About the book
Mark Manson's third book takes up a paradox: people today are freer, healthier and wealthier than at any point in history, yet a feeling of hopelessness is widespread. Following his previous self-help book, he shifts his focus from the flaws within each person to the calamities of the wider world. He draws on psychological research and on thinkers such as Plato, Nietzsche and Tom Waits to dissect religion and politics. Its nine chapters include The Feelings Economy, Newton's Laws of Emotion and Self-Control Is an Illusion. It opened at the top of the New York Times list for advice, how-to and miscellaneous titles.
Ryan Holiday endorsed it as a rallying cry for improving both one's own life and the world, and James Clear praised Manson's counterintuitive insights and easy style. Nir Eyal said it explains a chaotic world to a whole generation through hard science, moral philosophy and humor.
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This book has 6 recommendations
Ryan Holiday (Author, Media strategist, Founder/Brass Check)
Just because everything appears to be a mess doesn’t mean you have to be one. Mark Manson’s book is a call to arms for a better life and better world and could not be more needed right now.
Shane Parrish (Founder/Farnam Street)
While we’re all afraid of the evils in the world, Mark Manson shows us how to avoid the dark side in ourselves. A witty and enlightening book that we all need to read before throwing in the towel.
James Clear (Author)
Mark Manson is a master of thought-provoking and counterintuitive insights. His easy-to-read style will have you turning pages for hours.
Nir Eyal (Author)
Mark Manson has succeeded in explaining a crazy world to an entire generation by invoking hard science, moral philosophy, and gobs of hilarious wit. This book is guaranteed to make you laugh, question your beliefs, and (hopefully) change your life.
Eric Barker (Author)
Mark provides an antidote to our era of spiritual malaise with a much-needed tincture of laughter, practical advice and philosophical wisdom. His counterintuitive insight will keep a three-bourbon smile on your face the whole time you’re reading it.
Recommended by Bogdan Savonea (CEO / TPS Engage)
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