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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Stoicism springs from an ancient Greek philosophy that taught how to live a truly good fulfilling life.
Chapter 3: The Stoics sought two primary goals to pursue: virtue and tranquility.
Chapter 4: To combat our consumerist insatiability, we need to learn to truly value what we already have.
Chapter 5: Voluntary discomfort is one step toward valuing the people and things in your life.
Chapter 6: Shift your attitude toward things you cannot control.
Chapter 7: It’s futile to grow angry at others or chase their approval.
Chapter 8: We must never let wealth corrupt us.
Chapter 9: The Stoics can teach us ways to handle grief and old age.
Chapter 10: Becoming a Stoic will transform your life, but you shouldn’t hurry.
Description
What's most important to you? What goals are worth pursuing? A Guide to the Good Life (2009) tackles these pivotal questions, guiding the reader through the ancient Stoic philosophy of life and offering advice on how to practice it in a modern world. Focused on the goals of virtue and tranquility, this book shows us how to find joy in our lives.
Who Should Listen
- Philosophy students
- Those who are seeking to curb their negative emotions
- Anyone wanting a simpler and more tranquil life