The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday

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From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a beautiful daily devotional of Stoic meditations an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. Why have history's greatest minds from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms. By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.

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    • Suggested age range - Adult
    • Format - Hardcover
    • Dimensions - 6.4" W x 8.4" H x 1.4" D
    • Genre - Business
    • Publisher - Penguin Publishing Group, Publication date - 10-18-2016
    • Page count - 416
    • ISBN - 9780735211735

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3 years ago
from DC Metro

Ten key ideas in the book

1. The importance of understanding and accepting the impermanence of all things in order to better appreciate and make the most of the present moment. 2. The idea of "stoic joy," or the ability to find joy and contentment in the midst of difficult circumstances. 3. The concept of "amor fati," or embracing one's fate and making the best of whatever situation arises. 4. The practice of "negative visualization," or mentally preparing for the worst-case scenario in order to appreciate what one already has. 5. The importance of living in accordance with one's values and principles, rather than being swayed by external influences or societal pressures. 6. The concept of "indifference," or not becoming too attached to specific outcomes or desires, but remaining open to whatever may happen. 7. The importance of self-control and the ability to manage one's emotions and reactions. 8. The idea of "eudaimonia," or living a virtuous and fulfilled life. 9. The practice of "premeditatio malorum," or pre-meditating potential difficulties and challenges in order to be better prepared to handle them. 10. The importance of "memento mori," or constantly being aware of one's own mortality, in order to live a more meaningful and purposeful life.

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3 years ago
from West Hollywood, CA

Good start to the day

Short thoughts to help one pause before starting the day. We can all use a reminder to live a more deliberate life.

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