Episode 42: 6 Ways to Stop Giving a F*ck

About the Episode

We all wish we gave fewer f*cks in our lives, but wanting to and doing it are two different things. If you’ve read my book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, then you know that not giving a f*ck doesn’t mean you don’t care about anything—it means you deliberately choose what you give a fck about and ignore the rest.

In this episode, we dive into the realities of not giving f*ck, the good and the bad. We talk about why there will never be a time when you’re completely free from judgement by others. Why being “normal”—whatever that means—is not something to aspire to, nor is wanting to be liked by everyone. How criticism is a part of life you can’t escape—but not all criticism is created equal. And a whole lot more.

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Mark Manson Quotes From the Episode

What’s the thing you’re willing to be hated for? What’s the thing that you know is right and if people don’t understand it, you’re still willing to do it.

We don’t act on information, we act on emotion.

Our emotions lead us astray just as often as they put us onto the right path.

You should love your emotions and listen to your emotions, but don’t let them rule your life.

It’s impossible to be a life-changing presence to some people without being a joke and embarrassment to others.