Today's Stoic, Tomorrow's Hero?

Today's Stoic, Tomorrow's Hero?
Author: Gerald T Keep
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2005-10
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 059536814X

A wrenching account of one family's five-year battle with what proved to be terminal liver disease, this story explores all aspects of the difficulty in raising a family under such conditions. Written from the point of view of the primary caregiver, the story reveals much about the possible challenges facing the 17,000 families now waiting for a liver transplant in the USA. Many more face other debilitating diseases or the ravages of age. Despite his scientific training to try to understand what is happening, the author is crushed by the medical bureaucracy, and the wild ups and downs of the course of the disease. Having adopted their children, the author struggles with his fundamental values and his conflicting responsibilities to the children and to his ailing wife. This book should help friends and family better understand what a stoic experience the caregiver of one seriously ill may be going through. More importantly, it can show such a lonely individual that what they are going through is not unique, and that they need not be alone. As events proceed through hospice, funeral, and grief, the author looks back on their time together and reflects on the nature of life and love.

The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic
Author: Ryan Holiday
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0735211744

From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. 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.

Mastering The Stoic Way Of Life

Mastering The Stoic Way Of Life
Author: Andreas Athanas
Publisher: scott m ecommerce
Total Pages: 113
Release:
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

How to strive for peace in mind, body, and spirit by incorporating the Greek philosophy of stoicism, even if you feel like your life is out of control. Our modern world is fast paced, chaotic, and it often sends us on an emotional rollercoaster ride. We struggle to stay afloat as we’re caught in the tide of social media, constant comparison, the need for success, and a lack of moderation. If you’re ready for the madness to end, you’re not alone. In fact, even the ancient Greeks sought a way to bring simplicity back to their lives. If you’re tired of fighting against the world and are ready to embrace the benefits of stoicism, you’ve found the right book. Stoicism in Modern Life - Mastering the Stoic Way of Life: Improve Your Mental Toughness, Self-Discipline, and Productivity With Ancient Stoic Wisdom will quickly become your go-to guide on your journey to a stoic life. Not only will you learn the fascinating history of stoicism and its greatest teachers, you will also encounter practical examples and real world situations that will allow you to apply the ideals of stoicism even in today’s society. In this book, you’ll learn about: ● How stoicism applies to modern life ● The philosophy of stoicism ● Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, stoicism’s most influential thinkers ● Where to apply stoicism in your day to day life ● What stoicism does to the mind ● What stoicism looks like in action in today’s world ● And much more! When life hands you chaos, transform it into peace with the help of stoicism. You can’t rely on things getting easier, but you can rely on the teachings of stoicism to help you master your emotions, reign in your fear, and face reality with a smile rather than a frown. An emotionally satisfying life is within reach. Click “add to cart” to take action today and learn how the secrets of stoicism can lead you to a better tomorrow.

Deleuze, A Stoic

Deleuze, A Stoic
Author: Ryan J. Johnson
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2020-03-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1474462189

Ryan Johnson reveals that Deleuze's provocative reading of ancient Stoicism produced many of his most singular and powerful ideas. Including previously untranslated French Stoic scholarship, Johnson unearths new possibilities for bridging contemporary and ancient philosophy.

The Stoic Philosopher Within You: Uncover And Embody The Wisdom Of Seneca, Epictetus And Marcus Aurelius

The Stoic Philosopher Within You: Uncover And Embody The Wisdom Of Seneca, Epictetus And Marcus Aurelius
Author: Thinknetic
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2021-11-08
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781646963843

