I read a descent number of self-help books. I constantly strive to become a better person and less of an asshole. The last self-help book I read has been one of the most interesting and beneficial ones I’ve read to date. It’s called, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life” by Mark Manson.
In this book, Mark explains they we have a limited number of F*cks to give and we choose what to give a F*ck about. He tells you how to be okay with being different, what is reasonable to expect out of life, and how to live happily in reality. His book also shows you how negative experiences are really a positive thing and how the values we choose shape a perception of the world.
I learned a lot from this book and I recommend it for anyone who feels slighted by the world. It’s not one of those feel good, you are awesome, psychology books. It’s more of a face the music, reality check book, but in an extremely helpful way. Mark is a pretty funny guy too and the way he writes is not only interesting but entertaining as well. And he curses a lot which I can totally relate to.
Check this book out and let me know what you think. If you don’t like it, nobody is going to give you your money back, but you can always sell it at a used book store or something. It will be eye opening if nothing else. Mark Manson also has another book coming out in May called, “Everything is F*cked: A Book about Hope”.
Stephanie Walters 