While this book presents as a how-to, it is really more of a thought-provoking text. It seemed to be a bit tongue-in-cheek in places. I know there is another review that likened the author to the drunk guy at the end of the bar doling out life advice. Honestly, there is a bit of that going on. However, I found myself thinking about certain aspects of my life as I was reading this. The overall message of this book is that ultimately we have very little control over the people around us; in the end, we need to choose what we are going to spend our energy on.

In the end, this was just a fun read that provided a few thought-provoking moments. ( )

I read a few of the reviews, before I finished it and I have to say, that I disagree with many of the statements. I have actually never had somebody info-dump on me at a bar, but I can see what you mean when you compare this book to that. It is a little too personal sometimes and taking one single experience for proof that a statement is correct, might be a little much. As a person who hasn’t read many self-help books, I can’t confirm that it’s not saying anything new, but I feel like it’s a good summary of knowledge about life and how to deal with it and a good start into self-help books as well. I don’t think it’s a bad book at all, the stylistic devices were a little much sometimes, but the overall message is what makes this book worth reading. I’m happy having read this book and would recommend it to people who are struggeling a little, but going to a therapist is probably better, if the struggle is too big. ( )

Key takeaways: 1. You need to give a fuck but you choose what to give a fuck to. 2. What you give a fuck to depends on your values. Overhyped but I guess you can still learn something from it. ( )

Eh. ( )

(2.25 Stars)

Meh... some really good advice mixed in with a lot of "do as I say, not as I've done" energy... The author really wants people to know that he is happily married now but used to bang a lot of chicks.

Seriously, the advice is good, but the book is just "ok" for me. ( )