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The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness Paperback – Illustrated, January 19, 2019

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“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?”
– Epictetus, Stoic philosopher

Where can you find joy? Gain strength? How should we face our fears? Deal with the death of a loved one? And what about those reoccurring depressing thoughts?

While traditional schooling doesn’t address such questions, it’s exactly what ancient schools of philosophy were all about: They taught you how to live. Even though these schools don’t exist anymore, you and I and most people are in as much need of a philosophy that guides us through life as we ever were.

This compelling, highly actionable guide shows you how to deal more effectively with whatever life throws at you and live up to your best self.

A mix of timeless wisdom and empowering advice, The Little Book of Stoicism will point the way to anyone seeking a calm and wise life in a chaotic world.

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  1. Stoicism has nothing to do with suppressing or hiding one’s emotions or being emotionless. Rather, it’s about acknowledging our emotions, reflecting on what causes them, and learning to redirect them for our own good. In other words, it’s more about unslaving ourselves from negative emotions, more like taming rather than getting rid of them.
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  2. The Stoics identified strong emotions as our ultimate weakness; especially when we let them dictate our behavior. They’re toxic to eudaimonia and they’re at the root of all human suffering. Unfortunately, according to the Stoics, most of us are enslaved to passions—strong negative emotions such as irrational fear, grief, or anger.
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"The title does not do justice to this excellent guide toStoicism as the information inside the book is abundant. The author hasexplained the principles of Stoicism in such a way that anyone canunderstand. I took so much from this guide, but especially theprinciples outlined in the Stoic Happiness Triangle... This book would make a great addition to any school library."-- Lesley Jones for Readers' Favorite
"People seeking peace in a chaotic world could benefit a lot in heeding thephilosophy of an equally complex ancient time. Author Jonas Salzgebercurates some excellent thoughts and expands upon them with clear proseand uncomplicated concepts and examples, which should make The Little Book of Stoicism an easy and approachable read for all."-- K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

"I really liked reading The Little Book of Stoicism for its simplicity and its genuine attempt to demystify this philosophy and present it in a contemporary setting... The language and writingstyle are simple and pleasing and I am sure will be relatable to mostyoung people of today's age... Overall, for anyone interested inphilosophy or simply looking for ways for self-improvement, this bookwill surely be very helpful."
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jonas Salzgeber; Illustrated edition (January 19, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 285 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3952506907
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3952506905
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.72 x 7.81 inches
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Jonas Salzgeber is an author and writes for a small army of remarkable people at NJlifehacks.com. On his quest to be the best he can be, he stumbled upon Stoicism – and got hooked. At the core of this actionable philosophy lies the goal of leading a happy life even (especially) in the face of adversity.

His practical rather than academic writing style helps people with the most important step: to put the wisdom from book page to action. Jonas shares Stoic strategies so people gain back their confidence and feel ready to deal effectively with whatever life throws at them. He's passionate about self-made dark chocolate and buttered coffee with collagen.

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Majestic Rhino
5.0 out of 5 stars Helping me find my own path during this stressful and difficult time in my life/career.
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My career is currently falling apart around me (public middle school science teacher) and I am rebuilding my family after a brutal divorce. The stoic principals are the first set of "guidelines" I have found for living that really resonate. I am not sure about other folks that are in their mid-forties and experiencing the same level of life-stress and turning to self-reflection, therapy and introspective planning, but buying a Mazda Miata and getting hair plugs like my parent's generation of men just doesn't feel right. I want to be a better human a good father and a good husband. To do that, I am now learning from the greatest minds in stoicism. This book is a great introduction. Jonas Salzgeber has done a spectacular job of writing a framework for us all to use in this modern moment. Come join in the resurgence of Stoicism and see how much living your life in service to your fellow humans, taking possession of your choices, your emotions and your future!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
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Easy to read, packed with wisdom. Solid lifestyle guidance. It is interesting to see the consonance of many of these principles with scripture.
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john
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
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If your interested in Stoicism this book definitely should be on your reading list. Simplifies Stoic concepts with relatable examples. Second half of the book consists of short chapters making it an easy daily read.
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Tyrell
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Comprehensive easy to follow Great intro into this philosophy
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
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Overall the book gave a solid foundation as to what stoicism is all about. I come from a Word of faith background and this gave me supplemental wisdom and advice. I really enjoyed the self analyzing and pausing before making any responses. One key point that really stuck with me is; We don't really suffer its only our interpretation of events that make us suffer. Stoicism is a very powerful tool because it takes the expectations we have and view them from rational lenses. There are however things I don't see eye to eye with like negative visualization and imaging the worst case scenario, bad things can happen but I don't agree that I should focus or contemplate on those things regularly. I do believe I manifestation whatever you say and focus you will attract good or bad. All in all solid read but some bones that I spit out.
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SierraDonaven
5.0 out of 5 stars Self-Improvement
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I purchased the book, and listened to the audio from front to back. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about Stoicism and practical applications to improvement my life, relationships with others. I am now reading the book for further reinforcement. All the crap we hold hurts us and keeps us from loving a truly fulfilling life. My mind, heart and walk is healthier, clearer, freer. Thank you.
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly applies the Stoic philosophy to real life
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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This book was fantastic. It was as clear an explanation of Stoicism as I've ever read, and it did an exceptional job of showing how the philosophy applies to every day life. Half of the book is covered in my highlighting. It's one I'll go back to over and over. Honestly, I loved it. It was organized well, made sense, and I've recommended it to multiple people since I bought it. I'm on the author's newsletter list now, because he's just that awesome. I'm one of those people that has read a lot of philosophy, but I struggle with how to apply it to my life. That was the book's strongest point. Totally worth the read.
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Lulu E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Keep at your bedside
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This book is phenomenal! It hits a home run on all life advise. Such an easy read because it’s all relevant to every individual life experience. A must buy and reread over and over.
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Kim E.
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023
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I just finished this book and I have to say, it is an excellent book. I've purchased 4 of these books and gave them to my friends and also to my sons. I will begin reading it once again tomorrow. It's a book that will always be sitting by my nightstand. It is thought provoking and makes you want to be a better person. I found so many principles that can be found in the bible. It makes you desire a higher self and gives you strategies in those times when things are going wrong. It teaches you ways to be patient, loving and kind with people that may not have the same desires as yourself.
I feel this book should be read by all people, especially young men and women. This book is truly a value add to all people.
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Frederico Auad
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in Brazil on December 18, 2023
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This book is an essential read for anyone seeking profound stoic insights to enrich their personal development. The book stands out for its remarkable clarity, making complex stoic principles easily comprehensible for readers of all backgrounds.
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Christian
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Buch
Reviewed in Germany on April 20, 2024
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Sehr gut geschriebenes Buch, welches einen umfassenden Überblick zum Thema gibt. Absolute Empfehlung und tolles Investment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in France on March 27, 2024
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Everything was cleary and very usefull. It will be my bed book. I cannot thank the writter enough for those wise advices which i will try to apply everyday.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST!
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Es libro mas que un libro es una herramienta que puede ser muy útil en nuestra vida diaria, no conocía a los estoicos y francamente su filosofía es muy muy recomendable. Muy ligero y fácil de leer, NO TE LO PUEDES PERDER!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to stoicism
Reviewed in India on February 19, 2024
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Great little book with clarity.
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