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Review: There is no trick: what you see is what you get - I don't understand why someone could felt “tricked” and why people are finding such and odd review helpful: it isn't. You can dislike this book (like some of my friends) and argue with a simple and irrefutable argument: it's not my style. But this whole "trick" thing... that's just not the case. There's no trick here and I believe that's part of the whole point thru both this book and the previous one and that's one of the main the reason I engaged with the ideas shared on both Subtle Art and EiF. Keep in mind can have a “test drive” of Manson's prose on his website where you can easily find out if his style appeals to you or not since there's enough free (and very useful) content. That's it, is that simple. That's how I discovered the author and that's why I preordered TSA and EiF: his reasoning resonated with me and I felt it was practical, helpful and clear. So... either you like it (flexible, dynamic, witty, grounded, funny, accesible, current, relevant, easy to understand) or you don't because you are looking for, let's say, a more serious or academic approach (fair enough). Keep in mind: Mark is clearly not pretending to be anything else than "a random guy writing his own thoughts", that's the whole point because... must of us are, precisely, random girls and random guys trying to sort out our own thoughts in the middle of what we can agree to call “the digital crisis” (yes the world is overall better as stated by lots of respected authors with clear data but at the same time people are lonelier and sadder than ever, also verifiable with serious research). So, he might be a random guy but he finds a way to clearly sort out this mess (book one focused on how working in our values can change our perception of life and our relationship with others, book two explaining the relevance of hope in order to find meaning and drive for our life and for the future of humanity) by using clear examples that are easy to follow regardless of how complex the matter is. Because it is a complex matter. I understand quoting Bukowski might give you a wrong impression but I have always loved this line: “An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.” Artist might sound as a pretentious word and I'm pretty sure Manson won't feel comfortable with it but he does manage to explain hard things on a simple way going from down to earth examples like the story of Dave Mustaine and Metallica (book 1) to complex and beautiful stories like the one of Meta von Salis and Nietzsche (book 2). He keeps you engaged and entertained while you are thinking on some heavy stuff. Take for example Mr. PeanutButter in Bojack Horseman, famous for his quote: "The universe is a cruel, uncaring void. The key to being happy isn't a search for meaning; it's to just keep yourself busy with unimportant nonsense and eventually, you'll be dead". If you find that phrase both funny and unsettling you are going to really, really enjoy both books. Regarding this book in particular I do feel that it is important to state that it is more “complex“ and less immediate than The Subtle Art. This is not to say that it's a hard read, it isn't. Its just that it does take matters to a next logical follow-up step, going from how to improve our own life (book 1) to how to try and help improve our species (book 2). Again, not in a pretentious way. And again, if your approach to life is cynicism or nihilism you might find a hard time enjoying the ride because it does suggest you to change for the better. For you. For your people. And yes, for our future. And that takes some healing, and healing is not easy. So you'll rather “just keep yourself busy with unimportant nonsense and eventually, you'll be dead“. But, If you do decide to take responsibility you'll come to accept (it won't be smooth) that change (inside and outside) also takes a leap of faith, it takes... hope. ;) That's the point of this second book. In order to improve/heal/ we must understand how "hope" and the use of that word has been really relevant thru the whole history of humanity. Where do we take it from there and how can we have a better, more compassionate and productive conversation with each other? Well... that's that's the point of EIF. And yes, it has a lot to do with coming to terms with death, with maturity (oh, the challenge), and again, values. And Kant. “Instead, he decided that the only logical way to improve the world is through improving ourselves—by growing up and becoming more virtuous—by making the simple decision, in each moment, to treat ourselves and others as ends, and never merely as means”. Like hell he did. And you can find out how to follow his steps in this pertinent relevant urgent and much appreciated book. But as always, it's up to you, cause “we don’t always control what happens to us. But we always control how we interpret what happens to us, as well as how we respond”. Manson channeling the great Frankl. Oh, I love it, never felt less tricked in my life. ;)
