Summary of Sarah Knight's The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

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#1 I was a born fuck-giver. I gave my fucks liberally all throughout my childhood and adolescence. I tackled numerous projects, tasks, and standardized tests in order to prove myself worthy of respect and admiration from my family, friends, and even casual acquaintances.

#2 I realized that I didn’t care about small things that annoyed me. I RSVP'd no to a couple of after-work mixers, unfriended some irritating people on Facebook, and refused to suffer through another person's reading of your play.

#3 I began to feel better as I stopped giving so many fucks. I started not giving a fuck about things that didn’t make me happy or improve my life, and this allowed me to focus on the things that did.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Mar 29, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669377580

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Insights from Chapter 1

#1

I was a born fuck-giver. I gave my fucks liberally all throughout my childhood and adolescence. I tackled numerous projects, tasks, and standardized tests in order to prove myself worthy of respect and admiration from my family, friends, and even casual acquaintances.

#2

I realized that I didn’t care about small things that annoyed me. I RSVP'd no to a couple of after-work mixers, unfriended some irritating people on Facebook, and refused to suffer through another person's reading of your play.

#3

I began to feel better as I stopped giving so many fucks. I started not giving a fuck about things that didn’t make me happy or improve my life, and this allowed me to focus on the things that did.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

Giving a fuck about what other people think is your worst enemy, and you can stop doing it by following my NotSorry Method. If you stop giving a fuck, you’ll be lighter, your calendar will be clearer, and your time and energy will be spent on only the things and people you enjoy.

Insights from Chapter 3

#1

To change your life for the better, you must stop giving so many fucks. My NotSorry Method helps you minimize the time, energy, and money you spend on useless people and things.

Insights from Chapter 4

#1

The first thing you should be asking yourself before saying Yes, YES, YES! to everything is whether you really care. If you don't, then you should probably say No. The number of fucks you have to give is a finite and precious commodity. Give too many, and you'll feel anxious,