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Stoicism - 3rd Edition by Ryan James (Paperback)

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  • Stoicism survived two thousand years for a reason.
  • Author(s): Ryan James
  • 88 Pages
  • Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
  • Series Name: Stoicism

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Single-volume on Stoic philosophy applied to modern life. Covers Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, mental toughness, and self-discipline. Evergreen in mindset/philosophy.



Book Synopsis



Stoicism survived two thousand years for a reason. The reason isn't fashion.

It's that the philosophy is unusually practical. Marcus Aurelius wrote his journal in a war camp. Epictetus was a slave. Seneca advised Nero. None of them were writing for the comfortable.

Stoicism - Live a Life of Virtue - Complete Guide on Stoicism (Stoicism Series) (Volume 3) brings the framework into modern life. Single-volume guide written to be read straight through. Concrete, applicable, and built for the reader who wants results faster than theory.

What's inside:

- The dichotomy of control. Maybe the most useful sentence ever written about anxiety.
- Negative visualization - premeditatio malorum - and why imagining loss makes you grateful.
- The view from above. A perspective tool that fits in your head and shrinks problems in real time.
- Memento mori without morbidity. The cleanest motivator.
- Voluntary discomfort. Why people who choose hardship age into composure.
- Daily journaling, the way Marcus did it. Five minutes. Compounds.

Stoicism isn't about suppressing emotion. It's about working with it. The reader who applies one practice consistently over a year ends up unrecognizable to their old self.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .18 Inches (D)
Weight: .21 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 88
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Series Title: Stoicism
Publisher: Alakai Publishing LLC
Format: Paperback
Author: Ryan James
Language: English
Street Date: August 22, 2019
TCIN: 1005878151
UPC: 9781951030995
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-2502
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What practical exercises does the book include?

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  • A: The author of the book is Ryan James, who provides insights into Stoic philosophy.

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