“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson is a refreshingly straightforward guide that throws conventional self-help advice out the window. Let me summarize:

1. Life’s Limited F*cks: Imagine your “f*cks are like a budget. You can’t afford to give one about everything!” The book teaches you to prioritize your f*cks wisely—spend them on things that truly matter to you.
2. Embrace the Struggle: Manson argues that struggles are inevitable, so you might as well pick your favourite flavour of struggle. Want to be a rock star? Great! But are you ready to struggle through endless rehearsals and uncertain paydays?
3. Failure is the New Success: One of the book’s core ideas is to find success in failure. Ever tripped and pretended it was a jog? Failures aren’t setbacks; they’re stepping stones to not giving a f*ck about the right things.
4. You’re Not Special (And That’s OK!): The book tells us it’s okay not to be extraordinary. You don’t have to be the next Einstein. Sometimes, just being a decent human being is good enough and in this age, that IS extraordinary.
5. Values Matter: Manson stresses the importance of having solid values. If your biggest concern is whether your latte has the perfect foam art, you might need to reassess your values.
6. Responsibility Galore: Here’s the kicker – you’re responsible for everything that happens in your life. Even if it’s not your fault, it’s still your responsibility to deal with it. Like if a bird poops on your head, it’s not your fault, but you still have to clean it up!
7. Embrace Uncertainty: The book encourages embracing uncertainties in life. Not knowing everything is fine. In fact, it’s normal. So, the next time you’re clueless, just remember, it’s all part of the master plan of not giving a f*ck.

In short, the book is a cheeky guide to living a fulfilling life by being more selective about the things that deserve our energy and attention. Remember, life’s too short to give a f*ck about everything. Only give a f*ck about what truly matters!