A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

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Written byMark Manson

Mark Manson's blunt, funny book argues that trying to feel positive all the time backfires. Instead, choose carefully what to care about and accept that some struggle is part of any good life.

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  • Published2016
  • GenreSelf-improvement
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  1. 01Choose what to care about

    You only have so much attention. Spend it on what truly matters to you.

  2. 02Problems never stop

    A good life isn't problem-free; it's full of problems worth having.

  3. 03Pick better values

    Values like honesty and growth hold up better than pleasure or popularity.

  4. 04Own your choices

    You may not be at fault for everything, but you're responsible for how you respond.

  5. 05Accept that you'll die

    Remembering life is short makes it easier to let go of small worries.

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You only have so much attention. Spend it on what truly matters to you. Pick one small way to put this into practice before tonight.

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“Who you are is defined by what you’re willing to struggle for.”

— Mark Manson

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