Megan asked this question about The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life:
This is not a a question exactly, but a pondering. Have I forgotten how to not give a f*ck? For much of my 20's and 30's I didn't give enough f*cks. Sometimes I think that if I had give more f*cks I'd have a lot more money by now. Lately I'm afraid I'm giving too many f*cks. I don't want to self-sabotage with all of my f*cks. What is the right balance of f*cks to give? And that's why I've added this book.
dsreads The book goes into detail on that and a lot more. Perhaps you'd have more money if you'd given more fucks about making money, but would that make you …moreThe book goes into detail on that and a lot more. Perhaps you'd have more money if you'd given more fucks about making money, but would that make you happier? Or would you be sitting here today thinking "I wish I would have given more fucks about just having fun living life".

Obviously you have to give a fuck about SOME things. Especially as an adult. But yes, most of us give too many fucks about the wrong things. This book can help you prioritize and not sweat the things that don't matter.(less)
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