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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.

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with messages about how to be successful, happy, and fulfilled, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson offers a refreshing and counterintuitive approach to living a good life.

Manson argues that the key to happiness is not trying to be happy all the time, but rather accepting that life is full of both good and bad experiences and learning to deal with them in a healthy way. He encourages readers to stop trying to please everyone and to focus on the things that are truly important to them.

Manson's writing is honest, funny, and thought-provoking. He provides readers with a new perspective on life and challenges them to think about what they really want out of it. "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" is a must-read for anyone who is looking for a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Here are some of the key takeaways from "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck":

• **Don't try to be happy all the time.** It's okay to feel sad, angry, or scared sometimes. Trying to suppress or deny these emotions will only make them worse.
• **Focus on the things that are truly important to you.** Don't waste your time and energy on things that don't matter. Decide what your values are and live your life accordingly.
• **Stop trying to please everyone.** You can't make everyone happy, so stop trying. Focus on being true to yourself and the people who love you.
• **Accept that life is full of suffering.** This is a hard truth, but it's important to accept it. Suffering is a part of life, and the sooner you accept this, the better equipped you'll be to deal with it.
• **Learn to laugh at yourself.** Don't take yourself too seriously. Everyone makes mistakes, so learn to laugh at yourself and move on.

"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" is a powerful book that can change your life. If you're ready to stop giving a f*ck about the things that don't matter and start living a more meaningful and fulfilling life, then this book is for you.