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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 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 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.

Listening Length: 5 hours and 30 minutes

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson is a self-help book that challenges traditional notions of happiness and fulfillment. Manson argues that the key to a good life is not to try to be happy all the time, but to learn to accept and embrace the difficult emotions that are part of the human experience.

The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the author's philosophy. In the first chapter, Manson introduces the concept of "giving a f*ck" and argues that it is the root of all our problems. He defines "giving a f*ck" as "caring about something that doesn't matter." When we give a f*ck about things that don't matter, we are wasting our time and energy and making ourselves miserable.

In the following chapters, Manson explores the different ways that we can learn to give less f*cks. He discusses the importance of setting boundaries, saying no to things that we don't want to do, and accepting that we are not always going to be happy. He also challenges the idea that we should always try to be positive and optimistic, arguing that it is okay to be negative and pessimistic sometimes.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is a refreshing and thought-provoking book that will challenge your assumptions about happiness and fulfillment. Manson's writing is honest, humorous, and often profane, but he always gets his point across. If you are looking for a book that will help you to live a more fulfilling life, then I highly recommend The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the book:

• The key to a good life is not to try to be happy all the time, but to learn to accept and embrace the difficult emotions that are part of the human experience.
• We should focus on things that we can control and let go of the things that we cannot.
• It is okay to be negative and pessimistic sometimes. In fact, it can be helpful to acknowledge our negative emotions so that we can deal with them in a healthy way.
• We should set boundaries and say no to things that we don't want to do. This will help us to avoid feeling overwhelmed and resentful.
• We should focus on our own happiness and well-being, rather than trying to please others.

If you are ready to learn the subtle art of not giving a f*ck, then I encourage you to read this book. It will change your perspective on life and help you to live a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.