Because heres something thats weird but true: we dont actually know what a positive or negative experience is. Some of the most difficult and stressful moments of our lives also end up being the most formative and motivating. Some of the best and most gratifying experiences of our lives are also the most distracting and demotivating. Dont trust your conception of positive/negative experiences. All that we know for certain is what hurts in the moment and what doesnt. And thats not worth much. Just Mark Manson, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson