I bought this book last night, stayed up reading it until - oh - 1am? MADE myself go to bed because I was laughing so hard, then finished it today, still laughing. Eyes watering, good-thing-the-windows-aren't-open-because-the-neighbors-would-wonder kind of laughter. The entire book was spot on and I think it should be read in tandem with that other Life Changing Magic Book. Which I'm going to do this very afternoon.
The author has it right. ALL OF IT. There are only so many fxs to give in any given hour, day, week, month, year, or lifetime. Fxs are finite, and should be doled out sparingly and only for things that are truly worth it and give JOY, instead of ANNOY. How many fxs did I lose by worrying about whether I was devoting enough attention to that one account at work that no one ever asked me about, and therefore didn't care about until I mentioned it? The minute I stopped giving a fk, everything was rosy. My job was infinitely easier. I stressed less and had more time for other things that needed further evaluation. Eventually, I stopped giving a fk about that job and found a new one that gives me JOY, which is really the whole point, amirite? I started evaluating everything that was not deserving of fxs and weeded accordingly. Toddler birthday parties that won't be remembered by said toddler? ANNOY. Ill-behaved grandchildren? ANNOY. Staying home with a book and the house to myself while the husband visits said ill-behaved grandchildren? JOY. Having a job that I enJOY (see what I did there?) despite being away from home weeks at a time? JOY. It's just that simple. Once you weed out what bugs you or sucks your soul dry with the effort of simply putting up with it, then you realize you have much more energy for the things that you love. Ain't nobody got time for stupid people, vapid relatives, cretinous children, or soul-sucking events. But it's all about balance and not being an a-hole. Very important points here that are well explained by the author.
BTW, if anyone has a problem with language and F-bombs, then perhaps this book isn't for you. I thought it was eye-wateringly hilarious but then again, I swear with the vigor of an old sailor. Someone will invariably start reading and immediately clutch their necks and exclaim "oh my! the language!" in some shocked tone of voice, and probably write a high and mighty review indicating how aggrieved and offended they were, but that's fine. But you DID read the title? and hopefully you read an excerpt? so don't act shocked because no one really gives a fk if you still bought the book and you're offended after that. (ok, so maybe I wandered into the A-hole zone of the VENN diagram just then. #NOTSORRY
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Your time, energy, and/or money spent should result in greater happiness for you.Highlighted by 1,057 Kindle readers- Feelings of guilt, obligation, or anxiety cause them to behave in a manner that, while least objectionable to other people, is often detrimental to their own levels of annoy vs joy.Highlighted by 861 Kindle readers
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Larccan Does Not Have A F*c* to Give But I Love the Book
The Tiny Tyrant aka Larccan got a few of my favorite books off my desk to make his New Year Potential Priorities List. Thank goodness he did not digest the whole thing and I caught him early in his Reading is Fundamental efforts. I loved the author's tone and vibe throughout the book. Anyone who buys a book entitled as this one is should not be expecting Marcus Aurelias' hidden secrets. I enjoyed it and took away quite a few points I have used in my life. I've purchased a couple of her other books and found them equally fun, while still informative and helpful.
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