Not giving a f*ck Anymore.: Reclaim your Energy, redefine Success, and build the Life your truly Deserve.

by Marieme SECK

Genres: Audiobook, Self Help

196 pages, Paperback

Published January 27, 2025

About the author

Marieme Seck is an author, entrepreneur, and digital creator focused on personal growth, emotional resilience, and modern self-development. Through her books and creative projects, she explores topics such as burnout, procrastination, mindset, emotional balance, and personal transformation in a practical and accessible way. Her work combines honest storytelling with modern reflections on identity, productivity, and navigating life in a fast-paced world. In addition to writing, Marieme Seck develops digital and creative projects focused on technology, wellness, and education.

Reviews

[Matt Swietlik · Rating 1 out of 5]

Listened to this book on Spotify thinking it was a different one. Not impressed with the message of your worries and stresses are so small in comparison to the grand scheme of the universe, so you shouldn’t worry about them. Very repetitive and audiobook was very choppy making it hard to listen to. If it was any longer, I would not have taken the time to finish.

[Joey Engseth · Rating 2 out of 5]

** Audiobook

I thought this was going to be more enlightening. Fairly repetitive and kind of clunky. A few good nuggets early on but then basically just telling me not to conform to societal norms. There are probably better books out there for development.

[Marianne Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This offers a really good road map on how to keep your peace and change the view so you have a more enjoyable life. This book made me aware to the amount of anxiety I have in my day to day and offered tools to help battle that.

[Tanley · Rating 1 out of 5]

THIS BOOK IS AI SLOP

Decided to give this book a listen after seeing it was included in Spotify premium and was relatively short. For the first few chapters, I felt that the narration was a bit off but decided to keep going. There were several phrases and lists that did not sound very natural coming from the narrator, so I decided to see who narrated it. “Narrated by the Author”. I thought this was strange given the author photo seemed to be a woman and this voice seemed very masculine. At the risk of being judgmental and not knowing anything about the author’s identity I decided to continue. Then, halfway through, it hit me. This book was most certainly written and narrated by AI. At the end it tries to sell you on purchasing the “30 Day Plan”, so basically this book is a huge UNDISCLOSED AD! Don’t waste your time!

[Parker Hendricks · Rating 2.75 out of 5]

This book reads like the author is a child who just learned the word fuck and thinks it’s the funniest thing in the world. I swear a lot but come on we don’t need to have whole paragraphs of fuck being said every other word.
And the advice is good if not basic. Like write your goals but don’t do them all at the same time that will be overwhelming but don’t not do it because that’s bad too.
And a lot of advice is from billionaires who are on the Epstein files so like I don’t want to take their advice.

[Becky Domes · Rating 1 out of 5]

2 hour audiobook of word salad and an unnecessary amount of Elon Musk portrayed as a good example.

[Julie Gardinal · Rating 2 out of 5]

Won’t tell you anything you haven’t read or heard before. I was bored on a road trip stuck on the German Autobahns.

It was nice to hear though. I’m a stressed girly and give way too many fucks about everything 24/7 so the book felt like a nice exhale.

[Claire Buchanan · Rating 1 out of 5]

AI was involved in writing this book for sure. Like yes the message of step letting others control your worries is true but also in doing that you are not going to become the next billionaire with an innovative idea. Also giving examples such as JKRowling and Elon Musk is not inspiring I don’t want to be a horrible person even if it makes me rich

[Sarah · Rating 0.5 out of 5]

This reads as if it’s written by AI. It’s repetitive, basic, and all the examples are around transphobes and greedy capitalists.

[Danica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great self help book! Personally used these tactics when I was stuck in a rut and couldn’t get things done. These pointers are science and psychologically backed

[Melissa aka That Therapy Chick · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have very mixed feelings about this book. I listened to the audio version on Spotify and.... it definitely left me wondering if it was being read by an AI bot. Numerous times. Nuggets of gold in comparisons, quotes, or stories, but largely minimizing to problems and lived experiences individuals have.

[Julia Oliveira Gutierrez · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a short, easy read that I finished in one sitting. It wasn’t bad, but it did feel repetitive at times, and a lot of the ideas weren’t necessarily new to me.

I did enjoy the reminders about not wasting energy overthinking the past or stressing about the future, letting go of other people’s opinions, and focusing on what you can control in the present.

I also liked the ideas around micro wins, putting your energy into what you want to improve, and believing that your mindset can shape your outcome. My biggest takeaway was that motivation may get you started, but consistency and discipline are what actually keep you going.

Overall, not groundbreaking, but a quick read with some good reminders.

[Darkromancerobyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audiobook 🎧

This book offers a collection of insightful thoughts and strategies for navigating our chaotic world, particularly for those who tend to overthink and stress. While the ideas aren’t entirely new, the book serves as a helpful reminder to focus your energy wisely and live a better life without overcomplicating things. However, some parts of the book kept repeating like a glitch and that was annoying.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I won’t lie, I was just overall disappointed with this book. I think a big majority had to do with the fact that I listened to this as an audiobook. Please keep in mind this was my first ever audiobook. I feel like this genera is meant to buy and look back on instead of listening. I also really thought the narrator was going to be a women but it wasn’t max I think that threw me off too.
I think I would give this book a second chance but hand held. I will say I was not the biggest fan of the 30 day plan in chapter 18. It felt like a very rushed 30 day plan. I could feel my anxiety rise thinking about having to do a 30 day plan like this.

[kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay. Listened to the Audio Book on Spotify and the narrator was kinda boring, had no emotion in his voice. It was like he was sick of the book.

