The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Ratings925
Average rating3.6
For the majority I listened to the audiobook version of it. It definitely took me a while to get into it, the beginning was really confusing and cringy with all the unnecessary swearing.
Ideas presented are solid, but it's essentially just repacked stoicism, told in a ‘trendy' way.
Good introduction for someone new into it, but I recommend going straight to the source as soon as possible (Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca), starting with Ryan Holiday as a more obvious introduction to ideas of stoicism.
Still a fun listen, although I barely remember anything from it, the first half draws a total blank for me.
Manson is good and has a cool blog.
Not bad; not great. I did chuckle out loud a few times. Advice solid but predictable. Every teenager should read it.
Not really sure how I feel about listening to these kind of non-fiction books, but this one was pretty good.
I don't mind some cursing but for me, putting one in every sentence tended to dilute the message the author was trying to present.
This is a quick and easy read. I don't think I disagree with almost anything in the book, and it is always good to hear ideas that are not necessarily new but expressed in clear and engaging form. Not life changing for me but a decent book, nonetheless.
After giving an entire week to read this book , I would say its popular just because the Title has F word in it .And here also you can apply famous Pareto Principle 20% content and 80% Bull$hit.
It has some genuinely good points, but it's too preachy for my liking. The use of expletives wind down past the first chapter, but I don't know if that made it better or worse.
Good overall message but I can't help to think that the author wrote it largely from a point of privilege and his message isn't able to be evenly applied to everyone. The book started off feeling quite negative but it did improve and ended on a very positive note.
A modern Taoist reader with specific examples for young adults from rich Western countries. I give all of those qualifiers because the book will struggle to impress audiences with s different background. That being said, millions of folks may save themselves some painful learning in the school of hard knocks by patiently taking the advice in these pages.
Biggest takeaway? You are responsible for you - what you spend your time on, what you do not spend time on, how you react to things, and how you present yourself. You are not responsible for anyone else's interpretation, behavior, reaction, etc.
A bit of language. Don't read if you can't get past that ;)
I highly recommend this book, even if you only read the first third or so. Mark has a way or rephrasing what we have all likely read or heard at one point or another such that it hits home. I strive to be a better person but am not a self-help junkie. I've already applied some of the concepts in the book and while I can't say I feel markedly happier, I feel freer because of the clarity I have on how my life and decisions are working.
বইটা ভালো লেগেছে (রেটিঙেই প্রমাণ)। লেখক খানিকটা আমার ‘মেলায় হারিয়ে যাওয়া জমজ ভাই' এর মত। ক্রমাগত আত্মরতির ওপর দাঁড়ানো বর্তমান সমাজের প্রচলিত সব মোটিভেশন নিয়ে সবসময়ই স্কেপটিক ছিলাম। শুধু এই লোকটার মত ভালো গালাগালি করতে পারি না, এই যা!
I don't really have anything bad to say about this book. I understand why it's so popular right now. I'm probably going to buy a copy to stash away for a future day.
This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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I'd seen this book around, and let my eyes slide right off given the title. Clearly, it wasn't for me. Then a couple of months ago, I heard it referenced in a couple of podcast interviews (no, I don't remember who talked about it – but at least one of them said something thoughtful about it) and my cubicle-mate listened to it at the same time and seemed to enjoy it. So I figured I'd give it a shot. I'm very glad I did, really.
I'm also glad that HarperCollins' website gives such a thorough blurb about the book, which will save me so much time – so let's take a moment to read what they said:
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. “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, 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 Fk 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 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 F*k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
As with any book of this type, it's difficult to rate it immediately after completing it. But this book, regardless of how true the content is, was a very enjoyable and thought-provoking read. The title may invite some type of readers, and fend off others. But I would still recommend this to anyone, as it's both humorous and deep, but preventing one from falling asleep while reading it.
The narrator for the audiobook was great, and the length wasn't intimidating. Easily five stars from me.
What this book is trying to say : Life is short , don't waste it fake-caring for people , situations , jobs , places . Don't fake , just care about what's really important to you.
Of course there are many other concepts the book presented very well , like how important it is to take a responsibility for our actions , How you can succeed if you don't try hard and just be yourself , and how scary the idea of death can be because it throws our lives work away , it makes us feel that life is meaningless . i think this part was my favorite , because it said what i always think about out loud , and that's how good books should be , it should tell you what you already know .
So overall , this book was a fast and fun read .
Actual rating : 3.5
Witty, Funny, Inspiring.
Mark Manson releases a book that can help people with some funny jokes and good insight about life that i personally agree with since many of his words are relatable to me and he done it in such a good way that he doesn't feel like teaching you anything.
That's the beauty of this book, to be truly who you are without putting yourself in a box
And also to learn how to don't care about people's word in a elegant way
This is the First help book that I read not because I don't need self-improvement. I was just afraid that book might get boring.
To my surprise, Subtle art is quite engaging, Full of living examples, and made some Excellent point.
Though there were some points where I was not able to agree with the Author but I'm ready to give less F*ck with the help of the book :).
Happy living!
You know that feeling when you identify with a quote and frequently remember it as an universal basis for your moral values and daily behavior?
Well, this whole book is a big quote in itself on how to live a life deshrouded of uselessness. This book will definitely give you a good grip on reality and, if you allow, open your eyes to what really matters. Trust me, it had a practical effect on me. A raw masterpiece, with no need for fancy words or definitions.
I bought this book in a moment of my life that I actually needed to not give a fuck. I didn't even read to synopsis, I saw the title and I bought it. Did not disappoint.
Solid discussion of prioritizing a life based on value - conscious, intentional value. A touch repetitive but you know sometimes things bears repeating.
É um livro de auto ajuda diferente de todos os outros. O título foi o que me chamou a atenção. Gostei deste livro e da ideia que o ser humano não precisa de ser perfeito dado que somos todos limitados e também gostei dos argumentos apresentados relativamente ao positivismo.
Apesar destas características, acho que não merece o hype que recebeu.
I think this book should be read to expand/challenge ones flawed thinking in regard to success or what makes a “good life.”
As a Christian, many of the author's ideas disagree with my own, but I found others helpful, nonetheless. I firmly believe in absolute truth and my own definition of a successful life is closely tied to my study of the Bible. I think this author is coming from a different belief system.
That being stated, I often struggle with guilt and shame over having disappointed my parents. The book helped me rethink the way I define successful relationships. By redefining my matrix as it relates to my own children, not my parents, I was able to let go of a huge burden. I now have a better understanding of how my previous matrix for success was holding me captive to a false identity and not allowing me to fully enjoy the amazing life I do have!
Obviously, the book contains multiple f-bombs, but at least we were warned right there in the title.