![]() ![]() Stoicism is referred to as “the practical philosophy,” since it can be applied in nearly every moment of our lives. Organized as a discussion between the author and the great Stoic philosopher Epictetus, How To Be A Stoic entertains while it educates, covering everything from how to control our desires, to overcoming the fear and anxiety that cripples society today. ![]() In Massimo Pigluicci’s How To Be A Stoic, readers are given a clear, concise, and creative breakdown of how to become their best selves. The commonality amongst them is the diligent practice of the ancient philosophy known as Stoicism. Throughout history, Roman emperors, prisoners of war, entrepreneurs and many others have moved through life with a sort of steadiness-an unshakable perspective. To not shy away from a challenge, or to let our ego get the best of us. To keep our cool in the heat of an argument. Imagine how much easier life would be if we could learn to regard everything bad that happens to us as an act of nature. ![]() “ Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” ![]()
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