The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

By: Mark Manson

Narrated by: Roger Wayne

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.

©2016 Mark Manson (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

NGAF - Not as simple as it sounds

Part of me bought this book because I thought it was funny and quirky, part of me bought it because I was sick of giving a f*^k about so many little things that ate up my day, I didn't have any energy for the things that really mattered.

This book isn't about throwing everything to the wind and turning in to a useless blob. It's about giving f^*ks where f^*ks deserve to be given, placing your f^*ks where they're going to do you good instead of drag you down. I highly recommend it, but if you pass on it, I really don't give a f^*k.

"Seek the truth and I will meet you there"

I don't usually rewind and relisten to stuff in audiobooks but I did multiple times because this book had my thoughts firing in new perspectives. There is so much interesting content like compelling stories with great thoughts. The overall theme seems to be figure out what matters and forget about what doesn't matter. I highly recommend this.

New Perspective

Something's we all must learn. a very good listen. recommend to all. This is a book I will certainly re-listen. No f*cks given

I wish I'd heard this 20 years ago

I've come to a lot of the same realisations as espoused in this book, but it's taken about 2 decades to get there, piece by piece. Save yourself the effort - just listen and learn.

Good Narration!

Loved the way it was being delivered. It was a good book and I loved it!

so, so refreshing....and funny.

I enjoy good self help books, but I do get tired of being told to be positive all the time. I'm too dry and unable to be plastic to have a cheerleader personality. This book is right up my alley. I'm going to read it again and get it in hardback...Man, so many people are going to get this book for their birthday this year....

Exhale

I can finally exhale all of that fear and none sense and worry about "what if". I have survived thousands of "what ifs" already but it tore me apart. Compassion and kindness for life for others and for me is my focus. Namaste

Pretty sure this changed my life

I don't even know where to begin but I know that I'll most likely be getting a physical copy of this book. Great reading by Robert Wayne and phenomenal writing.

how to get over yourself and enjoy life

stop taking yourself so seriously and life will be as easy as you allow it to be. a great performance for an essential lesson for today.

Fantastic

The book is great, and the narrator Roger Wayne does a magnificent job; his performance was on point!