The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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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 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 American 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.
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Publisher : Harper Paperbacks
Publication date : August 15, 2026
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 0062457721
ISBN-13 : 978-0062457721
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.5 x 8 inches
Book 1 of 2 : Mark Manson Collection
13 reviews for The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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megan1230 –
Perfect Way to Start the Year
I picked this one up for the Barnes & Noble weekly challenge (Week 1: Meditative), and while itâs not traditionally shelved as a meditative book, Iâd argue that it absolutely fits the bill. Manson weaves in a surprising amount of Buddhist philosophy and introspective thinking, making it a perfect guide for anyone looking to reset their mindset and cut through the noise.ð Why It Hit Home:ð§ââï¸ Protecting Your Peace â Despite the in-your-face title, this book is really about choosing what you care about wisely, prioritizing honesty over fake politeness, and letting go of the small stuff.ð¬ Brutal Honesty â Itâs a refreshing reminder that we donât need to sugarcoat our feelings or pretend to care about things that donât matter. Itâs about finding your priorities and sticking to them, unapologetically.𤣠Darkly Funny â Mansonâs blunt, irreverent style had me laughing out loud more than once, and the lessons stick because of it.ð Final Take: Iâd love to send this book to a few people who could really use the message, but that would be giving a f*ck, and this book just taught me not to do that.ð¬ Have you read this one? Did it change how you look at your priorities?#BookReview #TheSubtleArtOfNotGivingAF #NonfictionReads #MindsetReset #SelfHelpBooks #NewYearNewMindset
Joeyp813 –
Great book
Great book. Definitely, put things in a interesting perspective and made me laugh at the same time. Will definitely be reading more from this author!
Dom Yarnal jr –
Trying to figure out life
This book was trying to give us another answer to the story of life. It starts of a little ruff. But eventually get going. It was a different perspective, or coming at it from a different angle. Another self help book. Fairly well written. I didn’t have a problem picking this book back up and reading through it, but I also didn’t have a problem setting it down.
Inez18 –
Great read
Definitely makes you think about everything in a different perspective Ch 5 is where it takes off great book great advice
Danny D –
Terrific Book
It’s a terrific book to help you work through challenges in your life. Totally recommend it.
Janelle M. –
Average
Some of the points are really good. A lot of the book is pretty standard self-help book material. I think the author couldâve benefited from writing a âmain f-ing pointâ at the end of all the chapters. Some of the chapters told stories that struggled to make a point in my opinion.
Katie Watkins –
Young adults need to read this!
The words of this book are a slap to the face and a kick in the rear end that we ALL need to hear! This should be eye-opening for the youth and young adults of today, and even for those who are still a little lost in their 30s and 40s. Please take the time to read and embrace this book!
Ella and Tanner –
A good read!
Was a very good book to open your mind and make you laugh
Vanessa –
One interesting book
In perfecte staat geleverd –
Hardcover bevat lichte schade aan de rechterbovenhoek. Spijtig maar is acceptabel
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Arturo Mora –
Excelente libro!! muy divertido, pero al mismo tiempo te hace pensar y llena de buenas ideas.
Edson Camara –
Apesar do tÃtulo, este é um livro sério, os temas abordados pelo autor, Mark Manson, não são novidades, nem inovadores, mas são sérios e devem ser encarados com seriedade. Não vou negar que comprei o livro pelo tÃtulo, primeiro a versão americana que tem um sugestivo tÃtulo, depois de ler alguns capÃtulos abandonei a leitura, por que tinha outros tÃtulos mais interessantes para ler, quando a edição brasileira saiu, meu interesse voltou e comecei a ler o livro novamente desde o inÃcio.Em sÃntese o livro trata de nossa cabeça, de nossa percepção como ser humano e de como a força das circunstâncias em ter uma vida perfeita nos faz sempre cair em armadilhas. Me identifiquei em várias partes do livro com o autor, que sim tem uma vida muita bem preenchida, mas aquela sensaçãozinha de que âestou fazendo algo erradoâ no fim não é tão ruim assim e serve como alerta para avaliarmos o rumo que nossa vida está e nos dá a chance de refletir e mudá-lo se necessário.O texto reforça que uma das maiores capacidades do ser humano, é a de poder estar errado, de errar, e depois, a de poder corrigir ou permanecer errado.O autor nos dá dicas e reflexões óbvias, mas verdadeiras, afinal estas, as verdadeiras, são sempre as melhores, para nos ajudar a compreender que nós, e somente nós, somos responsáveis pelas nossas emoções e emoções e consequente estado de espÃrito e felicidade. O livro é recheado de exemplos de pessoas e eventos que começaram ruim e se deram bem e vice versa e faz o balanço de como ânão dar a mÃnima é importante em nossas vidas.Este trecho sintetiza um pouco da linha de pensamento do autor: âPessoas com limites fortes não têm medo de chiliques, discussões ou tristeza. Pessoas com limites fracos morrem de medo dessas coisas e sempre moldarão o próprio comportamento para se adequar aos altos e baixos da montanha-russa emocional do relacionamento.Este é um dos melhores livros que li este ano e um dos poucos que me fizeram parar para pensar na vida literalmente.Não se iluda este é um livro sério que trata de coisas sérias da vida.