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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*ck positivity,” Mark Manson says. “Let’s be honest, shit is f*cked, 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*ck is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mind-set that has infected modern society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.
Manson makes the argument, backed by both 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*ck 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.
Customers say
Customers find the book entertaining and thought-provoking, offering practical ways to rethink self-development and helping create a shift in thinking. They appreciate its honest approach with relatable examples, straightforward advice, and memorable illustrations. While some customers consider it worth the price, others feel it’s a waste of time. The book’s realism receives mixed reactions, with some finding it poignant while others find it distressing.
Melissa –
Eye-Opening and Refreshingly Honest
This book was a great read—straightforward, bold, and incredibly eye-opening. Mark Manson delivers hard truths with humor and realness, making you rethink your values and what truly matters. A must-read for anyone looking to live more intentionally and stop sweating the small stuff.
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
Brian –
A Good Book for Hardcore Life Advice, But Could Have Been Better
I do love the whole idea of this book being the opposite of what most self-help books tend to be. Rather focusing on the positive and looking towards the negative. Choosing your own battles and fixing up your core values to live the life that you intend to live.Some of my favorite aspects of this book include the analogies that the author makes to prove his points, the stories that he presents about his own life, life examples from other people, and the core ideas that he presents and how to strive towards living a life worth living for. Being able to take responsibility for every event that occurs in your life, creating boundaries, failures being the way forward, questioning everything to continuously learn, and most of all to accept that we are all going to die one day and to let go of our fear of death. While reading this book, I even felt challenged at times. Reflecting on aspects on my own life that need fixing whether it be my values or to be comfortable to strive for failure more. To be able to embarrassed myself and to face uncomfortable, knowing that my moments of growth occurs more during those times.All though the author has a great idea on what it means to change your life, I do have some issues with this book. After reading a bunch of self-help books, I am not particularly a fan of the way it is written. If you read some reviews, some people say it’s written in a teenage fashion and I can agree to some extent. I was not hooked on the first chapter due to the multiple F-Bombs being thrown at me. Felt childish in my opinion. This book also feels like more of a casual conversation with your friend that would give you life advice after living for so long and if you’re the type of person that is looking for more hard core facts on why you should do certain things in a ‘scientific way’ you’re not going to get that in this book. Even when he does include some of those facts, I felt as if it was explained a bit poorly. This also feels like a book that promotes a lot of Buddhist teachings which I am not particularly a fan of as well.In my opinion, after reading this book, I had a lot of mixed feelings about it. It was good, but it could have been better. I do like the whole casual approach (as if I was asking my friend for life advice), and if you don’t have that one friend that can’t give you that hardcore life advice, I do suggest to pickup this book and giving it a read. To others, it may be a miss and it can feel childish. The ideas of this book can be taken the wrong way as well if not understood properly.
Kee –
A must read
What are you waiting for? Go buy it!This book was an exceptional read. It presented a compelling narrative with a unique blend of insightful commentary and humor, making it both enriching and thought-provoking, despite moments of crude language. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect
Sarah –
I loved this book!
During a particularly challenging time in my life, this book found me when I needed it most. Its words brought comfort, clarity, and a sense of peace that I didn’t even realize I was searching for. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone going through a tough time or even just looking for perspective. It’s more than just a read.. it’s an experience that stays with you. Truly worth it.
Michelle West –
informative read
I’ve always thought my way of thinking was correct, then again, don’t we all? This book honestly makes you think about the way you think about things. It gives you a different perspective of how others view things you think are important. I suppose it’s all about priorities and what matters to you. I’m not much of a self help reader but I thought I’d give it a try. Very informative.
Vanessa –
One interesting book
Matt –
Good and worth the buy
In perfecte staat geleverd –
Hardcover bevat lichte schade aan de rechterbovenhoek. Spijtig maar is acceptabel
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حلو
Arturo Mora –
Excelente libro!! muy divertido, pero al mismo tiempo te hace pensar y llena de buenas ideas.