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?Once upon a time in Ancient China there was a farmer with a brand-new horse. One day his horse ran away. His neighbors gathered around him and said It is so unfortunate for your horse to run away. The farmer said Maybe.The next day the horse returned with seven wild horses. Now the farmer had eight horses! That evening his neighbors gathered around him and said You have eight horses now! What good luck. And the farmer said Maybe. The next day the farmers son tried to ride one of the wild horses. He fell and broke his arm. The neighbors said Your son has broken his arm. What poor luck! The farmer said Maybe.The next day the army came to conscript villagers. Because the farmers son had a broken arm he was not taken. The villagers gathered around. Because your son has a broken arm he did not have to join the army! What a fortunate turn of events. And the farmer said Maybe.Are you seeing a pattern?This farmer did not overreact one way or the other. He took events as they came and processed his emotions. How often have you gotten some good or bad news and completely overreacted? In hindsight it wasnt that big of a deal. You easily see how you couldve calmly navigated a situation. Why cant you think that way at the moment?We are naturally emotional. For thousands of years humans have struggled to think more rationally and less emotionally. And many leaders politicians and successful businessmen have found help in an ancient way of thinking: Stoicism. Stoicism has been guiding people through life since the days of ancient Greece. Stoic Philosophy In A Nutshell introduces you to the history and principles of Stoicism and guides you into applying the Stoic teachings in your everyday life.Heres just a sampling of what youll find inside: Why Stoicism is an emotional Swiss Army knife The four virtues of Stoic philosophy and how they can make each of us a better person Epictetus detailed instructions on applying the Stoic teachings and attaining its ultimate goal - a flourishing lifeThe three Stoic disciplines essential to turning all situations into learning experiences (mastering no. 3 will keep emotions from overwhelming you) How Stoicism compares to other schools of thought and how to draw upon their connections The Stoic principles at the core of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (keep these in mind and youll bypass modern mental health issues)Marcus Aurelius ten rules on dealing with people and our reactions to their actions Why a famous philosopher made his students carry a leaking pot of soup around Athens before teaching them anything! ... and much much more. If youve been struggling to get to the next level as a leader businessman or person then scroll up and click Add to Cart....See More