Practical Stoicism: Exercises for Doing the Right Thing Right Now

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For anyone who has found a philosophical home in Stoicism, but still struggles to integrate the ancient lessons into their day-to-day life, this might be the book for you. Practical Stoicism is a collection of short readings written to help bridge the gap between the essential teachings of the great Stoic philosophers and the things we must do, in the here and now, to achieve the fulfillment they promised. Pick a starting point anywhere within its pages whenever you need a quick reminder of how to move your philosophy out of your head and into your life. Version 2.3.2 Table of Contents Dedication Foreword Get Up Catch a Sunrise Prepare for Battle Review Your Impressions Brace for Trolls Ready Your Tools Pause, Assess, Then Decide Apply the Fork Use Your Head Take a 3rd-Party Perspective Support Your Community Consider Worst Case Scenarios Retreat into the Self Choose Your Company Well Use Self-Deprecating Humor Let the Other Guy Talk Live Simply Speak Without Judging Educate by Example Practice Discomfort Seek Your Own Approval Enjoy the Silence Hold On Loosely Renounce Focus on the Thing at Hand Master Your Appetite Break It Down Emulate Your Role Models Turn It Around Take a View from Above Own It Walk in Your Enemy's Shoes Nail Your Part Reconsider the Wrong Police Your Thoughts Amor Fati Write It Down Memento Mori Review the Day A Final Word Acknowledgements Appendix: Companion Material About the Author