Review: A hard look at hope, reality, and the future - Amazing book – I loved every minute. Mark takes the toughest topics out there today and dives deep. He questions everything that we think we know about hope and turns it on its head, drawing on philosophical concepts as challenging as Nietzsche, Kant and Plato. He tackles the future of AI head-on, and comes up with some interesting (and reassuring) ideas. Most of all, he encourages all of us to become comfortable with uncertainty. This is a challenging book to read if one is not already open to some hard truths about the reality of life and death and hope. If you are looking for a traditionally uplifting narrative about the future, you will be disappointed. If you are looking for the kind of book that is needed in today’s crush for MORE – power, money, comfort, happiness, hope, etc. then this is what you’ve been searching for. I found it refreshing, and felt like I was finally talking to someone who had followed a similar search for meaning, purpose, hope and happiness. I thoroughly enjoyed how he broke down Nietzsche and Kant into relatable and understandable concepts (He has encouraged me – finally! – to attempt reading Kant. Thank you, Mark.) And then connected those ideas to many (very similar) Buddhist ideas. Ha! Who would have thought you could put Nietzsche and the Buddha together in the same sentence? There are moments where Mark generalizes a bit too much. He talks about people being nostalgic for different things and times. The historian in me wondered WHO was really nostalgic for different times. As a woman, I am certainly not nostalgic for the 1950s, 1880s or pretty much any other period in which I would have been forced to marry for financial security or simply bought and sold like property. And while I usually prefer NOT to speak for other groups of people, in the spirit of the author, f*ck it, I doubt African-Americans are nostalgic for the 1950s, 1870s or any period prior to 1865. I highly doubt Native Americans are nostalgic for any period after 1492. I also doubt that the LGBTQ community is nostalgic for the 1950s, 1910s or any other time in recorded history. And I know Mark knows this – as he has continuously demonstrated this in his other writings. He also talks about much of history being a miserable slog - for everyone (and specifically addresses women, etc. in various instances). I think he’s just trying to cover all of HUMANITY, across all of TIME, IN ONE BOOK, and that kind of gets challenging at certain moments. Largely, he does a fantastic job. I’m looking forward to re-reading the sections on AI, and revisiting the sections on Kant to see if my own reading complements or contradicts his. Many thanks for a fantastic book. I can only imagine how much it took to write this.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #196,521 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in Happiness Self-Help #48 in Success Self-Help #346 in Motivational Self-Help (Books) |
| Book 2 of 2  | Mark Manson Collection |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (14,162) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.97 x 8.25 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0062888439 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0062888433 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 288 pages |
| Publication date  | May 14, 2019 |
| Publisher  | Harper |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There is no trick: what you see is what you get
*by D***N on May 29, 2019*

I don't understand why someone could felt “tricked” and why people are finding such and odd review helpful: it isn't. You can dislike this book (like some of my friends) and argue with a simple and irrefutable argument: it's not my style. But this whole "trick" thing... that's just not the case. There's no trick here and I believe that's part of the whole point thru both this book and the previous one and that's one of the main the reason I engaged with the ideas shared on both Subtle Art and EiF. Keep in mind can have a “test drive” of Manson's prose on his website where you can easily find out if his style appeals to you or not since there's enough free (and very useful) content. That's it, is that simple. That's how I discovered the author and that's why I preordered TSA and EiF: his reasoning resonated with me and I felt it was practical, helpful and clear. So... either you like it (flexible, dynamic, witty, grounded, funny, accesible, current, relevant, easy to understand) or you don't because you are looking for, let's say, a more serious or academic approach (fair enough). Keep in mind: Mark is clearly not pretending to be anything else than "a random guy writing his own thoughts", that's the whole point because... must of us are, precisely, random girls and random guys trying to sort out our own thoughts in the middle of what we can agree to call “the digital crisis” (yes the world is overall better as stated by lots of respected authors with clear data but at the same time people are lonelier and sadder than ever, also verifiable with serious research). So, he might be a random guy but he finds a way to clearly sort out this mess (book one focused on how working in our values can change our perception of life and our relationship with others, book two explaining the relevance of hope in order to find meaning and drive for our life and for the future of humanity) by using clear examples that are easy to follow regardless of how complex the matter is. Because it is a complex matter. I understand quoting Bukowski might give you a wrong impression but I have always loved this line: “An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.” Artist might sound as a pretentious word and I'm pretty sure Manson won't feel comfortable with it but he does manage to explain hard things on a simple way going from down to earth examples like the story of Dave Mustaine and Metallica (book 1) to complex and beautiful stories like the one of Meta von Salis and Nietzsche (book 2). He keeps