We all want to be kinder and thankful for what we have. We all aspire to be happier, more successful, and free of negative emotions. All we need to achieve our goals is a philosophy of life. Enter Stoicism. What takes someone from good to great? This question has haunted humanity for millennia, engaging the most learned and well-regarded people in finding its answer. Today, we believe that the difference between failure and success, from average to elite, from dead-beat dropout to CEO is the mentality. It might sound like an easy answer but a healthy mentality requires constant work, just like happiness and all the good things in life. To help you achieve that wholesome mentality that takes you from good to great, we analyzed three of the greatest philosophers and broke down their observations on human nature, mentality, and happiness. Seneca. Epictetus. Marcus Aurelius. Before these men became history's greatest philosophers, they had insecurities just like you. We've studied their lives, we've researched their teachings and philosophies of life, and we've extracted key concepts and actionable information for you to better digest Stoicism. Here's a bit of what you'll get in this book: How a lottery winner could've saved $113,000,000 by heeding the teachings of Seneca on prosperity A crucial lesson Lance Armstrong learned from the Stoics and how you can apply it to meet your goals How to find empowerment in the challenges you face and overcome the barriers you encounter (hint: your teachers are Seneca and the founder of No Barriers) What it takes to accept what you cannot control and take charge of what you can control (mastering this will change your outlook on life) The philosophical difference that made Joan of Arc a hero and martyr, and how you can embody her perspective for that beneficial change you want in your life How to emulate Stephen Hawking and Marcus Aurelius' views to "live the life of the mind" (side effects: increased focus, tranquility, and kindness) The Stoic cure to procrastination, and how self-love saves us from feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and lack of self-confidence Prince William's way of putting himself into somebody else's shoes to better understand life and what we can all learn from his experience. ...and much, much more! You can do all the right things, check all the right boxes, cross every T and dot every I in life. Still, without the right mentality for success, you'll cap out. On the other hand, stoic principles can take you anywhere. Just ask Angel Cruz, who after a series of arrests and criminal convictions, internalized a principle of Marcus Aurelius's - we are responsible for our own virtue. In prison, he began studying the law, appealed his own case, and was granted clemency. Today he runs his own legal practice and is a candidate for civil court judge. Such a transformation is possible only with the right mindset. That's why we've distilled the greatest philosophers in history, down to the essentials for you. This book is full of actionable stoic principles applicable to your professional and personal life. Let the Stoics guide you towards a more meaningful life by simply scrolling up and clicking "Add to Cart"!

The Everyday Stoic

The Everyday Stoic
Author: William Mulligan
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2024-03-07
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1405956879

Follow the founder of the Everyday Stoic and discover the practical wisdom of Stoicism and find contentment and happiness in your everyday life. __________ Follow in the footsteps of the classical tradition of Stoicism and join a growing community of individuals seeking guidance on how to navigate the obstacles of contemporary life. From Marcus Aurelius to Seneca, the Stoics have a long and rich history. Today, William Mulligan, founder of The Everyday Stoic, transforms these principles into a practical guide for overcoming the challenges of modern life and cultivating an unshakeable sense of inner calm, so that you too can live like a stoic. Unpack the ancient wisdoms and teachings of Stoicism, such as: Confronting life's unpredictability Nature ties us together Thoughts create reality Little is truly needed All is equal Written in a clear and accessible style, this book will reveal the universal truths of Stoicism empowering you to achieve strength and tranquillity no matter what modern life throws your way.

Transcendence

Transcendence
Author: Christopher McKitterick
Publisher: Hadley Rille Books
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Humankind rushes toward self-destruction and must evolve or die. Our perspective: a scientist exploring an alien artifact on Triton, a teen-aged hacker in a city gone mad, three actors manipulated into igniting interplanetary war, the de-facto ruler of half the solar system, a soldier fighting in Africa to entertain his audience, an artificial intelligence facing personal crisis, and a cast of billions.--Publisher description.

Taboo Genocide

Taboo Genocide
Author: Kris Dietrich
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 1063
Release: 2015-09-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1499056087

This is a story of war and peace. It may have been the greatest crime of the century after the Bolshevik coup and Russian Revolution and the murder of the Russian Romanov Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Tsarina Alexandra and their five young children: four Grand Duchesses Olga, Anastasia, Tatiana, Marie and the Tsarevich, Alexis. It is our story. And I want to share it with you now because it is your story too.

A Guide to Stoicism

A Guide to Stoicism
Author: St. George Stock
Publisher: The Floating Press
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1775418448

One of the most influential schools of classical philosophy, stoicism emerged in the third century BCE and later grew in popularity through the work of proponents such as Seneca and Epictetus. This informative introductory volume provides an overview and brief history of the stoicism movement.