This book arrived in my life at just the right moment. Originally, I was
a bit hesitant based on the title. I'm glad I didn't give in to judging
a book by its cover because this book did not disappoint in the
slightest. Once you keep laughing and get past all the blunt F bombs
more so in the beginning (which only adds to its humor and charm), "The
Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck worms its way into your psyche if you
allow your heart and soul to go down the rabbit hole with Mark Manson.
It's
part hero's journey, part helpful suggestions, and part (non-bullshitty
type) self-help insights on life drawn from psychology, philosophy, and
a mindful stance of "not giving a fuck" (ie, choosing what to give a
fuck about and more so what NOT to give a fuck about in the overall
scheme of things). It's nothing that I don't already know on some level,
but it's his delivery and particularly the way he integrates it all
that drew me in. This book is like a wake up call when you need a swift
kick in the ass in your life.
I also strongly identified with
his life changing event that he mentions towards the end of the book:
how a close friend of his suddenly and unexpectedly died and how that
then redefined him as "before" and "after." While it can profoundly
transform a person, tragic events don't have to happen for us to alter
our perceptions, the choices we make, and the way we live. It can happen
right now. Mark Manson emphasizes that we all have choices and we will
always have problems. A problem free life is boring, unavoidable, and
leaves no room for growth. It's about choosing the good problems to have
that will lead us on a journey of meaning and fulfillment, even in the
midst of pain.
Halfway through the book, I was curious how other
readers on Goodreads felt about this book. Not surprisingly, there were
people that either loved or hated this book. If you're wanting a book
that will make you feel good about your sense of self, your life
choices, and let you know that you're an exceptional/special
person....well, this isn't the book for you. And this is why I fucking
loved it. Refreshing, honest, emotionally intelligent,
thought-provoking, and real....this is something severely lacking in
society these days. Everyone needs to read this book, especially in the
United States of Entitlement. Perhaps the best book I've devoured in
less than two days in years.
Read. This. Fucking Book. And if you don't, well....I just don't give a fuck. You're missing out.
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