I didn’t really take anything on board, it was all basic things and it was very repetitive. It’s basic things like stop caring what other people think, stop wanting to know more about other people’s life, stop using social media, overthinking will cause decision fatigue which will then cause burn out. All things that we know. But good background noise though.

Don’t know if I would recommend, don’t think I would listen to that narrator again.

[Grace Robinson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Can self help books stop using Elon musk as an example please

[Ashley Valenzuela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book challenged me to stop giving power to things that don’t deserve it.

One of my biggest takeaways was realizing that most people are so busy living their own lives that they’re not thinking about me nearly as much as I think they are. We spend so much time worrying about other people’s opinions, when most of the time they’re focused on their own problems, goals, and insecurities. So why let them dictate how we live?

I loved the reminder that our time is limited, and that we need to be our own compass instead of constantly seeking approval from others. Let them think what they want. Their opinions are not my responsibility.

The section on neuroplasticity also stood out to me. What we focus on shapes who we become. If we focus on fear and people-pleasing, that’s the life we’ll create. If we focus on growth, purpose, and confidence, we can create a life that thrives.

What I appreciated most is that this wasn’t about becoming selfish—it was about finding freedom. Freedom from unnecessary worry, freedom from other people’s expectations, and freedom to live more authentically. And through it all, the book still emphasized kindness, reminding us that even small acts can create a ripple effect.

My biggest takeaway: Life is too short to spend it living for other people’s opinions. Trust yourself, be kind, and let the rest go. 💛

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I honestly initially chose to listen to this audiobook purely as background noise during my long commute. Turns out, I dug the book. None of the information contained in the book was new to me, however, I have been actively focused on self-improvement for several years. For me, I found it grounding to where I am currently in my evolutionary journey.

This book offers a concise guide on identifying one’s needs, creating goals, and cultivating motivation. It offers many exercises and reflection questions to help one dig a little deeper into themselves. It felt inspiring and empowering. What I enjoyed most about this book is the approach: it isn’t trying to be politically correct and tell you that all you need is a hug and for the world to change around you, like the majority of the therapeutic landscape these days. At heart, it says “f*ck them rainbows and unicorns.” So if a warm hug is what you seek, this book is not for you. Whether you’re looking to make some behavior changes, experiencing a spiritual awakening, or simply desire to increase your self-awareness, give this one a try.

[Lisa Winters · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love the ideas in the book; however, it is very repetitive. Quotes are reused, terms are introduced as new even though they have already been discussed in earlier chapters. Exact phrases/ideas/advice from the first 60% of the book are repeated at the end, and not as a conclusion. They are included as though they are new ideas that the author has not yet shared.

Further, as an audiobook, it is very disappointing. It says it is narrated by the author, but it isn't. Instead, it is male AI that reads too fast between headings and content, frequently mispronounces words, spells several words, and garbles many words making it impossible to understand at times.

[Redflower272 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I listened to the audio version of this book on Spotify.

What I liked about it:

1) It was a very simple book and thus easy to listen to and that’s exactly what I need sometimes. Finished it within one day
2) It had some good reminders in it, like focusing on and celebrating small wins

What I disliked:

1) Audio version is extremely sloppily made, was very likely read by AI
2) It was super repetitive at times, had same examples in different chapters and I learned nothing new from it

[Roxanne Pearson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook. It was a lot that I've already read, so nothing new really. But the audiobook could use some "proofreading" if that's possible. Sometimes the same couple of sentences were repeated three times back to back. A few times, the audiobook seemed to spell out words instead of saying them.

[Niina Bayat · Rating 2 out of 5]

It started really good and was aligning very well with tips my therapist gives me.
But then on chapter 9 (reprogramming your mind) it started becoming such a yellow book. It talks about giving positive energy to universe and such yellow bulshit. So im not finishing this book and I’m not recommending it

[Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a sucker for a good self-help book! This book was good. It wasn’t spectacular, but it had some really good points and information that I found helpful. I definitely took a few things away from it that I can apply to my own life, which is always a win for me when reading a self-help book. Overall, an enjoyable read with some good reminders and takeaways!

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good listen. It is all information that I have heard before but laid out in a way that is more easily retained.. thank you for writing it. I am planning on listening to it again to pick up the details I may have missed. ❤️

[Kathryn Alfano · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars? Some messages definitely clicked but overall the constant comparison to stars and planets, and historical legends, made it feel like anything i’m not happy with was dumb? Moreso, the grammar and repetitiveness of specific sentences or statements were confusing to listen to.

[auds thoughts · Rating 2 out of 5]

It had good advice in it, but why was it paced so freaking fast. You couldn’t even take anything in and dude literally made up gibberish at certain points. Maybe try reading the book with a physical copy because the audiobook was a mess

[Ella Meunier · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5...took a lot away from this book. Some of it was repetitive, but there were more than a handful of good points that I will carry with me and will hopefully help change my life for the better. Overall, would recommend!

[Grace Kemp · Rating 2 out of 5]

Basically a free webinar selling a product at the end. Full of quotes and ideas from other authors. There was even a section that was narrated that made zero sense at all, just sounded like a bunch of letter jumbled together and made me wonder if it was written by ai.
Wouldn’t recommend.

[Kristina Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a people please and just want to hear how you should stop from a different perspective this book is great ! I found it more insightful than The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***

Highly Recommend. Audiobook.

[Daniel Askew-Hargreaves · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book wasn't for me, However, this book is for someone who is a beginner of their mental health journing to get and retain the basic mental restructure. Handy for other people, this is a short novella and has an audiobook format.