Subtle art of not giving a F*!K
I've been listening to an older book by Mark Manson called "The subtle art of not giving a F*!k", the information really isn't anything new to me, but it is rephrased in a way that gave me some more insights. One of my key takeaways was the discussion on what we think we want, and what we’re actually willing to do to get it. The overarching topic was on pain, suffering, and happiness. It’s argued that pain, although uncomfortable, is a necessary part of our existence, and it lends to our happiness. Obviously it is more complicated than that, but I’ll explain later. An example the author used to explain the disconnect between our wants versus our actual action is the rockstar lifestyle. He mused he thought it would be awesome to be a famous rockstar, and yet he knew he wasn’t willing to put in the constant hours of practice to perfect whatever instrument. The work that’s needed ...
