Insights from ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck’ by Mark Manson Flashcards
What is Mark Manson’s view on problems in life?
Problems never go away; they only improve. One should hope for good problems rather than no problems.
Fill in the blank: ‘With great responsibility comes great ______.’
power
True or False: According to Manson, blaming others for your problems is the key to personal growth.
False
What was William James’s experiment when he was struggling?
He decided to take 100% responsibility for everything wrong in his life for a year, leading to a personal transformation.
In Mark Manson’s analogy, how is a newborn on your doorstep related to taking responsibility?
It’s not your fault the baby is there, but it becomes your responsibility to choose what to do, and to face the consequences of your choice.
Comparison: How does Manson’s perspective on responsibility differ from Spiderman’s Uncle Ben’s?
Uncle Ben says ‘With great power comes great responsibility,’ while Manson suggests ‘With great responsibility comes great power.’
What question does Manson suggest asking yourself to gain perspective on your problems?
‘How will I feel about this problem 10 years from now?’
True or False: Manson believes that pain should always be avoided to achieve happiness.
False
What determines success according to Manson?
Success is determined by the kind of pain you are willing to sustain.
Why does emotional pain occur, based on Manson’s philosophy?
Emotional pain results from a personal value being violated.
Application: If seeing your neighbor’s nicer car makes you angry, what underlying value might be causing this?
You may value material success and measure your worth accordingly.
Fill in the blank: You have a limited number of ______ to give in your lifetime, so use them wisely.
f*cks
What should you do if you’re struggling with a problem, according to Manson?
Identify the underlying value causing your pain and assess if it’s worth upholding or should be replaced with a more meaningful value.
How does Manson suggest dealing with outdated or superficial values?
He suggests replacing them with values that are more meaningful and worth suffering for.
True or False: Manson suggests that suffering is always meaningless.
False
