Stoic Philosophy in a Nutshell
How Stoicism Leads to a Fulfilling Life (Stoicism Mastery)

Do you find yourself confronted with the nagging feeling that you should be doing more, making better decisions, being a better person, and wanting more out of your life?There is an old story about a farmer whose horse ran away. What bad luck, said his neighbors. Maybe, said the farmer. The next day it returned with seven wild horses. What good luck! Maybe. Then his son broke his arm riding one, and that broken arm kept him out of the army. Through it all, the farmer simply took events as they came.How often have you gotten news and completely overreacted, only to see later that it wasn't that big of a deal? For thousands of years leaders, politicians, and successful businessmen have found help in an ancient way of thinking: Stoicism. This audiobook introduces its history and principles, then guides you into applying the Stoic teachings in everyday life. Inside, you'll find:Why Stoicism is an emotional Swiss Army knifeThe four virtues of Stoic philosophy and how they make each of us a better personEpictetus' instructions on attaining the ultimate goal of the Stoics, a flourishing lifeThe three essential disciplines for turning any situation into a learning experienceMarcus Aurelius' ten rules on dealing with people and our reactions to their actionsWhy a famous philosopher made his students carry a leaking pot of soup around AthensContrary to popular belief, Stoicism isn't about being unfeeling. Stoics process their emotions without letting them overwhelm their decisions, and that calm perspective on money and hardship is something anyone can build.