The Beginner S Guide To Stoicism

Optimize joy, overcome obstacles--discover the calm of stoicism Being a stoic means embracing positivity and self-control through the ability to accept the uncertainty of outcomes. With this stoicism guide, the beginner stoic will learn how to take charge of their emotions on the path to sustained happiness and satisfaction. This easy-to-navigate stoicism guide gives you the emotional tools needed to let go of the things you can't control and find joy in what you have. Through thought-provoking strategies and exercises, this book helps you find contentment so you can build closer relationships and become an active member of society. The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism includes: Evolution of stoicism--Discover the history of stoicism and how its principles can help you find peace. Complete the mindset--Find acceptance using an essential emotional toolkit based on the disciplines of Desire, Action, and Assent. Time to reflect--Apply what you've learned to your own life with ethical questions, quotes, and exercises. Change your perception, focus on positivity--become the best version of yourself with The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism.

One of the most influential schools of classical philosophy, stoicism emerged in the third century BCE and later grew in popularity through the work of proponents such as Seneca and Epictetus. This informative introductory volume provides an overview and brief history of the stoicism movement.

Quiet mind, happy heart--master the virtues and disciplines of stoicism. Want to remain focused, content, confident--even joyful--no matter what challenges life throws your way? The 5-Minute Stoicism Journal can show you how to develop emotional resilience and cultivate a positive mindset by focusing your attention on what you can control in your life. Complete with a basic overview of stoicism, thought-provoking quotes from philosophers, and plenty of space to write, this guided journal has all you need for your stoic journey. Relieve short-term stress while working toward consistent, long-term contentment with The 5-Minute Stoicism Journal. This book includes: Take 5--Each activity is designed to take only five minutes each day, so you can pick up and start journaling whenever. Engaging exercises--From decisions you've made, to activities you've enjoyed, reflect on your life's experiences so you can grow into the best version of yourself. Philosophical perspectives--From Epictetus to Marcus Aurelius and beyond, get historical stoicism quotes with contemporary applications. Focus your feelings and find greater happiness with the quick yet effective meditations and writing exercises in The 5-Minute Stoicism Journal.

A practical, refreshingly optimistic guide that uses centuries-old wisdom to help us better cope with the stresses of modern living. Some people bounce back in response to setbacks; others break. We often think that these responses are hardwired, but fortunately this is not the case. Stoicism offers us an alternative approach. Plumbing the wisdom of one of the most popular and successful schools of thought from ancient Rome, philosopher William B. Irvine teaches us to turn any challenge on its head. The Stoic Challenge, then, is the ultimate guide to improving your quality of life through tactics developed by ancient Stoics, from Marcus Aurelius and Seneca to Epictetus. This book uniquely combines ancient Stoic insights with techniques discovered by contemporary psychological research, such as anchoring and framing. The result is a surprisingly simple strategy for dealing with life’s unpleasant and unexpected challenges—from minor setbacks like being caught in a traffic jam or having a flight cancelled to major setbacks like those experienced by physicist Stephen Hawking, who slowly lost the ability to move, and writer Jean-Dominique Bauby, who suffered from locked-in syndrome. The Stoics discovered that thinking of challenges as tests of character can dramatically alter our emotional response to them. Irvine’s updated “Stoic test strategy” teaches us how to transform life’s stumbling blocks into opportunities for becoming calmer, tougher, and more resilient. Not only can we overcome everyday obstacles—we can benefit from them, too.

