The Power to Change - by Chuck Chakrapani (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE, BUT KNOWING WHERE YOU WANT TO GO IS NOT ENOUGH. YOU ALSO NEED TO KNOW HOW TO GET THERE.

The Power to Change shows how to use Stoic principles to create a successful life and provides a clear road map and directions to get there. It will guide you in designing a life that flows well and dealing with problems that arise in everyday living.

More than two thousand years ago, a group of philosophers known as the Stoics analyzed life's predicaments and came up with simple solutions. The principles they identified were so profound that they formed the basis of many major modern psychotherapies. They are easy to use and powerful, and they can be applied to modern life and its problems. Often we don't pay much attention to simple principles because we don't believe simple things can be effective, but when understood and consistently practiced, simple principles can have a profound effect on our lives.

The problems are real. The solutions are accessible. Each chapter in The Power to Change is bite-sized and actionable, focusing on common, day-to-day challenges - from anxiety, self-sabotage and overthinking to resilience, habits and productivity - and giving you easy-to-apply tools to overcome them.

Practicing them is not difficult. But practicing consistently is where most of us fail. The Power to Change is packed with tools and exercises to help you practice consistently, bypass every motivational plateau and reach the big payoff.

Review Quotes

"Distills ancient Stoic wisdom into practical, actionable guidance for modern life. A thoughtful introduction for anyone seeking more tranquility and purpose in today's hectic world."--Massimo Pigliucci, K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York

"Will make the world a better place!"--Sharon Lebell, bestselling author of The Art of Living

"A wise, thoughtful, but also lively and accessible, manual for transforming your life for the better on Stoic principles."--Christopher Gill, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought, University of Exeter, and founding member of Modern Stoicism; co-author of Stoic Ethics: the Basics

"An engaging, enthusiastic, and innovative guide to living a good life."--Karen Duffy, New York Times bestselling author of Model Patient, Backbone and Wise Up

"Read it and find out more about the four backseat drivers that we are up against, and how to overcome everyday problems using powerful Stoic ideas."--Tim LeBon, accredited CBT therapist working in the NHS, Research Director of Modern Stoicism and author of 365 Ways to be more Stoic

"Written in a wonderfully concise, direct, and breezy style, this book offers simple, straightforward, yet powerful lessons in good mental hygiene and canny self-improvement."--William O. Stephens, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Creighton University

"A gift to anyone seeking to live a more fulfilling life."--Donald J. Robertson, bestselling author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

About the Author

From the boardroom to the classroom, Dr. Chuck Chakrapani has consistently sought to understand and improve how we live and work. His career has spanned the highest levels of business leadership as well as pursuing a distinguished academic career. Dr. Chakrapani's expertise is grounded in rigorous analysis and a deep understanding of human behaviour. He offers a modern and practical lens through which to explore Stoicism's enduring wisdom. He publishes the monthly digital magazine THE STOIC and has authored a growing library of books on the subject. He also founded the Prokopton community, a program designed to guide individuals in developing a Stoic practice that cultivates resilience, purpose, and a life of meaning and flow. Explore Dr. Chakrapani's work on Stoicism at thestoicgym.substack.com.