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I'm an entitled millennial and I was offended by this book.
It's an entertaining read, sometimes, but, to me, comes across as a hodge-podge of philosophies that are the result of aimless musings that materialize as a rant. The title, I believe is "clickbait" and does speak to society's need to counter-balance an unnatural work-obsessed culture, but Manson's treatment is unfocused, time wasting, unprofessional and negative. We have enough pissed off teenagers. Since when does writing as one make you a best-seller, where you sit on your high horse as being able to accept your own mediocrity? What kind of leadership is that?
Manson is correct in identifying our culture of exceptionalism. He could very well be the counter-balance we need to the messages we receive from empowerment seminars, celebrities and successes. But does he ever question whether this empowerment gives people hope, and helps with the day-to-day struggle? The tone is judgemental, rather than empathetic. The experience is cheapened by colloquialisms.
April 2018 · Books · verified purchase