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SUMMARY: THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK by Mark Manson: A COUNTERINTUITIVE APPROACH TO LIVING A GOOD LIFE
Disclaimer : This is a summary, review of the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and not the original book. You can find the original ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK : Mark Manson has compiled his life lessons and put it together in his book. There may be a few of you that would still like to stay hopelessly optimistic and disregard the message of this book- and that’s ok. However, in this summarized version there is enough information for you to make the right decisions. Life will always knock us down- this has been mentioned several times in the book, but staying down is always our choice. ‘ The subtle art of not giving a f*ck ’ makes that point vividly clear. Many examples are provided in the book and they are the testament to the authenticity of the statement made by the author. Mark has talked about his real-life experiences and this goes to show how personal this book is for him. All the points, mentioned in the book, needs careful contemplation. Surely, you’ll the benefits they bring in your life. Mark Manson has also talked about the traits in our personality that shapes the fate of our lives in the long run. There have been mentions of both good and bad traits. You can always try to have those good traits and change your life for the better. Some of the points may look as being a bit too negative! But in reality, these are essential to make us realize our situation. The overall message of this book is very simple-yet, very profound. It tells us that society has carved a path for your lives that is often bad for us; it talks about how happiness can be attained at any time. One of the key factors that Mark talk about is how we need to use our motivation. Our motivation must come from deep within rather than from some self-help books. The motivation from outside sources normally never lasts! Lastly, I would like to mention that this book doesn’t contain spells or magic that will transform life instantly. It is- and it will always be- up to you that how you implement the message in your life and makes changes for the better. Hope you had a wonderful time reading this summarized version of Mark Manson ’s ‘ The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck ’.
43 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 9, 2018
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December 22, 2024Read the book don’t get put off by the title. I set aside the book after reading the first few pages saying it’s not worth a read since every second sentence had the F word. The title has over 5 million copies sold. All of them could not be wrong! Curiosity got the better of me and picked it up to read. I am glad I did that.
The author has made a few poignant observations. For instance, ‘the desire for more positive experience is itself a negative experience. And, paradoxically the acceptance of one’s negative experience is itself a positive experience. What creates or positive experiences will define the negative experiences. Similarly, the positive and negative emotions are explained – the negative emotions call for action.
He lays a lot of stress on the values. It is the values that determine the matrices by which we measure ourselves. The values cannot be undermined. He narrates the incident of the loyal Japanese soldier who was stranded in Lubang for almost 30 years and continued his fight for his empire even after WW II was over! That is the strength of the value of loyalty.
Life has its share of problems and the author in his inimitable way explains that the secret sauce is in solving the problems. Happiness comes from solving the problems. Accepting responsibility for our problems is the first step towards solving them. He cautions the readers that nobody is responsible for your situation but yourself.
He also discusses the relationships between individuals. For a healthy and loving relationship, there has to be giving and receiving rejection if necessary.
Finally the life is compared to a set of dealt cards. Some get better cards than others. But the real game lies in how you play those cards. The finesse, the play, the risks that one takes determines the consequences.
I would like to read it once again. Mull over the points highlighted by me and would certainly recommend the book. Worth a read.
The author has made a few poignant observations. For instance, ‘the desire for more positive experience is itself a negative experience. And, paradoxically the acceptance of one’s negative experience is itself a positive experience. What creates or positive experiences will define the negative experiences. Similarly, the positive and negative emotions are explained – the negative emotions call for action.
He lays a lot of stress on the values. It is the values that determine the matrices by which we measure ourselves. The values cannot be undermined. He narrates the incident of the loyal Japanese soldier who was stranded in Lubang for almost 30 years and continued his fight for his empire even after WW II was over! That is the strength of the value of loyalty.
Life has its share of problems and the author in his inimitable way explains that the secret sauce is in solving the problems. Happiness comes from solving the problems. Accepting responsibility for our problems is the first step towards solving them. He cautions the readers that nobody is responsible for your situation but yourself.
He also discusses the relationships between individuals. For a healthy and loving relationship, there has to be giving and receiving rejection if necessary.
Finally the life is compared to a set of dealt cards. Some get better cards than others. But the real game lies in how you play those cards. The finesse, the play, the risks that one takes determines the consequences.
I would like to read it once again. Mull over the points highlighted by me and would certainly recommend the book. Worth a read.
November 14, 2025
Mark Manson delivers a refreshing, honest book that teaches you to stop caring about things that don’t matter. The writing is bold, funny, and meaningful. Instead of chasing “positive thinking,” Manson shows how accepting your struggles leads to real growth. A perfect read for anyone feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
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November 23, 2024It’s entertaining, but some find it too cynical and lacking in practical advice.
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