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Mastering The Stoic Way Of Life
How to strive for peace in mind, body, and spirit by incorporating the Greek philosophy of stoicism, even if you feel like your life is out of control.
Our modern world is fast paced, chaotic, and it often sends us on an emotional rollercoaster ride. We struggle to stay afloat as we’re caught in the tide of social media, constant comparison, the need for success, and a lack of moderation. If you’re ready for the madness to end, you’re not alone. In fact, even the ancient Greeks sought a way to bring simplicity back to their lives.
If you’re tired of fighting against the world and are ready to embrace the benefits of stoicism, you’ve found the right book.
Stoicism in Modern Life - Mastering the Stoic Way of Improve Your Mental Toughness, Self-Discipline, and Productivity With Ancient Stoic Wisdom will quickly become your go-to guide on your journey to a stoic life. Not only will you learn the fascinating history of stoicism and its greatest teachers, you will also encounter practical examples and real world situations that will allow you to apply the ideals of stoicism even in today’s society.
In this book, you’ll learn
When life hands you chaos, transform it into peace with the help of stoicism. You can’t rely on things getting easier, but you can rely on the teachings of stoicism to help you master your emotions, reign in your fear, and face reality with a smile rather than a frown. An emotionally satisfying life is within reach.
Click “add to cart” to take action today and learn how the secrets of stoicism can lead you to a better tomorrow.
Our modern world is fast paced, chaotic, and it often sends us on an emotional rollercoaster ride. We struggle to stay afloat as we’re caught in the tide of social media, constant comparison, the need for success, and a lack of moderation. If you’re ready for the madness to end, you’re not alone. In fact, even the ancient Greeks sought a way to bring simplicity back to their lives.
If you’re tired of fighting against the world and are ready to embrace the benefits of stoicism, you’ve found the right book.
Stoicism in Modern Life - Mastering the Stoic Way of Improve Your Mental Toughness, Self-Discipline, and Productivity With Ancient Stoic Wisdom will quickly become your go-to guide on your journey to a stoic life. Not only will you learn the fascinating history of stoicism and its greatest teachers, you will also encounter practical examples and real world situations that will allow you to apply the ideals of stoicism even in today’s society.
In this book, you’ll learn
When life hands you chaos, transform it into peace with the help of stoicism. You can’t rely on things getting easier, but you can rely on the teachings of stoicism to help you master your emotions, reign in your fear, and face reality with a smile rather than a frown. An emotionally satisfying life is within reach.
Click “add to cart” to take action today and learn how the secrets of stoicism can lead you to a better tomorrow.
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184 pages, Paperback
Published November 30, 2019
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September 5, 2021
A more or less well-researched book about stoicism that unfortunately leaves out interesting aspects and does not focus sufficiently on the ones it presents. The most important and influential Stoic philosophers are only briefly mentioned without providing more details about the way they influenced this philosophy. Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher king, for instance, was only mentioned in some short sentences.
Its numerous blatant grammatical and orthographical errors made this book almost unbearable to read. The last chapter seemed pointless and did not provide any useful information. The word choice is poor; the author uses many words that are out of use in present day English.
When the author mentions the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, he actually manages to mistake his first name with “Frederick”. Unbelievable… This book should have been properly spellchecked prior to being released.
Its numerous blatant grammatical and orthographical errors made this book almost unbearable to read. The last chapter seemed pointless and did not provide any useful information. The word choice is poor; the author uses many words that are out of use in present day English.
When the author mentions the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, he actually manages to mistake his first name with “Frederick”. Unbelievable… This book should have been properly spellchecked prior to being released.
July 18, 2022
Decent primer on Stoicism
The book has a lot of good information and should be read by Stoics or people wanting to learn at least a little of what Stoicism can do for them. There are some typos but you can work around them. The only factual problem I had was with the assertion that Marcus Aurelius persecuted Christians which is stated as fact and yet does not have a source. I’ve researched this slightly and have found no verifiable proof this is correct and worry when such assertions are made that Christians looking into stoicism or those with other religious beliefs, would then dismiss the philosophy without giving it a fair shot. I’m of the camp that much of Stoicism can be of benefit to all religions and denominations just as many of the Buddhist teachings can be, without the need to wholly adopt the spiritual aspects of the doctrine.
The author’s understanding that Grit or Determination is not as a tenet of Stoicism but as a good byproduct of reason and rationality is profound and understated.
In the end it is a good primer on Stoicism and luckily we have a lot of other great work out there on the subject.
The book has a lot of good information and should be read by Stoics or people wanting to learn at least a little of what Stoicism can do for them. There are some typos but you can work around them. The only factual problem I had was with the assertion that Marcus Aurelius persecuted Christians which is stated as fact and yet does not have a source. I’ve researched this slightly and have found no verifiable proof this is correct and worry when such assertions are made that Christians looking into stoicism or those with other religious beliefs, would then dismiss the philosophy without giving it a fair shot. I’m of the camp that much of Stoicism can be of benefit to all religions and denominations just as many of the Buddhist teachings can be, without the need to wholly adopt the spiritual aspects of the doctrine.
The author’s understanding that Grit or Determination is not as a tenet of Stoicism but as a good byproduct of reason and rationality is profound and understated.
In the end it is a good primer on Stoicism and luckily we have a lot of other great work out there on the subject.
January 4, 2020
Dense Reading with a Lot of History
The concept of stoicism has been around for a long time, of course, with the ancient Greek philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Zeno formalizing this way of thinking. Because of the difficulties we perceive in our modern times, stoicism has made a resurgence. A lot of authors are coming out with books about this concept and approach to thinking about life. This is one of those books.
