Adnan Mirza
@adnanmirza
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3 Lessons Learned from 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck'
1. Happiness is active, not passive
Happiness is a work in progress, a moving target that requires tackling real issues, not avoiding them or convincing yourself they don’t exist.
It’s a lot like success; you have to work to achieve it. Real happiness requires struggle:
So instead of asking yourself how to find happiness, ask yourself what you’re willing to go through to make it happen. Happiness is a never-ending climb, so find joy in the climb itself.
2. Prioritize your energy and effort
Consider the f*cks you have to give, and know they are finite. You can’t, and shouldn’t, care about everything. Instead, prioritize what matters in your life and know that to make space for certain things, you have to let other things go.
As Manson writes, “The avoidance of suffering is a form of suffering. The avoidance of struggle is a struggle.” Understand and accept that you will face difficulties and that you won’t always be happy,… 0 reply
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