#1 Book Review By A Bibliophile

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The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fuck - MARK MANSON 


Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are!



I thought I was living a good life and then I came across this book that deals with a counterintuitive approach to living a ‘not-so-ordinary’ life. 


Self-help books don’t fancy me, but this one is an exception. Not a fan, but I’ve got a minor liking for this book. 


What I Really Liked About This Book?


1.The first chapter: ‘Don’t Try’ and the mention of ‘Charles Bukowski’.

2. The “conversational” tone of the book which makes you feel there is a person on the other side talking with you. 

3. The ‘easy to read’ subject matter of the book 


Lessons Learned 


1. Denying negative emotions leads to more suffering and emotional dysfunction. 
2. Staying positive all the time means denying the existence of our life problems. It means we are escaping from solving the problems that ultimately generate happiness. 
3. Staying positive, money, pleasure, always being right, material success are poor ideals for a person. 
4. What you speak is the reflection of your own insecurity.
5. With great responsibility comes great power.
6. We are responsible for experiences that aren’t our fault all the time. 
7. There’s no perfect ideology. 
8. Certainty is the enemy of growth. 
9. We are architects of our own beliefs. 


Things I’m going to implement in my life

  • Choosing better values and things to give a fuck about. 

  • Taking responsibility for everything that happens in my life. 

  • Willing to discover my own flaws. 

  • Will not cover up the pain because it’s a part of life. 

  • Commitment gives us freedom. 



‘Lines’ from the book I loved

  • Don’t just sit there. Do something. The answers will follow. 
  • Actions - Inspiration - Motivation 
  • Evil people never believe they’re evil, rather they believe that everyone else is evil. 
  • Yet people chose things. All the time. 
  • Acts of love are valid only if they’re performed without conditions or expectations. 


If you’re a fan of self-help books, you must read this one. And, not to forget - your suggestions are also welcome! 


Happy Reading :)

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