Become an effective leader [Apr 02, 2018] Carnegie, Dale

Product Description

Beautifully packaged daily doses of Stoic wisdom, from the author of The Obstacle is the Way.

‘No role is so well suited to philosophy as the one you happen to be in right now.’ – Marcus Aurelius

The Stoics’ unique blend of practicality and wisdom has been inspiring the most successful among us for centuries, from Roman Emperors to Barack Obama, and most recently via Ryan Holiday’s bestselling The Obstacle is the Way. If that book introduced readers to the idea that what is in the way is the way, The Daily Stoic widens our view on the Stoic philosophy and shows that it can be applied to any problem.

From how to manage failure to getting what you want, the ideas of Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius and others continue to be vitally relevant to today’s doers and thinkers. Here, in bold new translations of the ancient classics, language is stripped down to reveal powerful aphorisms that cut straight to the heart of our day-to-day challenges.

Presented in a page-per-day format, this daily resource of Stoic inspiration combines quotations with calls to further reflection – and action. Arranged topically, this guide features twelve principles for overcoming obstacles and achieving greater satisfaction. It introduces readers to a new daily ritual and new orientation that will bring them balanced action, insight, effectiveness, and serenity.

About the Author

Ryan Holiday is the bestselling author of Growth Hacker Marketing, The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the Enemy. His books have been translated into 17 languages and his writing has appeared everywhere from the Columbia Journalism Review to Fast Company.

Stephen Hanselman has worked for over three decades in publishing as a bookseller, publisher and literary agent. He received a Master’s degree at Harvard Divinity School, while also studying at Harvard’s philosophy department.

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‘Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines.‘ Books of the Month, Financial Times

‘A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.’ Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the Way

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