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I literally just finished The Shining. Somehow I missed this one in the past, but it was a really good read.
I’m also about 1/2 through The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fuck by Mark Manson. Ironically, I’m reading it in the midst of a long trip and it’s giving me a lot of things to contemplate.
I have yet to read The Shining too! For a long time I thought I have read it, but then recently found out that I was confusing it with The Stand, so should pick it up some day now.
I have heard mixed things about Mark Manson's book, would love to hear what you think about it.
Hello! Finished the book and found it pretty interesting. I like the idea of changing your perspective and thinking about what you really care about.
I’m in a bit of a midlife crisis and this ended up hitting pretty close to home. In fact, I took a large chunk of time off to do some traveling and contemplate what I want.
It really got me thinking about how much I don’t want to continue working in tech, being super burnt out, and actually do something I want to gives fucks about.
I was also disappointed to find out “With great power, comes great responsibility” was from Spider-Man haha
What did you think?
Hey, I am going through a bit of midlife crisis too! It's pretty mild as far as there crisis go though.
I haven't read the book yet, have been thinking about it, that is why asked your opinion. Going to check it out.
As for “With great power, comes great responsibility”, it's a super famous line for anyone who know about Spider-Man, didn't know he had that in the book 😀