Recommended Books
These books offer profound wisdom from ancient Stoic philosophers and modern interpreters of Stoicism. Each provides practical guidance for living a better life.
The Daily Stoic
by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
366 meditations on wisdom, perseverance, and the art of living. A practical guide that brings ancient Stoic philosophy into daily practice.
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
by Donald Robertson
The Stoic philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. A psychological biography that explores how Stoicism can help us lead better lives today.
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The Obstacle Is the Way
by Ryan Holiday
The timeless art of turning trials into triumph. Learn how to turn adversity into advantage using Stoic principles.
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Lives of the Stoics
by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
The biographies of the great Stoic philosophers, exploring their lives, teachings, and enduring wisdom.
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Discipline Is Destiny
by Ryan Holiday
The power of self-control. Master yourself to master your fate through the cardinal virtue of discipline.
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Courage Is Calling
by Ryan Holiday
Fortune favors the brave. Learn to overcome fear and embrace courage as a way of life.
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Right Thing, Right Now
by Ryan Holiday
Good values. Good character. Good deeds. A guide to living justly in an unjust world.
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Wisdom Takes Work
by Ryan Holiday
Practical advice on cultivating wisdom through effort and reflection.
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Meditations
by Marcus Aurelius
The personal writings of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. A timeless guide to living a good life, written by one of history's greatest leaders.
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The Enchiridion
by Epictetus
A manual for living from the teachings of Epictetus. Short, practical wisdom on what we can control and what we cannot.
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Letters from a Stoic
by Seneca
Seneca's moral letters to Lucilius offer timeless wisdom on ethics, virtue, and how to live well in challenging times.
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Discourses and Selected Writings
by Epictetus
The complete teachings of Epictetus, one of the most influential Stoic philosophers. Essential reading for understanding Stoic practice.
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