“Essentially, we become more selective about the fucks we're willing to give. This is something called maturity. It's nice; you should try… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“The key to a good life is not giving a fuck about more; it’s giving a fuck about less, giving a fuck… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Everyone and their TV commercial wants you to believe that the key to a good life is a nicer job, or a… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Ever notice that sometimes when you care less about something, you do better at it? Notice how it’s often the person who… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“This is why not giving a fuck is so key. This is why it’s going to save the world. And it’s going… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“And while there's nothing wrong with good business, the problem is that giving too many fucks is bad for your mental health.… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Subtlety #3: Whether you realize it or not, you are always choosing what to give a fuck about. People aren’t just born… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“What pain do you want in your life? What are you willing to struggle for?” Because that seems to be a greater determinant of… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“death is the light by which the shadow of all of life’s meaning is measured.” — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Many people measure their self-worth based on how much money they make... once one is able to provide for basic physical needs (food shelter,… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Because when you give too many fucks—when you give a fuck about everyone and everything—you will feel that you’re perpetually entitled to be comfortable… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Once upon a time, there were two youngsters, a boy and a girl. Their families hated each other. But the boy snuck into a… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“If it's down to me being screwed up, or everybody else being screwed up, it is far, far, far more likely that I'm the… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“If you’re miserable in your current situation, chances are it’s because you feel like some part of it is outside your control—that there’s a… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
Every new conversation, every new relationship, brings new challenges and opportunities for honest expression. — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“With great power comes great responsibility.” It is true. But there’s a better version of this quote, a version that actually is profound, and… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“If someone is better than you at something, then it’s likely because she has failed at it more than you have.” — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Or let’s say you have an anger problem. You get pissed off at the stupidest, most inane stuff, and you have no idea why.… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Some examples of good, healthy values: honesty, innovation, vulnerability, standing up for oneself, standing up for others, self-respect, curiosity, charity, humility, creativity. Some examples… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“That's simply reality: if it feels like it's you versus the world, chances are it's really just you versus yourself.” — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
Generally, our first idea of what our business is going to be is not the right one. It takes a few iterations; to get… — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
“Commitment gives you freedom because you’re no longer distracted by the unimportant and frivolous.” — Mark Manson Copy Share Image
