Entrepreneur Spencer Schar is an avid reader in his spare time, with Mark Manson ranking among his favorite authors. This article will look at Mark Manson’s book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is a non-fiction self-help book that uses profanity and blunt honesty to guide readers on a journey of self-discovery, coaxing them away from a self-help culture of “mindless positivity.” In the book, Manson helps readers to identify what truly matters most to them, persuading them to engage only with things that are within their control that they have the capability to change. The attached infographic takes a closer look at Mark Manson’s best-selling titles.
Hailed as a “self-help book for people who hate self-help,” The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is a breakout, mega bestseller that provides “as much a pat on the back as a slap in the face.” Mark Manson’s book provides a counterintuitive approach to living well and flourishing in “a crazy world.”
Following the misadventures of Disappointment Panda, Mark Manson’s unapologetically blunt superhero, readers learn how happiness is a problem, with the book encouraging them to look much further to discover what they truly want out of life.
Entrepreneur, author, and TED speaker Derek Sivers describes The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck as “The opposite of every other book,” explaining that each point is profoundly useful and true, and more powerful than the usual positivity, crediting Manson’s bestseller as “succinct but surprising deep.” The attached video takes a closer look at Derek Sivers and his How to Start a Movement TED Talk.
Published by HarperOne in 2016, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck explores Mark Manson’s belief that it is actually life’s struggles that give it true meaning. The author argues that, in reality, the “meaningless positivity” provided by typical self-help books is neither helpful nor practical in terms of helping people to approach the problems they face.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck delves into Mark Manson’s own personal experiences to illustrate how life’s struggles often give it more meaning, arguing that this approach is better than merely “constantly trying to be happy.” Using profanity and blunt honesty to illustrate his ideas, Manson’s writing style and approach is contrary to the wider self-help industry. The author explores the philosophy of Charles Bukowski, who is credited as a major inspiration for the work. The attached PDF takes a closer look at the life and career of Charles Bukowski, a man Mark Manson describes as an alcoholic, womanizer, chronic gambler, lout, cheapskate, and deadbeat, “and on his worst days, a poet.”