YASHITA NIKAM's Key Ideas from The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
by Mark Manson

Life is full of challenges, and avoiding them leads to misery. Facing problems head-on is where meaning and satisfaction are found.

Life will always throw challenges. But happiness isn’t the absence of problems—it’s the ability to handle them. The more capable you become at solving tough situations, the more peace and meaning you feel.

⚡ Mindset Shift: Problems aren’t interruptions—they’re the path.

Mistakes are not the end, they're the beginning of growth. The sooner you fail, the faster you can improve.

Fear of failure often stops us before we start. But failure is not the opposite of success—it’s the process of success. Each misstep is a data point that helps you refine your path. Fail forward, always.

🛤️ Challenge: Redefine failure as a valuable source of feedback. What have your past failures taught you?

Bad values lead to superficial goals and emptiness. Prioritize values that bring depth, connection, and long-term fulfillment.

Your beliefs drive your decisions, habits, and emotional experiences. If your values revolve around fame, appearance, or constant validation, you’ll live in anxiety. If your values are growth, empathy, and contribution, you’ll find joy.

🌱 Ask Yourself: Are your current values helping you live authentically or just perform?

Understanding our mortality reminds us of what is important. Make choices that align with your legacy and what you want to leave behind.

We all pretend like we have unlimited time, but remembering our mortality helps us focus. It urges us to stop procrastinating on what matters—whether that’s love, creativity, or living fully. Death isn’t morbid; it’s motivational.

💭 Daily Prompt: If today were your last day, what would you do differently?

You can't control everything, but you can control how you respond. owning your choices gives you the power to change your reality.

Blame is easy. Ownership is rare. But when you take full responsibility for your actions, decisions, and attitude, you take back your power. Life may be unpredictable, but your reaction is always yours to choose.

⚙️ Power Move: Replace “Why is this happening to me?” with “What can I do about this?”