STOICISM: The Simplistic Timeless Stoic Art of Better Living with Ancient Wisdom

by Maya Bennett

The long awaited Stoicism book by Maya Bennett “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking” ~ Marcus Aurelius Have you ever wonder what some of the world’s past and present greatest mind have in common? From New York Times best selling author to top performers coaches to CEOs of companies to renowned leaders of their respective industries and even presidents of United States, they embraced the ancient wisdom of Stoics. These successful people recognize the timeless and valuable wisdom that stoicism offers for living a better life. If you are feeing discouraged, disheartened, gloomy or just can’t seem to sort out the mess right in front of you, perhaps this book can help you turn your worries and issues into your biggest wins in your life. In this book, Maya Bennett shared inspiring stories of titans (stoicism practitioners) who integrate stoicism into their decision making and daily life and are happily reaping the success and happiness that everyone yearns. “A man‘s worth is no greater than his ambitions” ~ Marcus Aurelius You can too. It is not about intelligence or the smart. It is about actively following the insights and principles shared in this book. Maya Bennett shared 23 Stoic techniques for building your better and happier life. “Luck is where opportunity meets preparation” ~ Seneca Don’t you find this familiar? Perhaps you have heard this before from your leader or in motivation seminar. Now you know where it originates from and find out more on who is Seneca in Maya Bennett’s The Simplistic Timeless Stoic Art of Better Living with Ancient Wisdom The Bottom What are you waiting for? Start today by making the smartest investment you could possibly make. Make an investment in yourself, your knowledge, happiness, your growth and a better life. Don’t hesitate to pick up your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!

Genres: Philosophy

113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 26, 2018

Reviews

[Lucienne · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is split in two parts. Part I gives a brief historical overview of Stoicism and what Stoicism is all about. Although the author does mention critiques about Stoicism, she makes no attempt to engage in any form of analysis of these critiques. Her comparison of Stoicism to Religion by mentioning only Buddhism was painful to read. Similar stoic principles can in fact also be found in The Bible. The justification for mentioning only Buddhism? "The practicality of Buddhism focuses on living in the here and now rather than in the next life. This may not be said of other religions."

This truly made me wonder about her grasp of Stoicism. If the intent of this book is to “open you* eyes to explore life in a way you have never previously imagined.” (*not a typo and quoted from the Preface), part I is not a promising start.

Part II is a feeble ‘how to’ attempt to apply Stoicism to your life. The author does give concrete steps, but not specific examples. I made it to Chapter 6 before giving up, so I don't know whether she writes about her personal experience, if at all, in the ensuing chapters.

For someone that is interested in Stoicism, this book won’t whet your appetite. For someone who is already familiar with Stoicism, this book is a waste of time.

[Sreena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bennett provides a clear and concise overview of the key concepts and principles of stoicism, and offers practical advice for applying stoic practices to everyday life. A one time read with just basics.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Half spam, hals copy-pasted things from the internet. Good intro though.