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10 harsh quotes on positivity

  10 harsh quotes on positivity




In "The subtle art of not giving a fck," Mark Manson presents a critical perspective on positivity. He argues that the idea of always being positive is not only unrealistic but also inauthentic and ultimately exhausting. He suggests that life is a constant balance of holding on and letting go, and that the key is to give a fck about the things that are truly important to you, and not to give a f*ck about the things that aren't. Manson also emphasizes the importance of being honest with yourself about what you care about and what you don't, and of dealing with negative thoughts and feelings in a healthy way.

Here are a few quotes that highlight Manson's harsh take on positivity:


"The problem with trying to be positive all the time is that it's actually negative. It's fake, inauthentic, and ultimately exhausting." 



"The truth is, life is a constant balance of holding on and letting go." 



"The most important thing is to be honest with yourself about what you're giving a fck about. If you're not honest with yourself, you're going to end up giving a fck about things that don't matter." 



"Positivity is not ignoring problems; it's facing them head-on and finding solutions." 



"Positive thinking is not the solution to all your problems, it's simply a tool you can use to navigate them." 



"It's not about giving zero fcks; it's about giving the right fcks." 



"The key is to give a fck about the things that are truly important to you, and to not give a fck about the things that aren't." 



"Positivity is not the absence of negative thoughts or feelings; it's the ability to deal with them." 



"The most important thing is to be honest with yourself about what you're giving a fck about. If you're not honest with yourself, you're going to end up giving a fck about things that don't matter." 





"It's not about being positive all the time, it's about being honest with yourself and others about how you're feeling and what you need." 



Manson's approach is to help readers to focus on what really matters and to be honest with themselves about what they care about and what they don't, this way they can learn to not give a fck about things that don't matter, and to give the right fcks about what truly matters.




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