The daily stoic: 366 meditations on wisdom perseverence and the art of living

A. generous gift of guidance on modern living culled from a canon of wisdom hatched long ago.” —MARIA ROPOVA, editor of Brain Pickings “Whether you're a lowly cubicle slave or a U.S. senator, this book will help you find your stlll center.” —GREGORY HAYS, translator of The Modern Library’s edition of Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations. Where can you find true joy? How can you harness the power of reason? What’s the true measure of success? How should we manage anger? Find meaning? Conquer grief? The answers to these questions and more lie at the heart of Stoic philosophy. Long the secret weapon of history’s great figures, from emperors and fighter pilots to artists and activists, the principies of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca have shone brightly through the centuries as a philosophy for doers. Tested in the laboratory of human experience over the last two thousand years, this timeless knowledge is essential to navigating the complexities of modern life. The Daily Stoic is a compelling, accessible guide to the good life—bringing classic wisdom to a new generation. “A richly rewarding spring of practical wisdom. Make The Daily Stoic your guide and you will grow in clarity, effectiveness, and serenity each day!” — JACK CANFIELD coauthor of The Success Principies ™ and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series “The Daily Stoic offers all who seek a calm, wise life a daily spiritual anchor. This book will keep you strong across dark times, and steady and clear no matter what your circumstances happen to be. Keep this treasure cióse and it will care for you.” —SHARON LEBELL, interpreter of The Art of Living by Epictetus