Great guide for a more peaceful life

This book takes an ancient philosophy of stoicism and applies it to our modern life as a way to reduce stress, find our purpose, and feel happier and more peaceful. As a coach and psychologist, I've read a lot about personal development, yet this book still shed new light on this topic. I liked the concept of negative visualization as a way to prepare our minds for possible negative occurrences and to feel grateful for what we do have. We're often taught to do positive visualizations as a way to manifest what we want, while that is useful, it doesn't address the fact that we all have this fearful part of us that will always be there, so this negative visualization is a great way to calm that part of us. I also like the journal prompts, a great way to put the teachings of the book into practice. I highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to implement habits to live a happier and more peaceful life!

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Focus on what you can control

I remember reading about stoicism at University years ago. This audiobook helped me to gain a clear understanding of the key principles behind the idea. The main takeaway for me was that you should focus on only what you can control in life. Once you have understood this concept, the rest of the guide becomes much easier to understand and implement. It was indeed a valuable introduction to the topic.

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Timeless ideas to live by

I have heard of stoicism before, but I didn't really know what it was. I learned so much from this book. This book presented what stoicism is in a very clear and understandable way. And the wisdom in here really hit home. It is so cool that these are teachings from ancient people, but it is so relevant to our lives today. Really timeless information.

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Invaluable knowledge!

The audiobook is a comprehensive guide to applying Stoicism in daily life, covering relationships, conflict resolution, and the art of letting go. It even explores the impact of Stoicism on notable figures like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and more showcasing its transformative power across different spheres!

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A great guide to find peace in the middle of chaos

The narrator in this audiobook points out that life today is complicated and tough. Our society seems to be falling apart with big issues like political divisions, families breaking down, news that's super one-sided, and debates like pro-life or pro-choice. But the audiobook tells us that 2000 years ago, in ancient Greece, things were also really tough, and that's when Stoicism, a life philosophy, came about. It's all about dealing with life's problems in our personal lives.

From those ancient times, Stoics like Zeno, Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius left behind their thoughts and ideas, which we can still use today. This philosophy is important to me. If you want to find a way that helps you in your own life, do yourself a favor and listen to this book. You might end up becoming a Stoic yourself!

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Achieving inner peace

I have always believed that your mindset is the controlling factor in how you view the world around you. And I discovered that Stoicism is a thoughtful, positive, and sensible way of living life. It has tremendous potential to contribute to improved mental health and overall health of the body. Stoicism forms the basis of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and also is tied to Dialectical Behavior Therapy, including Stoicism’s emphasis on mindfulness, acceptance of reality, and emotion regulation. In this book, you'll find 20+ easy and effective ways to deal with stress and anxiety and real-life stories of individuals who have successfully adopted a Stoic mindset, plus more than 30 ways of fool-proof strategies to practice Stoicism every day.

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Change Your Life For The Better

Great book! This book helps you deal with today's crazy world using an ancient philosophy called Stoicism. All or almost everyone have struggles in life. When you're hit with lots of bad news or personal struggles, this book shows you how to stay strong inside. It's not about changing the world but handling your feelings better. You'll learn simple ways to handle stress and anxiety using this ancient wisdom. It's not just for everyday people, and even famous people like Bill Gates and Tom Hiddleston have used it.

So if you're tired of feeling stressed, this book is a useful guide to find peace in the middle of chaos, and understanding yourself better. Highly recommended!

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A Life-Changing Book on Stoicism

I have recently been learning more about the philosophy of Stoicism through personal research on the internet, first exposed in college and recently via youtube videos. When I saw this guide to a peaceful life, I just had to give it a listen!

There is so much to learn from the timeless writings of philosophers like Marcus Aurelias and Epictetus from centuries past. Few people know of Stoic beliefs, but they are so relevant that they apply so well to our current lifestyles. This book provides effective ways to deal with our anxieties. Learning how to apply these teachings to our daily lives can bring us to have more meaning and even, happiness, to our lives.

Life-changing book!!

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simple but effective

I loved this book, especially the journal prompts and 'quizes' to help you check in with yourself. very useful and something I will be doing again and again to help cultivate a healthy mindset. I would recommend this book to all.

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excellent

This book is truly exceptional. It takes the principles of Stoicism beyond the realm of individual serenity to improve interpersonal connections and reconcile with the unavoidable shifts life presents. It presents the timeless insights of Stoic thought in a way that is both approachable and thorough. I found great pleasure in discovering this method for fostering resilience and tranquility amidst the chaos and challenges of modern life—a set of tools that are undoubtedly essential in today's world.

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