The subtle art of not giving a f*ck

By reading this koob, you will learn about the “subtle art of not giving a f*ck,” otherwise known as “how not to worry about things that aren’t important in your life.”

You will also learn that:

-society makes us frustrated and drives us to continually want more;

-finding happiness comes down to knowing how to choose the right kind of suffering;

-being average isn’t a bad thing;

-choosing your values will determine the direction you take;

-it is important to know how to say no and take action; and

-focusing on your own mortality is essential.

The author lived a large part of his life with a deep sense of discontent and took various different paths in the hope of finding the right balance. He experienced family difficulties and lived a life of excess. He decided to meet more people and travelled almost everywhere on Earth. He finally found a kind of wisdom that brought him a sense of peace, which he calls “the art of not giving a f*ck.” Here are a few pieces of advice to help you follow his philosophy.