The complete guide to not giving a ****

I've started reading this article when suddenly a friend commented on my Facebook page that the movie I rated deserves a 3.5 instead of 1. I was about to reply that it's too boring for me when I suddenly hesitated and thought that maybe I shouldn't reply at all or atleast put a smiley face.

Then I suddenly smiled because what's currently happening is related to that blog I'm about to read. So I finished reading it first and everything it said strikes me so much. I am actually aware of that problem but to read it straight from that blog is like being slapped on my face. Even the simple commenting on Facebook is such a big deal that it suddenly seems funny to me.

So without hesitation, I immediately typed my reply and pressed enter before I change my mind. And voila! That friend didn't get mad at all. I'm just too paranoid. And even if she does get mad, I can just shrug it off because it's a petty thing and would be forgotten, and like the article said 'it doesn't ****ing matter' at all.

It might be hard to apply this in major situations but reading this over and over again kind of encourages me to move on and act.

And so I want to share this blog to you, guys. You should know that I hesitated to make this thread just to share it.

The Complete Guide to Not Giving a ****

Have to say, one of the most inspiring articles i've read on this specific subject. glad that you brought lot of different angles and zoned in on them. I'd recommend people have a read. It all rings pretty true.

You know some of my favourite bands and alot of the success stories in business came from people who didn't care about the cliched stuff, what i mean is, they were just really relaxed and did what they wanted and it just paid off. They didn't care what anyone thought about. I would also go as far as to say as they weren't worried about the money or that it may be a success, they just wanted to do it for themselves or for the purpose and it all happened naturally and they probably had fun doing it.

Applying STEP 4 to call bull**** where it's due:

"You may be in a tough place right now where you feel lonely or like a loser. No worries, we’ve all been there. But it’s time for you to realize how common these things are, and that they’re experienced by even the most successful and happiest people in the world. Those people get past them, and you will too."

Telling that to someone who has SA is the biggest bull**** of all.

Well that pretty much describes the way I've been trying to live my life for the past few years, apart from the political views

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading the guide. It really explains why I failed in many social situations, even though I put effort into them. It's because I need to find my "rock". So many times, I sat on the fences instead of standing up for what I believe in. Having values to fight for, knowing where you stand, and having confidence in yourself is key to living a meaningful life.