Learn About The History & Philosophy Of Stoicism - & How To Apply Its Principles To Your Everyday Life The ancient Philosophy of Stoicism is currently experiencing somewhat of a revival in 21st century popular culture, mainly because of its rational and logical approach to the challenges of our time. There has been a proliferation of Stoic references in modern movies and fiction; further increasing its popularity amongst a younger section of society, which would normally not be interested in an apparently pure academic pursuit such as the study of Philosophy. This book will provide you, the prospective student of Stoic Philosophy, with a broader understanding of the people and forces which combined to create one of the most enduring and influential Philosophies of all time. Furthermore, we'll explore how you can apply Stoic principles to your everyday life - and how this will help you develop your character, stay calm in the face of adversity and achieve greater success in your life. During The Course Of This Book You Will Learn About: The Origins of Stoicism Zeno of Citium and the First School of Stoicism Zeneca the Younger Epictetus and the Discourses The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Stoicism's Influence On Roman Life and Thought Stoic Philosophy Today Applying Stoic Principles to Your Everyday Life And more! Begin Your Journey To Stoic Mastery!

The Stoics taught that destructive emotions resulted from errors in judgment, of the active relationship between cosmic determinism and human freedom, and the belief that it is virtuous to maintain a will that is in accord with nature. Because of this, the Stoics presented their philosophy as a way of life, and they thought that the best indication of an individual's philosophy was not what a person said but how that person behaved. To live a good life, one had to understand the rules of the natural order since they taught that everything was rooted in nature. Later Stoics-such as Seneca and Epictetus-emphasized that, because "virtue is sufficient for happiness," a sage was immune to misfortune. This belief is similar to the meaning of the phrase "stoic calm," though the phrase does not include the "radical ethical" Stoic views that only a sage can be considered truly free, and that all moral corruptions are equally vicious. From its founding, Stoic doctrine was popular with a following in Roman Greece and throughout the Roman Empire-including the Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

Stoicism: Complete Beginner's Guide to The Stoic Way of Life is your one-stop guide that will teach you the ins and outs of Stoicism. The Stoics are known for their wonderful wisdom on how a person can live a life of happiness, peace, and virtue, amid an unreasonable and ever-changing world. Stoicism is not an escape from reality, but a way to overcome the harsh realities of life. Despite so many changes in our current world, the teachings of Stoicism remain true and applicable in the modern age. Inside you will learn: What is Stoicism The history of Stoicism The basic tenets of Stoicism The key figures Stoicism and the modern world The Stoic Mindset How Stoics deal with emotions The Stoic free will The key teachings of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius Real-life applications How to use neuroplasticity to learn the Stoic virtue How to use Stoic affirmations How to live as a Stoic So, what are you waiting for? Now is the time for you to make a difference and improve the quality of your life. Learn to live by the ancient yet timeless Stoic principles. Grab your copy today!

DO YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF? Be honest. Have you ever had that feeling of emptiness that is created when you feel powerless after failing again and again in achieving the goals that you set? "What's wrong with me?", "Why don't I get results at work, in the gym or in life in general?", "Why is that guy successful and I'm not?" If you have asked yourself these questions at least once in your life... I know exactly how you feel... Believe me, I spent entire nights wondering what I was doing wrong, if my life was doomed to failure and if only a few people had the "luck" to get incredible results both in terms of money and in terms of relationships with others. Then one day I knew what I had to do... "What if the things don't have to change, but I AM THE ONE WHO NEEDS TO CHANGE instead?" This thought emerged in me like a flooding river, and overwhelmed me with its strength as I was reading a book called "Meditations" by an emperor and stoic philosopher called Marcus Aurelius, who revealed to me this simple but INCREDIBLE secret: TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO MASTER YOURSELF AND BE ABLE TO CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS. Now everything was clear! Too many times I've made wrong choices because of my impulsiveness, too many times I've let myself be conditioned by others, by their judgments, eclipsing myself. But how did I manage to get more money, more friends and more peace of mind by applying stoicism to my life? Well, sit down, cause in this book I'll explain: How to fight your damaging emotions to get peace of mind regardless of what happens to you The number one stoic method to develop your self-control and become an authority The infallible steps to develop a daily routine to accomplish all your goals How to handle people and develop magnetic empathy How to bring harmony to your life and the life of other people by getting rid of stress and anxiety How to apply the precepts of stoic philosophy to modern life with practical and immediate exercises