you engaged and entertained while you are thinking on some heavy stuff. Take for example Mr. PeanutButter in Bojack Horseman, famous for his quote: "The universe is a cruel, uncaring void. The key to being happy isn't a search for meaning; it's to just keep yourself busy with unimportant nonsense and eventually, you'll be dead". If you find that phrase both funny and unsettling you are going to really, really enjoy both books. Regarding this book in particular I do feel that it is important to state that it is more “complex“ and less immediate than The Subtle Art. This is not to say that it's a hard read, it isn't. Its just that it does take matters to a next logical follow-up step, going from how to improve our own life (book 1) to how to try and help improve our species (book 2). Again, not in a pretentious way. And again, if your approach to life is cynicism or nihilism you might find a hard time enjoying the ride because it does suggest you to change for the better. For you. For your people. And yes, for our future. And that takes some healing, and healing is not easy. So you'll rather “just keep yourself busy with unimportant nonsense and eventually, you'll be dead“. But, If you do decide to take responsibility you'll come to accept (it won't be smooth) that change (inside and outside) also takes a leap of faith, it takes... hope. ;) That's the point of this second book. In order to improve/heal/ we must understand how "hope" and the use of that word has been really relevant thru the whole history of humanity. Where do we take it from there and how can we have a better, more compassionate and productive conversation with each other? Well... that's that's the point of EIF. And yes, it has a lot to do with coming to terms with death, with maturity (oh, the challenge), and again, values. And Kant. “Instead, he decided that the only logical way to improve the world is through improving ourselves—by growing up and becoming more virtuous—by making the simple decision, in each moment, to treat ourselves and others as ends, and never merely as means”. Like hell he did. And you can find out how to follow his steps in this pertinent relevant urgent and much appreciated book. But as always, it's up to you, cause “we don’t always control what happens to us. But we always control how we interpret what happens to us, as well as how we respond”. Manson channeling the great Frankl. Oh, I love it, never felt less tricked in my life. ;)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A hard look at hope, reality, and the future
*by B***Y on May 26, 2019*

Amazing book – I loved every minute. Mark takes the toughest topics out there today and dives deep. He questions everything that we think we know about hope and turns it on its head, drawing on philosophical concepts as challenging as Nietzsche, Kant and Plato. He tackles the future of AI head-on, and comes up with some interesting (and reassuring) ideas. Most of all, he encourages all of us to become comfortable with uncertainty. This is a challenging book to read if one is not already open to some hard truths about the reality of life and death and hope. If you are looking for a traditionally uplifting narrative about the future, you will be disappointed. If you are looking for the kind of book that is needed in today’s crush for MORE – power, money, comfort, happiness, hope, etc. then this is what you’ve been searching for. I found it refreshing, and felt like I was finally talking to someone who had followed a similar search for meaning, purpose, hope and happiness. I thoroughly enjoyed how he broke down Nietzsche and Kant into relatable and understandable concepts (He has encouraged me – finally! – to attempt reading Kant. Thank you, Mark.) And then connected those ideas to many (very similar) Buddhist ideas. Ha! Who would have thought you could put Nietzsche and the Buddha together in the same sentence? There are moments where Mark generalizes a bit too much. He talks about people being nostalgic for different things and times. The historian in me wondered WHO was really nostalgic for different times. As a woman, I am certainly not nostalgic for the 1950s, 1880s or pretty much any other period in which I would have been forced to marry for financial security or simply bought and sold like property. And while I usually prefer NOT to speak for other groups of people, in the spirit of the author, f*ck it, I doubt African-Americans are nostalgic for the 1950s, 1870s or any period prior to 1865. I highly doubt Native Americans are nostalgic for any period after 1492. I also doubt that the LGBTQ community is nostalgic for the 1950s, 1910s or any other time in recorded history. And I know Mark knows this – as he has continuously demonstrated this in his other writings. He also talks about much of history being a miserable slog - for everyone (and specifically addresses women, etc. in various instances). I think he’s just trying to cover all of HUMANITY, across all of TIME, IN ONE BOOK, and that kind of gets challenging at certain moments. Largely, he does a fantastic job. I’m looking forward to re-reading the sections on AI, and revisiting the sections on Kant to see if my own reading complements or contradicts his. Many thanks for a fantastic book. I can only imagine how much it took to write this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read
*by C***H on January 21, 2026*

While I didn't agree with his stance on religion, I still found some good stuff in this book worth reading

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