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The beloved classic daily devotional of Stoic meditations—the only authorized print edition in the US and complete with a ribbon marker—with more than two million copies sold!
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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Publisher : Portfolio; Later prt. edition (October 18, 2016)
Language : English
Hardcover : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 0735211736
ISBN-13 : 978-0735211735
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.76 x 1.31 x 8.5 inches
Reviewer: Mario Antonio Sampen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fabulous book
Review: Was a book that enrich me with so many wise. Thank you I found this book here, unforgottable reading experience.
Reviewer: Frederick A Myers
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best self help book ever
Review: I am loving this book and the lifestyle it is helping me lead. I have been given similar books over the years ie the pivot year and didnât get past the first page bc it was so dumb. A lot of these types of books seem to be a joke but this book is based on ancient concepts that work and make sense and actually helps u learn to be the best u. Itâs not asking u to write or do anything diffeeent in ur life but to read each days leason and try to incorporate them into ur life. If u want to get ur life back and be a person who understands that u control ur life and ur happiness. Buy this book asap
Reviewer: C. D. F
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Solid book for anyone who needs a short daily guide
Review: Read it daily, or read it she you remember. It's ways helpful and brings a lot of wisdom to my day to day.
Reviewer: Kurt Witowski
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Practical Wisdom
Review: The first time I heard about the Stoic mindset was via an internet video a couple years ago. This sparked my interest because I enjoy learning wisdom and about mindsets of people I admire, that why I read biographies. Iâm also devoted to spiritual growth, thatâs why I read daily devotionals. So when I came across âThe Daily Stoicâ it was a very cool find for me.Biographies have a historical orientation, which lends to down-to-earth empowerment. Devotionals have a obedient/ritual orientation, which lends to the development of discipline. âThe Daily Stoicâ has a personal accountability orientation, which leads to a life of oneâs choosing. The authors have done a great job of compiling the concepts of these teaching into bite-size daily food-for-thought presentations that aid to a life of understanding and empowerment. It is now a part of my daily routine.
Reviewer: Karl Janssen
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Insightful reflections on the ancient philosophy of life
Review: The philosophical school of Stoicism may have been born in the 3rd century BC, but it has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. In modern times, Stoicism served as the basis for cognitive behavioral therapy, a psychotherapeutic technique used to treat depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and other mental maladies. Many contemporary would-be Stoics, however, prefer to bypass CBT entirely and go straight to the source for their life-coaching by using the writings of the Stoic philosophers of ancient Greece and Rome as the basis for a guide to living. With all the Stoic self-help books published in recent years, it was only a matter of time before one utilized the âdaily affirmationsâ format. Such is the strategy of The Daily Stoic, published in 2016. The book was written by Ryan Holiday, a former PR man and marketing director, and Stephen Hanselman, a publisher and literary agent with a masterâs degree in philosophy.As the title of the book indicates, The Daily Stoic delivers 366 mini-lessons in Stoicism, dated January 1st through December 31st. These daily entries are divided into months, each revolving around a different theme, such as âPassions and Emotions,â âDuty,â âFortitude and Resilience,â and âVirtue and Kindness.â Each daily lesson begins with a quotation from an ancient Stoicâmost commonly Epictetus, Seneca, or Marcus Aurelius, but the authors also include selections from less familiar Stoics like Musonius Rufus, Cleanthes, and Zeno (the latter quoted from Diogenes Laertiusâs Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers). Holiday and Hanselman then provide a page or two of elaboration on the quote and how it applies to the problems of modern life.Overall these daily Stoic meditations are really quite well-written. The authors are adept at taking ancient Stoic concepts and translating them into plain English without dumbing-down the philosophical content. Holiday and Hanselman certainly know their stuff and write about Stoicism knowledgably and intelligently. They often use examples from history or current events to illustrate the points made in the ancient quotes, which keeps the text interesting and relevant to 21st century readers. If you have already looked into Stoicism, chances are youâve probably already read the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius or the Discourses of Epictetus, but this book will help you see those texts in a new way. Occasionally, the lectures sometimes veer into what one might call âself-help shaming,â implying that if youâre not living your life to the fullest, then your life is a waste. Such instances read more like a 21st-century conceit than what the Stoics had in mind when they promised a life of tranquility. Overall, however, I found the book quite insightful and useful.Though I believe in Stoicism and its benefits for mental and emotional health, I did not diligently stick to the lesson-a-day schedule the book prescribes. Sometimes I got bored with The Daily Stoic and let several days go by without picking it up; sometimes I would enthusiastically devour half a monthâs worth of entries in one sitting. This is not the best book Iâve read on Stoicism (William B. Irvineâs A Guide to the Good Life is hard to beat), but it is better than most. If you are serious about Stoicism, these daily contemplations on Stoic thought can be a useful tool to augment your studies. Having just finished the book with the end of the calendar year, Iâll probably just go back to the beginning and read it all over again.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A daily dose of goodness for your life
Review: There is something soul-nurturing by starting your day with a meditation and contemplating how you can be a better person. That's what this book does for me. The value it can deliver is miles beyond the price I paid.
Reviewer: Matt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Commentary is where this book shines
Review: This book inspired me to buy "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, who is quoted very frequently in this book. THAT was a bit harder of a read, and makes me appreciate this book much more. This book shines because 1) each page takes no more than 2-3 mins to read and digest, easily fitting into ANY daily routine, and 2) Ryan's commentary that enables us to extract the most of each carefully selected quote. I have page flags all throughout this book. If you're looking for a daily devotional that focuses more on practicality, lifestyle and principles rather than religion, please give this book a try.
Reviewer: Sothisischristmas
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Invaluable Info
Review: This book is an easy and quick read on Stoicism and the benefits for anyone interested in following and developing a Stoic mindset.
Reviewer: Thayse
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Amei o livro, criei uma rotina de leitura com ele e é maravilhoso os insights que o livro tras.
Reviewer: Glen Matadeen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I have added this book to my daily morning reading ritual. It is wonderfully written and gives me so much to reflect on daily. I'm reading about 15 books at the same time on 6 subjects. I facilitate a lot of Corporate Education so I have to be learning constantly, and I get bored easily so I typically read a chapter of at least 3 books at the same time. Though each day's reading is short, the depth of the writing help make the messages very powerful! Great for reflective thinking and it sets me up for a positive day, everyday! One of the best books I have every bought!!
Reviewer: Mehmet N. C
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 120. Sayfadayım ve kitap beklediÄimden çok daha akıcı ve kullanıÅlı, Günlük hayatımda hep yanımda taÅıdıÄım ve 120. Sayfaya gelene kadar defalarca tekrardan baÅladıÄım bir kitap halina geldi.
Reviewer: fizzler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A thought provoking and self reflecting way to start the day. Some days resonate more than others, but this is a surprising easy way to read and provoke thought each day
Reviewer: Badrocken
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Very nicely written book with a good layout.
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