The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fuck -Book Review

I finally read this book and I found it to be an excellent one, much so that the writer in me felt the need to share some notes I found really meaningful -I ended up writing a review. So, here’s my review on The subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck, A Counterintuitive Approach To Living A Good Life, a book By Mark Manson -and why you should read it too: This is a nonfiction self-help book. It is one that would influence the way you think about yourself and perspectives about your reality. The book basically makes us realize that we sometimes set unrealistic standards for ourselves based on what’s going on around us, then beat ourselves up when we don’t meet up to or surpass those standards. It tells us that finding something important and meaningful in our lives should be the most efficient use of our time and energy (the things worth giving fucks about.) Therefore, living a good life isn’t just about wanting more, but caring about the things that align with our personal values. Some notable quotes and Key lessons from the Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fuck are: i) “Not giving a fuck doesn’t mean being indifferent, it means being comfortable with being indifferent. ii) “True happiness occurs only when you find the problems you enjoy having and enjoy solving.” iii) If you want to change how you see your problems, you have to change what you value and how you measure success iv) You’re not always right, a lot of times, you’re probably even wrong. v) “The arbitrary metrics by which you define yourself actually trap you.” vi) “Action isn’t just the effect of motivation; it is also the cause of it.” Read them again. A major interesting part of the book is where it differentiates between the concepts of ‘Fault’ and ‘Responsibility’, explaining that a lot of unfortunate situations in your reality might not be your fault but as long as its your reality, it’s your responsibility to make things right or at least better for yourself. It goes further to encourage us to take charge (Responsibility) of our lives without feeling entitled, or afraid and to embrace uncertainty. Finally, the book does well to remind us we’ll all die someday, why not use our time here on earth giving certain amount of “fucks” to the things that actually matter? It’s the kind of book you need if you seek better perspectives about life, if you feel like you’re constantly unable to reach your goals, or life is really being unfair to you and you’re just dejected. This one would most likely help you feel better. In conclusion, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck is a book you should definitely read in your lifetime and not just for bragging rights, I highly recommend you read to understand and digest the perspectives given & the deeper meanings well enough to apply them in your reality.

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