In my life, I have given a fuck about many people and many things. I have also not given a fuck about many people and many things. And those fucks I have not given have made all the difference.
People often say the key to confidence and success in life is to simply “not give a fuck.” Indeed, we often refer to the strongest, most admirable people we know in terms of their lack of fucks given. Like “Oh, look at Susie working weekends again, she doesn’t give a fuck.” Or “Did you hear that Tom called the company president an asshole and still got a raise anyway? Holy shit, that dude does not give a fuck.” Or “Jason got up and ended his date with Cindy after 20 minutes. He said he wasn’t going to listen to her bullshit anymore. Man, that guy does not give a fuck.”
Chances are you know somebody in your life who, at one time or another, did not give a fuck and went on to accomplish amazing feats. Perhaps there was a time in your life where you simply did not give a fuck and excelled to some extraordinary heights. I know for myself, quitting my day job in finance after only six weeks and telling my boss that I was going to start selling dating advice online ranks pretty high up there in my own “didn’t give a fuck” hall of fame. Same with deciding to sell most of my possessions and move to South America. Fucks given? None. Just went and did it.
More here – Mark Manson
PS: Couldn’t resist this getting another run……
Love it
This book sits on my book shelf in all its bright orange glory, very recommend.
What a clever fellow, he likes to swear a lot. Well I guess it gets him the attention he craves.
Whatta pisser ! So true too ! Not giving a toss exudes confidence which is why success probably follows
Reminds me of when i was an impressionable young apprentice being taught by tradesmen that used the magic 4 letter word like a connective multiple times in every sentence. It was eventually quite funny (though shocking initially as i had come from a strict religious upbringing) to me at the time how inventive they were with their use/overuse of the word.