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  • 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
  • Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,814 ratings)

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Written by: Mark Manson
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Publisher's Summary

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

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Life changing perspective!

I never had such perspective towards life. while some parts of the book I actually do live by, it gave me a finer print of how you can make life better for yourself.

A really great book. Roger Wayne's Narration is filled with emotion. Fantastic work!

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This book got my F*ck for life

Well what can I say! Just listen to it yourself. It will take you down the path of reality and make you realise what is more important to life and living.

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I'd suggest to not give a f#uck to this bool

No content, just f**k and f**k all through the book. just to bring in a thought that if something is going to be screwed then it will be!

That we already know. don't waste your time for the catchy title.

there are many mind management books which do a lot better than this. you can skip this.

I usually don't write reviews. I am doing so to save your 1credit from audible. you can thank me later 😉

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A so so Read/Listen !

It's like the author read a lot of spiritual books and decided to write one for himself by mixing all of them. I could agree to some of the content and couldn't to some

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Good but not Great

the best thing I like about the book that it is very direct in terms of delivering the message, but Over all it did exaggerated a bit.

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One of the powerful and an Influential Book

The book neatly explains about , how to have clarity about things in one's life.

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must listen

I thought this is an amazing audiobook to think towards life in a different prospect to clear ur thoughts .. I know it requires time to complete this but slowly you will finish it

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Sensible but braggy bravado

An unconventional approach to conventional wisdom about living & life; Presented in an "in your face & crude manner" that may click with younger people in search for direction and clarity.

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It was quite confusing at times

It was quite confusing at times as i was not sure if author was able to deliver message clearly as most of time it seems like sucking against other authors
It could have been better if the tone at the start was positive

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A very insightful read

Don't be put of by the title or the initial ranting in first few chapters. Mark Manson takes a deep dive into what we should prioritise in our lives... a euphemism for the title.
Roger Wagner is a a great story teller. He makes the book come alive.

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