Are you tired of the glass being half empty?
Do you worry you don’t have the strength to cope when something bad happens? (And something bad ALWAYS happens!)
Stoicism changed the lives of its followers for the better and now it can do the same for you.
The Stoics knew what made for a good man – and a good life. Four simple virtues empowered them to cope with the end of a relationship, the loss … a relationship, the loss of a job, ill health and even bereavement. Now you too can discover for yourself what gave them the emotional resilience to make the most of any situation.
Do you want more enjoyment in life instead of stressing all the time?
In Stoicism: How to Use Stoic Philosophy to Find Inner Peace and Happiness, you will learn about what made the ancient philosophers so wise. You will uncover how to find the opportunity in any challenge and how you can use your journal to transform your life. If you’re looking for the answer to modern stresses and strains, you’ll find it in Stoicism. Specifically, you will discover:
Why so many successful people are Stoic
The counterintuitive reason you should welcome misfortune
Stoicism’s four Virtues and how you can apply them in any situation
How you can find opportunity in any challenge
How you can welcome hardship – and why this is an essential ingredient for happiness
How Plato’s view will transform the way you see the world
Why you will never have complete control over your life and this is okay
Written in plain English, this book takes profound concepts and delivers them in bite-sized chunks anyone can understand, even if you’re completely new to philosophy.
Life’s a journey, but you don’t have to travel alone. With Stoicism on your side, you’ll be able to roll with the punches and make the most of whatever comes your way, good or bad.
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This was a really great read. Really makes you look at life from a different perspective. Also a great history lesson.
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This is a great, thought provoking book, that induces you to a deep self-reflection on various -I’d say the most important- areas of your life. By following the Stoic Philosophy you’ll be empowered to achieve your goals and reach happiness. Stoicism guides us on how to stay calm in the midst of challenging times, what is particularly useful today in the covid-19 pandemics, but we need to take total responsibility for our thoughts and actions.
Jason delivers a nice summation of the many applications of Stoicism, giving practical examples throughout. Should you become overwhelmed with each chapter, not to worry, as he as provided a nice overview list at the end. As a Stoic, I was already familiar with the path that Jason would be revealing and I found this book to be a nice and easy read, with many insightful historical references. I would recommend this to anyone interested in learning about this powerful philosophy. At the time of this review it is during the Covid-19 pandemic and I am finding deep comfort and solace in contemplating this material.
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I had started reading another book on Stoicism as this philosophy intrigues me but haven’t gone back to it. It seemed a little rigid like I was in a classroom. Jason’s book, on the other hand, is more like a conversation, it flows. Taking up the Stoic philosophy isn’t going to be an easy task, but for someone that’s interested in learning about Stoicism, start with this book. Read it a few times, try some of the Practical Exercises, then move on to the books that delve deeper.
I found it interesting that there are a number of things in modern times that hark back to Stoicism. One mentioned in the book, mindfulness, is one of them. Another is that old adage about not crying over spilled milk (you don’t have control over the past). The most recent one was a sign I saw related to the COVID-19 pandemic: Deal with things as they come, not as you fear. I don’t know if any of the great Stoicists ever said that but it sure sounds Stoic.
While I enjoyed the book as a whole, I particularly enjoyed the analogy of diluting wine to diluting one’s vices. I hear and read all the time about doing things in moderation and it’s nice to have a different way of saying that.
I will say that some of those quotes from the greats are difficult to read. That makes me not want to read Meditations, etc, but perhaps I will get there with time.
I recommend this book.
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The book is completely understandable for readers with an upper-intermediate level of proficiency in English. It provides readers with practical tips for better leading their life. Since the reading length of the book is relatively short, one can definitely enjoy finishing the book in a day. However, it is not the first self-help book that uses the ideas of Stoic Philosophy. There are much better similar titles in the market. I give it a score of 3.5 out of 5 because it’s worth reading it once.
Couldn’t really get into it. I usually enjoy books like this but it felt as if I was reading the same thing over again
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Great introduction to stoicism. I wish I had been introduced to it many years ago it would have save much aggravation and pain. I would seriously consider an introduction into stoicism as it important Life lesson for all, especially young adults. I’m glad I read it.
J D C
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Stoicism is gaining popularity these days due to the increasing number of baffling events around the world – Brexit, Donald Trump’s election (and possible re-election), Covid-19, to name a few. This book offers a way to incorporate the ancient philosophy of Stoicism into your life with a number of useful approaches that can be followed, along with the reasons and logic behind them.
I’ve shown a passive interest in this for a while now, and so when I received a free copy of this book in return for a review I jumped at the chance. I’d never heard of the author before, but I was pleasantly surprised. Mr Hemlock writes well and captures your attention, bringing the detail to life. The book is packed with useful approaches and exercises to encourage the Stoic lifestyle, and I can honestly say it has increased my interest in it, to the point I will be incorporating elements into my own outlook on life (and given the state of the world, I think we need it).
I really enjoyed reading this book and have found it really valuable. I’ll be keeping an eye out for anything else from Mr Hemlock – thoroughly recommended!
What is the best way of life? I found the book ‘Stoicism: How to Use Stoic Philosophy to Find Inner Peace and Happiness’ to be a wonderful collection of thoughts and smaller, easier pieces of advice, which will get you motivated to take practical steps of effective wisdom. The author makes references to the ancient philosophers while explaining his ideas of Stoicism and urging to take control of oneself and one’s thought to create destiny.
The main message of this succinct, yet powerful book is that stoicism can be adapted to modern life by putting it more efficiently and analyzing it more carefully for modern purposes. What I really like about this book as opposed to some self-help guides of the same philosophy is that it focuses on practical techniques of developing your inner nature and setting your philosophical intention for a day.
The book concludes with a chapter describing situational practices, which can be embedded into your life and offer much solace in extremely testing time.
An amazing book I can recommend to everyone!
Every paragraph leads to the next, as I said in the review title this is a must-read. Here is what I feel was a huge impactful for me, this quote by Seneca in that chapter about turning the obstacle upside down. “We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more in imagination than in reality.” This entire book is great but this chapter helped me so very much!
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In terms of format I liked a lot how concrete the author is to explain every concept of stoicism.
Another added value is the summary of main points plus practical exercises.
This is a feature shared by my favorite books so this certainly has become one of them.
The choice of quotes from remarkable characters like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus is highly inspiring.
The book really moves you to reflection and I think this is a sign of a great work and contribution of the author to society.
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Kudos to Jason for his take on stoicism and how to apply it. His explanations of the core concepts and history are easily understood and the simple exercises are helpful. Stoicism may in fact be more relevant in these times and I for one have already started to use its principles.
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Many people think of Stoicism as emotionless and/or resilient in the face of danger or pain. Everyone is human. You can’t just decide there will be no physical or psychological pain, for example. This book introduces you to some of the best attributes of Stoic Philosophy. As Mr. Hemlock points out, Stoicism asks you to learn that pain comes with living. It’s something we feel, not what we are. Once you accept that there are things you can control and other things you can’t control, having this philosophy brings peace. He includes a chapter on misfortune – we should learn to accept that there will be misfortune in our lives. Seeking it can work in our benefit because we can learn that getting through an easy misfortune helps us to deal with big events. Other examples I particularly enjoyed were about remembering that you are mortal, journaling as a source of power, preparing for the worst but not letting it get to you when it happens, etc.
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Good read and easy to digest. Covered main points on how to think differently and challenge yourself to change your mindset.