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The Surprising Benefits of Being (Slightly) Crazy
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The Surprising Benefits of Being (Slightly) Crazy

Mark Manson
Mark Manson, 2017
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Author and blogger Mark Manson wants you to get to know your brain’s strengths and learn to cope with its weaknesses rather than being ashamed of its quirks. His short guide is a good one for people who’ve been told they’re somehow “too much” – too sensitive, too obsessive, too melancholy. Many of these traits are useful when creating and innovating. He points out that the definitions of what qualifies as a “mental illness” shift with each generation. Read his opinion with the caveat that if you’re suffering, it’s perfectly OK to seek the services of a competent mental health professional.

Take-Aways

  • Many people have contributed a great deal to the world because of, not despite, their unique brains and traits that could be labeled as “mental illness” or “disability.”
  • Nature takes moonshots on extreme traits. Sometimes the extreme trait just makes life hard, but sometimes it proves to be a winner.
  • If you’re “slightly crazy,” don’t sink into shame and conformity. Learn to cope with your weaknesses and harness your strengths.

About the Author

Mark Manson is an internet entrepreneur, a blogger, and the author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.

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