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
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
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**k 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.
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Reviews for The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing book with simple yet thought-provoking insights. Have gained a lot from listening to this audiobook and hope to implement that in my life as well. Highly recommended to everyone.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A great read if you're a fan of Mark Manson's articles. I've been a fan of his blog posts for a while so thoroughly enjoyed this. Lots of good little takeaways.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great and brutal book. You'll enjoy Mark's honesty and use of real lie examples.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I've laughed, cried and agreed... Out loud, at that... And it's just the first chapter. Ready for the next 4 ½ hours!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is surprisingly insightful, down to earth and fucking hilarious!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good book for some basic life motivations and learnings to lead a healthy life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A good book about how to be least anxious, depress and more happy with ignoring small problems on every life spheres like internet or job or other. ???
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I 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
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very good and enlightened . I got a lot from this
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Just a good book about priorities in life and what is most important.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5i really enjoyed listening to this book. the reader was fantastic. The content was helpful. I particularly loved the information on trust and also about boundaries in relationships
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5interesting food for thought. very well read and a pleasure to listen
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book, I really enjoyed it from start to finish
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5fucking Good book , All about YOU in this book
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5While Chapter 8 was my favorite, the entire book is a must read. I’m going to purchase a hard copy now for my library. The book gives you areas to look at in yourself in a world that is currently focused on so much more. The breakdowns and examples are very relevant to life. I enjoyed it!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Incredible! I loved it! A must read or atleast listen!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fucking awesome, this book is a life changer. Trust me!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Entertaining and useful advice if the choice of words, seemingly used mostly for the shock value, doesn’t put you off.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It gave me a view to life that I had never seen!
I’m at a place right now where I really don’t give a fuck about many things and it’s helping me live better. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing content! This whole book makes me rethink my whole entitled life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One of the best books that I have read so far. Highly recommended.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I had a problem and I didn't realize this is all I need until I really absorbed what the book is trying to say.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Inspiring, honest and each point opinion is supported by his life story and experience. Delight short read
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book filled w tips on how to live ur life by not caring about the not important stuff to much!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Most interesting book I've ever read. Very simple but intricate point of view.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great read.....some very important ideas put forward in a straightforward and simple manner
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good book to make a change for yourself.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5very, very enlightening. 10/10. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very eye opening! I officially don’t give a fuck anymore!!