In “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck”, Mark Manson offers a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives. Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. It’s a counterintuitive approach to living a good life. Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them – this, he says, is the real source of empowerment. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running from and avoiding pain and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage and confidence we desperately seek. In life, we have a limited amount of f*cks to give, so we must choose our f*cks wisely. Manson brings a much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor. This manifesto is a refreshing slap in the face for all of us, so we can start to lead more contented, grounded lives.