The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
2024 was a very stressful year. For the first six months my body hurt, my face hurt, my eyes hurt, all from constant stress. It was almost too much.
Then “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” crossed my desk, and it couldn't have been a more perfect time. I sat down to read it and take notes over a few nights and it made a huge difference. It's less about not giving a fuck, and more about making a conscious decision what to give a fuck about.
Some lowball examples I feel comfortable sharing:
- I give a fuck about being able to communicate in Spanish, I don't give a fuck about speaking Spanish perfectly.
- I give a fuck about having fun dancing, I don't give a fuck about executing moves perfectly.
- I give a fuck about the people who show up to Fiesta Randyland having fun, I don't give a fuck if everybody shows up.
- I give a fuck about having a capable body that enables me to do whatever I want, I don't give a fuck about how it looks or whether I'm performing better than someone else at the gym.
If you're feeling overwhelmed and dealing with a lot of stress, give it a read, it might help you too.