The Stoic's Guide to Life: Timeless Wisdom on the Art of Living

by Rasha Barrage

Supercharge your confidence, enhance your well-being and live life as your best self with the help of this modern guide to the ancient art of Stoicism

Whether you seek greatness or joy, self-knowledge or self-control, the Stoic philosophy can teach you how to exercise the mental muscles you need to rise above everyday stresses and manage whatever life throws at you.

The Stoic's Guide to Life features philosophical insights and simple, actionable tips that will uplift and inspire you, as well as a treasure trove of wise words from giants of philosophy, from Marcus Aurelius and Zeno to Epictetus and Seneca.

Discover how

- Build mental strength and emotional resilience

- Distinguish between what is within your power to influence and what isn't

- Find peace, even on the busiest of days

- Cultivate the four Stoic wisdom, courage, temperance and justice

Life's journey isn't always a stroll in the park, but there are ways you can forge your own path. With the wisdom inside this little book, you will be empowered to find happiness and meaning in our modern world.

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 11, 2024

Reviews

[Matt Goldsworthy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This author had not one have single thought while this book read like an extrapolated fortune cookie. Vague and redundant self help-esque felt like I was reading a high school essay trying to reach the word count minimum. Some of the main concepts of stoicism were completely missed, but what irked me the most was the apparent effort to use “stoic” as a buzzword rather than provide ANY insight. The book does look pretty though…

[Chr*s Browning]

The kind of gift book that a parent buys me for Christmas and I am then compelled to read because I am a good son - if you’re buying this kind of thing for yourself, you probably either have chronic self-help reader syndrome or view books as more objects to be displayed than texts to be read. Interior design of this one kind of amusing - they made powerpoint slide design language and two Shutterstock images go a long way - but the text feels pretty generic, self-help, practice gratitude and mindfulness language that just slips off my brain as I’m reading it. I don’t really dispute that these are valuable lessons but they also seem kind of self-evident if you’ve ever lived longer than ten years. Didn’t change my mindset permanently, but that’s okay, there’s many years left to live.

[Mark Desrosiers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful guide book on the basics of Stoicism. I would highly recommended this book to anyone interested in stoic philosophy. A wealth of great knowledge all in one book.

[Branchie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful introduction to the main points of stoicism. Great for beginners and those new to the subject.

[David West · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't think that all of the tenets of stoicism are for me, but there's some good stuff there and some stuff I already endeavor to embody.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall a great book for those wanting an introduction into the topic.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple description of how stoicism can help us enjoy life in the here and now. A way of thinking that allows us to treasure our time that is given to us.