The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck

I found out about Mark Manson like any normal person, by scouring Pinterest and Pocket recommendations. He's everywhere. And I once figured out why: his blog is read by millions of visitors. A certain proportion pays 4$/month to read it, and he earns his living that way, plus three other assistants. People like that... hats off.

And when I heard that he had written a book, I was all excited, especially with a title like this: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck. It was in the queue in the BAnQ's digital books, so I waited. Impatiently.

In short, I wanted this book. And I was not disappointed.

Hilarious

I have never laughed so hard in so few pages. In the first 15 pages, I must have laughed 40 times. I was reading this on the subway, so it didn't bother me. I hope at least my joy was contagious, because otherwise I just looked like a retard.

It's all because of his tone. He puts fuck everywhere, and even if it's a bit simplistic, it works. He makes totally unexpected and wacky comparisons. And he points out a lot of little things in everyday life that are crazy, but are so much a part of our lives that we don't realize how much they eat away at our sanity.

Original

Even if most of the content is a rehash of his articles (which is fine, but maybe a bit frustrating for a fan like me), the content is very original. Or at least, I haven't read anything like it elsewhere.

Basically, it's a personal growth book like no other. It explains why, contrary to popular belief, in order to be happier, you must  not fight, we must not trying to be better than what we are. We just need to care a little bit more. But care in a smart way...

Instructive

Not to say that this little book changed my life, but I did learn a few things. The most important thing: feeling like crap is normal. Everyone feels like shit sometimes, it's in our nature, we can't help it. So rather than screwing a smile on your face, you accept it and get on with your life. We have to see it as a warning signal that something is wrong. It's vital, and we must not ignore it.

I highly recommend this book. And if it's too hard to get, at least read his articles. You won't get bored.

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

Mark Manson

19,45 $