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

Author: Mark Manson

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

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.

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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.

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Author
Mark Manson
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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Award
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Language
English
Subtitle
A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Cover
Hardcover
Number of Pages
224
Publication Date
2016
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9780062457714

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  • Well-written book, somewhat raw I would say in the way it tells you, presents everything as it is. It shows you a new way of perceiving things and helps you understand what is worth it and what is not

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  • cmantas
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    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    It is a very interesting book.
    Provocative (and slightly misleading title) and correspondingly "in your face" writing style.
    Maybe it has to do with the fact that it suits my style, but I really believe it deserves 5 stars

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  • vassokal
    5
    8 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    Fantastic book that traces the values we have or should have. It analyzes in a graphic way and with reason what the majority considers important today, what should be considered important, and how to bridge the gap between them.

    It helps us recognize cases where we have entitlement - the mistaken impression that we are "entitled" to something we haven't worked for. By removing the sense of injustice from our lives, it automatically becomes more productive and enjoyable.

    I have already bought a second copy as a gift and I plan to get more. It's worth it.

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  • K_yourlive
    1
    4 out of 13 members found this review helpful

    I am not a person who gets offended or easily hurt, so the writing style didn't seem excessive, but it exaggerates things that have been said and is fully overrated.

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  • Well-written book, somewhat raw I would say in the way it tells you, presents everything as it is. It shows you a new way of perceiving things and helps you understand what is worth it and what is not

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • It is a very interesting book.
    Provocative (and slightly misleading title) and correspondingly "in your face" writing style.
    Maybe it has to do with the fact that it suits my style, but I really believe it deserves 5 stars

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
  • Fantastic book that traces the values we have or should have. It analyzes in a graphic way and with reason what the majority considers important today, what should be considered important, and how to bridge the gap between them.

    It helps us recognize cases where we have entitlement - the mistaken impression that we are "entitled" to something we haven't worked for. By removing the sense of injustice from our lives, it automatically becomes more productive and enjoyable.

    I have already bought a second copy as a gift and I plan to get more. It's worth it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    8
  • I am not a person who gets offended or easily hurt, so the writing style didn't seem excessive, but it exaggerates things that have been said and is fully overrated.

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
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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.

Manufacturer

Author
Mark Manson
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
-
Award
-
Language
English
Subtitle
A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Cover
Hardcover
Number of Pages
224
Publication Date
2016
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9780062457714

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (14)

  1. 12
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
Review this product
  • Paper quality
  • Was it easy to read?
  • Understanding of the subject matter
  • Was it interesting enough?
  • I liked the writing style
  • I would read a book by the same author
  • I would recommend it for reading

Reviews by our members

  • Well-written book, somewhat raw I would say in the way it tells you, presents everything as it is. It shows you a new way of perceiving things and helps you understand what is worth it and what is not

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • cmantas
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    It is a very interesting book.
    Provocative (and slightly misleading title) and correspondingly "in your face" writing style.
    Maybe it has to do with the fact that it suits my style, but I really believe it deserves 5 stars

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • vassokal
    5
    8 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    Fantastic book that traces the values we have or should have. It analyzes in a graphic way and with reason what the majority considers important today, what should be considered important, and how to bridge the gap between them.

    It helps us recognize cases where we have entitlement - the mistaken impression that we are "entitled" to something we haven't worked for. By removing the sense of injustice from our lives, it automatically becomes more productive and enjoyable.

    I have already bought a second copy as a gift and I plan to get more. It's worth it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • K_yourlive
    1
    4 out of 13 members found this review helpful

    I am not a person who gets offended or easily hurt, so the writing style didn't seem excessive, but it exaggerates things that have been said and is fully overrated.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Well-written book, somewhat raw I would say in the way it tells you, presents everything as it is. It shows you a new way of perceiving things and helps you understand what is worth it and what is not

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • It is a very interesting book.
    Provocative (and slightly misleading title) and correspondingly "in your face" writing style.
    Maybe it has to do with the fact that it suits my style, but I really believe it deserves 5 stars

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
  • Fantastic book that traces the values we have or should have. It analyzes in a graphic way and with reason what the majority considers important today, what should be considered important, and how to bridge the gap between them.

    It helps us recognize cases where we have entitlement - the mistaken impression that we are "entitled" to something we haven't worked for. By removing the sense of injustice from our lives, it automatically becomes more productive and enjoyable.

    I have already bought a second copy as a gift and I plan to get more. It's worth it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    8
  • I am not a person who gets offended or easily hurt, so the writing style didn't seem excessive, but it exaggerates things that have been said and is fully overrated.

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
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