Stoicism

[close] Welcome to Matthew P. Calder’s Book Club! I’m excited to invite you on a personal and philosophical journey through our new book club. Together, we’ll explore a wide range of themes, including philosophy, personal growth, history, and how we navigate the complexities of our world. Every two weeks, I’ll introduce a new book for us to read and discuss, starting on October 14th. This book club is open to everyone, and you’re welcome to participate however it suits you—join in for every book or move in and out as you like. We’ll have discussions on Reddit and share updates on Instagram, so feel free to connect with us there: • Join the discussion on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JourneyofThought/s/vXomVL2xSq • Follow updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAydM-ZxlTK/?igsh=MXRtcjI5NTU3bTdqdQ== Let’s learn, grow, and explore together. I look forward to seeing you on this journey!

[close] A book club that will center its readings around philosophy, politics, psychology, business and economic theory, Christian literature, and history in general.

[close] You want to overcome tall poppy syndrome, surround yourself with others who aren't afraid to stand up for values like vulnerability, courage and transparency. You're tired of feeling like you have to keep yourself small in order to fit in. You're tired of how negative and afraid people get when you talk about how things could be better. You want encouragement. You want optimism. You're in the right place, let's stand tall together. We believe: • Progress not perfection • In developing our growth mindset • Everything can be figured out • In taking personal responsibility for our feelings and actions • All limits can be overcome with the right support

[close] About the Group Welcome! We’re a Vancouver-based reading crew for people who love the classics and want to read them in a friendly, low-pressure way. We rotate between plays (Shakespeare & friends), classic novels (Tolstoy, Austen, Ibsen, etc.), and a monthly Harvard Classics Coffee Club pick (short, actionable reads like Ben Franklin’s Autobiography). Think: big ideas, zero academic gatekeeping. Who this is for Readers who want thoughtful conversation without homework police People curious about “the great books” and how they apply to real life Vancouver locals who may meet in person—non-Vancouver readers still welcome to join threads and chats How we read 1–2 selections per month (mix of short plays, short stories, essays, or manageable chunks of longer books) Discussion threads open a week before meetups with prompts + key quotes In-person meetups (cafés / library rooms) when possible, plus ongoing online chats “Come even if you didn’t finish”—we’ll post summaries and passages Typical Picks Plays: Twelfth Night, A Doll’s House, Death of a Salesman Novels/Novellas: Hadji Murat, The Stranger, Jane Eyre (selections welcome) Harvard Classics: Franklin, Emerson essays, Marcus Aurelius selections, Montaigne, Plato dialogues (short!) Why join Because classics don’t have to be stuffy. We read to think better, live better, and have great conversations—with a warm, curious crowd.