The Stoic Challenge
A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient
by William B. Irvine
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Stoicism, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Ancient Stoic insights combined with modern psychological research help us overcome?and even benefit from?everyday obstacles.Some people bounce back in response to setbacks; others break. We often think that these responses are hardwired, but fortunately this is not the case. Philosopher William B. Irvine combines key lessons from the ancient Stoic...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Stoicism, Philosophy, and Psychology.
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Daniel Pink
“Life is full of frustration. (That might be its default setting.) This book helped me contend with that reality. Now, I always try to reframe frustration not as a problem, but as a test of my resilience and creativity. Just like the Stoics. #DanielPink #TheStoicChallenge”
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