The subtle art of not giving a f*ck
Manson, Mark
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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 isthe 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
Mason 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 runningand 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 entertainingstories 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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