Unfortunately, I didn't find this book to be terribly accessible. Perhaps I've grown intellectually lazy, reading so many easy-to-read contemporary nonfiction books that are written in a conversational style. This particular book is written in a more academic style that takes a bit more concentration to read. The book starts with looking at the original stoic philosophers and traces stoicism through time before coming to the modern age and looking at personal application of it. The book is rather short, and for a book talking about mastery of stoicism, I think it spends a bit too much time on the history of stoicism rather than on its practical application for the modern person. Again, this is very dense reading, but there are certainly nuggets of wisdom to take away of stoicism interest you.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
The concept of stoicism has been around for a long time, of course, with the ancient Greek philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Zeno formalizing this way of thinking. Because of the difficulties we perceive in our modern times, stoicism has made a resurgence. A lot of authors are coming out with books about this concept and approach to thinking about life. This is one of those books.
Unfortunately, I didn't find this book to be terribly accessible. Perhaps I've grown intellectually lazy, reading so many easy-to-read contemporary nonfiction books that are written in a conversational style. This particular book is written in a more academic style that takes a bit more concentration to read. The book starts with looking at the original stoic philosophers and traces stoicism through time before coming to the modern age and looking at personal application of it. The book is rather short, and for a book talking about mastery of stoicism, I think it spends a bit too much time on the history of stoicism rather than on its practical application for the modern person. Again, this is very dense reading, but there are certainly nuggets of wisdom to take away of stoicism interest you.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
September 3, 2020
I have studied a lot of philosophy from ancient to contemporary thought leaders. It was good to settled in and be reminded of the importance of sorting through the maze of all the noise that we are bombarded with on an ongoing basic through the news media and social media. If we are not clear about our belief system, or what constitutes the good life on an individual level, then we are vulnerable to be tossed here and yon. Inner peace and focus will elude us. The author describes how the stoic, Zeno, aimed his philosophy of stoicism to ordinary people rather than elite thinkers. I enjoyed the book and found it easy to read because of having exposure to the ancient philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, etc. It was a reminder and refresher about how to center myself in the midst of today information-laden, stress-provoking world.
August 25, 2020
Powerful book with so much wisdom
This book was not an easy read but it is definitely worth the effort to understand the stoic way of life. It is packed with so much wisdom and insightful knowledge and it is clear the author has researched this topic extremely well. It provides a detailed history of stoicism as well as practical steps on how to apply those philosophies in our real lives. I think it could have focused more on the practical side of it and reduced the first half of the book. It was difficult to get through the first half but the second half was what was most helpful and practical. I might need to reread it to gain a deeper understanding and try to apply the philosophies in my daily life. Definitely worth a read.
This book was not an easy read but it is definitely worth the effort to understand the stoic way of life. It is packed with so much wisdom and insightful knowledge and it is clear the author has researched this topic extremely well. It provides a detailed history of stoicism as well as practical steps on how to apply those philosophies in our real lives. I think it could have focused more on the practical side of it and reduced the first half of the book. It was difficult to get through the first half but the second half was what was most helpful and practical. I might need to reread it to gain a deeper understanding and try to apply the philosophies in my daily life. Definitely worth a read.
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September 19, 2022For a variety of reasons, I am behind in reporting my completed books for 2022. However, last week I finished "Mastering the Stoic Way of Life" by Andreas Athanas. In the past, I have attempted to read Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher leader of Rome, but candidly, it didn't stick. The aforementioned book, however, made a palpable impact on me, chapter after chapter. The book provides the historical background to Stoicism and explains how contemporary psychology and history relate to this philosophy. Considering Stoicism through a disability lens was my takeaway from practicing this way of life.
January 13, 2020
Mastering The Stoic Way Of Life uses a simple terminology to transmit a very important message from the Stoics. In spite of its simple language, it also expresses the fundamental message of Stoic philosophy. It is a great book to read!
January 13, 2022
Do not waste your time
The book is a half-baked mixture of shallow knowledge of philosophy and psychology, aimed at providing it's reader with an easy exit from the hard task of leading a good life.
The book is a half-baked mixture of shallow knowledge of philosophy and psychology, aimed at providing it's reader with an easy exit from the hard task of leading a good life.
March 11, 2023
Very insightful!
This book does a great job of covering a brief history of Stoicism, and how to live the principles of Stoicism. This book helped me to conceptualize everything I have studied thus far about Stoicism.
This book does a great job of covering a brief history of Stoicism, and how to live the principles of Stoicism. This book helped me to conceptualize everything I have studied thus far about Stoicism.
November 9, 2021
A good overview of the history, philosophy and practice of Stoics
May 1, 2022
Definitely a worthy read if you enjoy philosophy from a range of stoics :-)
August 5, 2022
a great read of mastering one’s soul
You could read this book a thousand times and still have much to conquer in one’s own soul. The battle ground is truly in your own mind.
You could read this book a thousand times and still have much to conquer in one’s own soul. The battle ground is truly in your own mind.
August 16, 2024
good summary, just that
June 10, 2023
“The more we value things outside of our control, the less control we have.” Marcus Aurelius.
This book was a bit dry… but I highly recommend learning about stoicism.
This book was a bit dry… but I highly recommend learning about stoicism.
May 23, 2024
I think it’s good to be reminded not to be miserable always. A person is not in control of much but they are in control of their own feeling. My intro to stoicism
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