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Books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
The best books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck are Man's Search for Meaning, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, and The Obstacle Is the Way. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson is about values, responsibility, acceptance. If that's what drew you in, here are 12 books that share its DNA — each summarized on Superbook, and ready to chat with in the app.
- Man's Search for Meaning
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Viktor E. Frankl · Psychology
Man's Search for Meaning is Viktor Frankl's account of his years as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz, and the psychological theory he developed from that experience.
Shares meaning and resilience with The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.
Read the summary → - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Carol S. Dweck · Psychology
Carol Dweck's central claim is simple but far-reaching: people hold one of two basic beliefs about their own abilities.
Both dig into resilience.
Read the summary → - The Obstacle Is the Way
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Ryan Holiday · Philosophy
The Obstacle Is the Way is Ryan Holiday's translation of Stoic philosophy into a practical guide for dealing with hardship.
Both dig into resilience.
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- Ego Is the Enemy
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Ryan Holiday · Self-help
Ego Is the Enemy is Ryan Holiday's argument that ego — the inflated sense of our own importance, the need to be seen and validated — is the most consistent obstacle to doing meaningful work and living well.
Both dig into resilience.
Read the summary → - 12 Rules for Life
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Jordan Peterson · Self-help
12 Rules for Life is Jordan Peterson's attempt to distill what clinical psychology, comparative mythology, the Bible, and evolutionary biology say about how to live.
Shares responsibility and meaning with The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.
Read the summary → - The Happiness Trap
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Russ Harris · Self-help
The Happiness Trap is Russ Harris's accessible introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a psychological framework developed by Steven Hayes at the University of Nevada.
Shares values and acceptance with The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.
Read the summary → - Lucky Man: A Memoir
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Michael J. Fox · Memoir
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Shares acceptance and resilience with The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.
Read the summary → - Designing Your Life
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Bill Burnett and Dave Evans · Self-help
Designing Your Life borrows tools from Silicon Valley product design and applies them to the messier problem of building a fulfilling life.
Both dig into meaning.
Read the summary → - Everything Is Figureoutable
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Marie Forleo · Self-help
Everything Is Figureoutable is Marie Forleo's argument that almost any problem — personal, professional, creative — becomes solvable once you adopt a foundational belief that a solution exists and that you're capable of finding it.
Both dig into resilience.
Read the summary → - First Things First
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Stephen R. Covey · Self-help
First Things First is Stephen Covey's full-length development of the time management principles he introduced in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, particularly the distinction between urgency and importance.
Both dig into values.
Read the summary → - Keep Going
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Austin Kleon · Self-help
Keep Going is Austin Kleon's third book in his series on creative practice, following Steal Like an Artist and Show Your Work.
Both dig into resilience.
Read the summary → - Off Balance
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Matthew Kelly · Self-help
Off Balance opens with a provocation: the concept of work-life balance is a myth, and chasing it makes people less satisfied rather than more.
Both dig into values.
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Books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: quick answers
What are the best books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck?
The best books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson are Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday, Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday, 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, plus 7 more below. Each was chosen for themes it shares with The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, such as values, responsibility, acceptance.
What should I read after The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck?
A natural next read after The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl. Shares meaning and resilience with The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Other strong choices are Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday, Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.
What books are similar to The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson?
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck centers on values, responsibility, acceptance. Books with a similar feel include Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday, Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday, 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris — all free to read and chat with on Superbook.
