Title: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck
Author: Mark Manson
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Year: 2016
204 pages
From the Back: Mark Manson makes the argument that human beings are flawed and limited. As he writes, "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 - this, he says, is the real source of empowerment. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties - once we stop running from and avoiding, and start confronting painful truths - we can begin to find the courage and confidence we desperately seek. Filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humour, this manifesto is a refreshing clap in the face for all of us, so that we can start to lead more contented, grounded lives.
Personal Thoughts: Once you get past the brash language, this is actually quite a good book. I would recommend reading this alongside The Courage to be Disliked as two very differently written books that talk about the same thing - learning to accept that we have limitations. And not just learning, but accepting these limitations are there but don't stop us from living. We can only control what's in our power to control. If we stress too much over the things out of our control, then life will seem overwhelming. Now this is easier said than done, of course, but these two books give a starting point from which to reframe our mindset so that you can, hopefully, take power back over your life.
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