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Stoicism: An Ex-SPY’s Guide to the Stoic Way of Life - Master the Ancient Philosophies of Productivity & Peace of Mind
Do you lack the resilience to deal with tough times? Want to develop this strength while effortlessly attaining peace of mind?If so, then keep reading…
Stoicism is a timeless ancient philosophy which can teach you just that. Unlike many religious and new age thinking methods, Stoic teachings provide a clear road map on exactly “How” to think, not simply “What” to think. Thus giving its practitioners a way to better deal with the misfortunes and hardships they face.
James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. But there’s one trait which is critical to a productive life, obtaining a pragmatic & stable mindset. He’s a huge proponent of the Stoic philosophies, from being exposed to highly stressful & testing situations over the years. A Stoic mindset is not a luxury for a field agent, but a necessity.
In this insightful and functional book, you will
Exactly what Stoicism is & where this timeless wisdom came fromThe trials and tribulations of its forefathers - Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus & SenecaHow to cultivate the RIGHT human virtues & controlling emotions Why connection to nature & mankind are so important to a developing StoicHow to deal with modern day demands using “The Art of Acquiescence”Seneca’s rules to eradicate stress - lessons from the GreeksPractical tips on Problem Solving, Perseverance & PragmatismThe most effective Daily Stoic Meditations and Affirmations… and much more.
Stoicism provides the historical background to this ancient philosophy. But more importantly, lays out the timeless teachings as easy to follow advice. Even if you’ve never thought in an intentionally pragmatic manner before, these simple lessons allow you to become a Stable Stoic in no time!
If you want to develop these powerful traits for yourself…
Then scroll up & select the buy now button to get started!
Stoicism is a timeless ancient philosophy which can teach you just that. Unlike many religious and new age thinking methods, Stoic teachings provide a clear road map on exactly “How” to think, not simply “What” to think. Thus giving its practitioners a way to better deal with the misfortunes and hardships they face.
James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of human behavior. But there’s one trait which is critical to a productive life, obtaining a pragmatic & stable mindset. He’s a huge proponent of the Stoic philosophies, from being exposed to highly stressful & testing situations over the years. A Stoic mindset is not a luxury for a field agent, but a necessity.
In this insightful and functional book, you will
Exactly what Stoicism is & where this timeless wisdom came fromThe trials and tribulations of its forefathers - Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus & SenecaHow to cultivate the RIGHT human virtues & controlling emotions Why connection to nature & mankind are so important to a developing StoicHow to deal with modern day demands using “The Art of Acquiescence”Seneca’s rules to eradicate stress - lessons from the GreeksPractical tips on Problem Solving, Perseverance & PragmatismThe most effective Daily Stoic Meditations and Affirmations… and much more.
Stoicism provides the historical background to this ancient philosophy. But more importantly, lays out the timeless teachings as easy to follow advice. Even if you’ve never thought in an intentionally pragmatic manner before, these simple lessons allow you to become a Stable Stoic in no time!
If you want to develop these powerful traits for yourself…
Then scroll up & select the buy now button to get started!
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Published July 30, 2017
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December 8, 2020
Great info. The presentation of it was slightly dull to me. It is one I plan to reread one day.
May 9, 2019
The book was a straightforward description of the Stoic philosophy with the CIA angle included mainly as a come-on to entice someone to read it. There aren't any concrete descriptions of stoicism applied in the field, or anything beyond the mention that generals and leaders have been drawn to the philosophy in the past as a practical way of making sense of life. Since this angle is called out on the cover and the blurb for the book it feels like a sort of misrepresentation, not a criminal one, but kind of manipulative.
The description of the philosophy is bare bones at best. There is a mention of Stoic virtues but they left me wondering how those can be derived from the philosophy itself. I was wondering whether the avoidance of emotional anguish over things which one cannot affect through one's own actions somehow leads directly to the virtue of courage, or whether they are two separate aspects of the teaching. I got the impression that there might not be a systematic organization to the philosophy the way there is for some others which endeavor to give advice on how to live life, perhaps because many of the writings that were around at the time of its flourishing millennia ago have been lost. They also do not spend much time talking a lot describing the teachings of the major exponents of Stoicism, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca, but instead simply refer to their lives. They spend some time contrasting the Stoic reaction to a situation with that of some other individual, which is entertaining but not as exhaustive as I might have liked. Are there other systems of belief (philosophical or theological) which are simply incompatible with Stoicism? I can think of a few on my own, but I would have welcomed a discussion of this question. I believe that historically there was a lively debate between Stoics and Epicureans and Cynics and Aristotelians which was not hinted at here and which might have cleared up some other questions a reader more might have if they were more familiar with these other schools. So I would say that this really just gives a taste of Stoicism and that the serious seeker of information might have to look at more substantial works elsewhere.
This book was not a bad value, especially for someone who does not have a lot of time to invest in reading about the ideas, but I found that it was somewhat less that I would have preferred.
The description of the philosophy is bare bones at best. There is a mention of Stoic virtues but they left me wondering how those can be derived from the philosophy itself. I was wondering whether the avoidance of emotional anguish over things which one cannot affect through one's own actions somehow leads directly to the virtue of courage, or whether they are two separate aspects of the teaching. I got the impression that there might not be a systematic organization to the philosophy the way there is for some others which endeavor to give advice on how to live life, perhaps because many of the writings that were around at the time of its flourishing millennia ago have been lost. They also do not spend much time talking a lot describing the teachings of the major exponents of Stoicism, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca, but instead simply refer to their lives. They spend some time contrasting the Stoic reaction to a situation with that of some other individual, which is entertaining but not as exhaustive as I might have liked. Are there other systems of belief (philosophical or theological) which are simply incompatible with Stoicism? I can think of a few on my own, but I would have welcomed a discussion of this question. I believe that historically there was a lively debate between Stoics and Epicureans and Cynics and Aristotelians which was not hinted at here and which might have cleared up some other questions a reader more might have if they were more familiar with these other schools. So I would say that this really just gives a taste of Stoicism and that the serious seeker of information might have to look at more substantial works elsewhere.
This book was not a bad value, especially for someone who does not have a lot of time to invest in reading about the ideas, but I found that it was somewhat less that I would have preferred.
November 27, 2017
Much better out there
While this book is a straight forward introduction to the topic of stoic ideas there are many other intro books out there that are both clearer and more detailed. This same information can be had via the web.
While this book is a straight forward introduction to the topic of stoic ideas there are many other intro books out there that are both clearer and more detailed. This same information can be had via the web.
February 10, 2018
Good read
Good, concise summary on the principles of Stoicism and some very useful guides at the end on how to develop new habits utilizing the Stoic mindset.
Good, concise summary on the principles of Stoicism and some very useful guides at the end on how to develop new habits utilizing the Stoic mindset.
July 15, 2018
Good Book! Interesting Philosophy
James does a great job to explain them in detail, the benefits, excercises and other tips for embodying this philosophy.
James does a great job to explain them in detail, the benefits, excercises and other tips for embodying this philosophy.
February 3, 2019
A good, basic introduction to Stoicism. Could use some editing in places. I found the book thought-provoking.
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