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

    Written by Mark Manson

    Narrated by Roger Wayne

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    #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.

    Editor's Note

    Unconventional, pragmatic advice…

    Flies in the face of so much conventional self-help wisdom that it’s hard not to label the book as anti-self-help. Yet, that label undermines how pragmatic the book actually is. In the overcrowded and over-clichéd self-help genre, this is a book well worth whatever f*cks you can muster.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateSep 13, 2016
    ISBN9780062562982
    Author

    Mark Manson

    Mark Manson is the New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (more than ten million copies sold worldwide) and a star blogger. Manson sold more than 250,000 copies of his self-published book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty. Before long, his off-the-cuff voice was resonating with a much broader audience via his brilliantly counterintuitive essays on happiness. With titles like “The Most Important Question of Your Life,” “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck,” and “No, You Can’t Have It All,” his work was reposted by Elizabeth Gilbert, Chris Hemsworth, Will Smith, and Chelsea Handler. His site—markmanson.net—is read by two million people each month. Manson lives in New York City.

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a thought-provoking and enlightening book that offers a different perspective on life. It provides practical phrases and clarifies the bigger picture, helping readers to live a more meaningful life. The book is praised for its honest and valuable wisdom, with no sugar coating. While some find it banal and wordy, others appreciate its counterintuitive approach and the author's blunt truthfulness. Overall, it is highly recommended for those going through an existential crisis or seeking a deeper understanding of life.

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    • 5/5
      A breath of fresh air - this "self-help" book obliterates all those self involved, narcissistic attempts at finding our happy place. Be warned though... if you read this you will be forced to confront plenty of uncomfortable truths about yourself. The gritty humor has the effect of not taking itself too seriously so at worst you'll have a laugh at the situations and people mentioned in the book.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I think this is the most meaningful book I ever read, or better listen to.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Some outdated references and things to take with a grain of salt, but overall good solid point of views.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5
      It touches on lots of good points that are shared in stoicism, existentialism, and aristotelian ethics, but it really hammers on the personal responsibility aspects of your life without acknowledging systematic issues. When the author touches on systematic issues he uses them to describe people as complainers.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I absolutely love the book it open and broaden my arise and to think more about the world and know that it is OK to not give a fuck sometime.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5
      Not the worst, the first few chapters s were a good reminder to stop taking everything so seriously and to not center yourself in everything. But as the book progressed, it started to feel as if the advice was an opportunity for the author to brag about his exploits.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Enjoyed listening to the book. Good real life examples.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This book really helped me put allot into perspective. If you are looking for introspection and insight, then this is the book to read.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I absolutely loved this book, it brings with it tremendous insights

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I do believe people in general need to stop possessing a since of entitlement. However, he does possess a white privilege male veiw.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      What a insightful listen! I wholeheartedly recommend this. Looking forward to Mason's next book.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Loved the way this book approached the mindset of being steadfast in your own self worth. In a way. Highly Recommend.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This is going to be my motto for 2020. ???

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Decent book, enjoyed the frank nature of how it’s written

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Its an excellent book ... Thats just gives u a good wake up call..

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    • 5/5
      Just awesome. It strung so many of my values together. The narrator was perfect for the chosen content.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This book is Just what I needed to hear right now!

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    • 5/5
      Great book with hard self reflecting insights. Must read book if you want to confront yourself

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    • 5/5
      The book is wise, easy to digest, exactly what I needed!

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    • 5/5
      A book that gives you lots to think about. I read some of the other reviews and was a bit skeptical. However once I've finished it I disagree with many of the negative or narrow minded evaluations. I like to keep an open mind and appreciate anything that helps me think differently. I believe there is always more to learn. Mark writes with much honesty and candor which I appreciated. I would highly recommend it to almost everyone. Except those who don't like hearing curse words, because there are many.

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    • 5/5
      Amazing book and production! I enjoyed every second of it! Many wise messages to reflect on.

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    • 5/5
      Very inspirational! Already I don't give a Toot! Toot! Thanks!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      The first chapter is very heavy on the f word but once you get through it, it's amazing, and there.is a reason it's so uncomfortable it's to get yourself to be ready and open yourself up to ideas and thoughts

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Absolutely brilliant, audio version is amazing! Recommend to all listeners.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I said my first major “No” after reading this.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I recommend this to all my friends. I don't agree with all of it but once you get reading a lot of self help books you can pick and choose

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    • 5/5
      Great book on essentialism, minimalism, psychology, consumerism etc. Despite the title, this book is not about living life carelessly, but “choosing what to give a f*** about” and stop focusing on the nonessential. Furthermore, this book is concise and entertaining to listen to.

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    • 5/5
      Great book, a must read for anyone, highly recommended !

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    • 4/5
      Get past chapter 1. Lots of swearing but tones down chap 2 forward

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    • 4/5
      This book is full of insights and the narrator of the audiobook was great!

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