--- product_id: 368678809 title: "The Subtle Art of Not Giving Paperbac" price: "R448" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/368678809-the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-paperbac store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Subtle Art of Not Giving Paperbac **Price:** R448 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Subtle Art of Not Giving Paperbac - **How much does it cost?** R448 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/368678809-the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-paperbac) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be “positive” all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. “Fuck positivity,” Mark Manson says. “Let’s be honest, shit is fucked and we have to live with it.” In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugar-coat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mind-set that has infected Review: A Refreshing Guide to Choosing What Truly Matters - This book is a must-read for anyone actively working on self-improvement and personal growth. Mark Manson presents powerful perspectives through relatable examples from real-life experiences, illustrating how people face adversity, navigate challenges, and ultimately decide what deserves their attention and energy—and what doesn't. What makes this book stand out is its practical approach to cutting through unnecessary noise and focusing on what truly matters. The insights are thought-provoking, honest, and easy to apply in everyday life. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking clarity over clutter and a more intentional way of living. Review: Unconventional Wisdom, you'd love reading it - This is one book that would definitely catch your eye, owing to its bright orange cover and a title that’s so unconventional! Kudos to Mark Manson for this! I don't think I'd have picked this up otherwise. Okay. First things first, whether you like the book or not, whether you take anything substantial away from this book or not, whether you implement any wisdom described in the book in your life or not, I think you would definitely enjoy the way this book is written, its language and the general fun feeling of reading through a book, which I would safely put in the genre of ‘Unconventional Wisdom’. I loved reading this book! I think it’s very relatable, the way the author has described various instances and examples. However, implementing the same attitude in your life might be tricky and difficult. If you can implement it the way the author intends to, I think you would be on your path to a successful life. I think this book is especially useful for people who keep worrying about trivial things way too much. The book will teach you to focus on larger things and don’t care about petty stuff that has no meaning or effect on your life. The book will also teach you to embrace mediocrity because admit it, not everyone is going to be great. But it also teaches you that such acceptance is the first step towards achieving something better, if not something great. However, I think the book’s target audience is the younger generation, young adults. The book will make you realize some things which you already know but you couldn’t admit to yourself. Some parts would be extremely funny, just because of the way certain things are described and put together in the book. Some other parts would be really enlightening. Also, there would be times when the author reminisces about his past, which can get slightly boring and dragging, even exaggerated. Some of my favorite quotes from the book: - “People who become great at something become great because they understand that they’re not already great - they are mediocre, they are average - and that they could be so much better.” - “You always get to choose how you see things, how you react to things, how you value things.” - “If you’re stuck on a problem, don’t sit there and think about it, just start working on it. Even if you don’t know what you’re doing, the simple act of working on it will eventually cause the right ideas to show up in your head.” - “You too are going to die, and that’s because you too were fortunate enough to have lived.” - “Pain, in all of its forms, is our body’s most effective means of spurring action.” - “Not giving a f does not mean being indifferent, it means being comfortable with being different.” To conclude, I would recommend this one to my fellow readers (or non-readers). Cheers! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #68,916 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,181 in Mysteries (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 159,032 Reviews | ## Images ![The Subtle Art of Not Giving Paperbac - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tjorIkScL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Refreshing Guide to Choosing What Truly Matters *by K***A on 16 June 2026* This book is a must-read for anyone actively working on self-improvement and personal growth. Mark Manson presents powerful perspectives through relatable examples from real-life experiences, illustrating how people face adversity, navigate challenges, and ultimately decide what deserves their attention and energy—and what doesn't. What makes this book stand out is its practical approach to cutting through unnecessary noise and focusing on what truly matters. The insights are thought-provoking, honest, and easy to apply in everyday life. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking clarity over clutter and a more intentional way of living. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unconventional Wisdom, you'd love reading it *by A***H on 6 March 2019* This is one book that would definitely catch your eye, owing to its bright orange cover and a title that’s so unconventional! Kudos to Mark Manson for this! I don't think I'd have picked this up otherwise. Okay. First things first, whether you like the book or not, whether you take anything substantial away from this book or not, whether you implement any wisdom described in the book in your life or not, I think you would definitely enjoy the way this book is written, its language and the general fun feeling of reading through a book, which I would safely put in the genre of ‘Unconventional Wisdom’. I loved reading this book! I think it’s very relatable, the way the author has described various instances and examples. However, implementing the same attitude in your life might be tricky and difficult. If you can implement it the way the author intends to, I think you would be on your path to a successful life. I think this book is especially useful for people who keep worrying about trivial things way too much. The book will teach you to focus on larger things and don’t care about petty stuff that has no meaning or effect on your life. The book will also teach you to embrace mediocrity because admit it, not everyone is going to be great. But it also teaches you that such acceptance is the first step towards achieving something better, if not something great. However, I think the book’s target audience is the younger generation, young adults. The book will make you realize some things which you already know but you couldn’t admit to yourself. Some parts would be extremely funny, just because of the way certain things are described and put together in the book. Some other parts would be really enlightening. Also, there would be times when the author reminisces about his past, which can get slightly boring and dragging, even exaggerated. Some of my favorite quotes from the book: - “People who become great at something become great because they understand that they’re not already great - they are mediocre, they are average - and that they could be so much better.” - “You always get to choose how you see things, how you react to things, how you value things.” - “If you’re stuck on a problem, don’t sit there and think about it, just start working on it. Even if you don’t know what you’re doing, the simple act of working on it will eventually cause the right ideas to show up in your head.” - “You too are going to die, and that’s because you too were fortunate enough to have lived.” - “Pain, in all of its forms, is our body’s most effective means of spurring action.” - “Not giving a f does not mean being indifferent, it means being comfortable with being different.” To conclude, I would recommend this one to my fellow readers (or non-readers). Cheers! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great self help book *by A***V on 30 August 2026* Really good for someone starting their self help journey --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/368678809-the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-paperbac](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/368678809-the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-paperbac) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*