*Despite the attention-grabbing title, this isn’t a guide for rebels without a cause, keen to flip the middle finger at society and authority. Instead, it’s an unusually deep and thought-provoking look into the human experience.

*Mining his own memories of being expelled from school for drug possession, travelling around the world seducing women, coming to terms with his parents’ divorce, and struggling to forge a career as a blogger, Manson presents a unique and intriguing life philosophy that cuts through the empty promises of clichéd self-help manuals.

*The “subtle art” of the title poses a challenge: stop chasing other people’s visions of happiness, identify your personal “things to give a fuck about” and stick to them.

*Manson doesn’t pretend this counterintuitive approach guarantees eternal wealth and happiness – this is not that kind of book –  but he’s convinced it will give you a shot at a pretty good life.

Theme 1: Pain is Important - 0:29

Theme 2: Shitty Values - 8:00

Theme 3: Take Responsibility - 20:05

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Full Title: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

Year of Publication: 2016

Book Author: Mark Manson

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Book Insight Writer: Joe Barnes

Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden

Producer: Gabe Mara

Production Manager: Karin Richey

Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden

Narrator: Kristi Burns