony. Tasteless boring analogies. Okay philosophy but wish someone with actual perspective wrote this book, not Dude Who Got Broken Up with and Started Going to the Gym. Borrows stories from the news page of Snapchat to make a radical hot take you saw your uncle post last week on Facebook. Wish i could get a refund.Too many F…’s!
1By russell b.The idea for this book is great and the title is a great attention grabber. However, anything the author wants to say is lost when I spend my energy reading the F word in every other sentence. Not creative or professional therefore not worth my time reading.More young adult need to read this
5By jigga124321This book is absolutely amazing and had showed me how immature I have been. Thank you Mark Mason.Good read!
5By drizzyrizzWould recommend to a friend or coworkerThis book is incredible good and incredibly hard to read
5By DeadxyxThis book is a hard pill to swallow sometimes and made me uncomfortable with some things I’ve been neglecting, but it was worth it. This book is simply beautiful, and I think this will help me live a more fulfilling life.Thank you !!!
5By tuff girl angThis book is amazing he helped me get through a lot of tuff situations in my life I was unsure about .I would read this book a million times if I could .
