Kevin Garnett - Stoicism For Beginners: Master the Art of Happiness. Learn Modern, Practical Stoicism to Create Your Own Daily Stoic Routine

STOICISM FOR BEGINNERS

Master the Art of Happiness. Learn Modern, Practical Stoicism to Create Your Own Daily Stoic Routine.

Kevin Garnett

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Introduction

I ts quite extraordinary that the teachings of a former slave, the diary of a great Roman emperor and the personal letters of a great Roman playwright survived.

Whats even more remarkable is the wisdom they all convey: Practical advice on how to live your life.

Advice that is as true in todays demanding society, as it was thousands of years ago!

Are you:

struggling with anger, fear and anxiety?

looking for a way to improve the quality of your life and make happiness a permanent part of your life?

By applying the principles of Stoicism, you can achieve all this!

For over two thousand years, scholars, aristocrats and the general public have been enchanted by Stoicism, which is one of the longest persevering Western philosophical schools. Millions of people around the world have used the principles of Stoicism to improve the quality of their lives and to eliminate negative emotions such as anxiety, fear, anger and dissatisfaction from their lives.

The power of Stoicism lies in the fact that it engages the whole range of human experience. It addresses different topics like emotion, rationality, will and piety.

Stoicism is an active philosophy . This means that simply knowing its principles and doctrines is not enough. Stoicism requires that you:

live your life according to these doctrines and,

develop habits that help you practice its principles.

Therefore, this book will be very practical. Apart from simply teaching you about the principles of Stoicism, it will also provide you with action steps that you can follow to implement Stoicism in your life.

Are you ready to turn your life around? Lets dive in!

Chapter One: What Is Stoicism

I n this chapter, you are going to learn what Stoicism is and where it originates.

In recent years, interest in the ancient philosophy of Stoicism has experienced a renaissance. Despite the growing popularity of this older philosophy, there are still so many misconceptions about it. For instance, many people believe that Stoicism is about being devoid of any emotion, including happiness. Others think that to be a stoic, you need to lead a Spartan and bland lifestyle. To set the records straight, lets take a look at what Stoicism really is.

What is Stoicism?

S toicism is a philosophy that helps us maintain control over our thoughts and actions in a world full of chaos and unpredictability. Stoicism understands that we have no control over external occurrences, and therefore we should not rely on them. Instead, we should rely on our mind, behavior, and reaction to external events, all of which we can control. Stoicism teaches us that what matters is not what happens to us, but rather, how we react to it. In a world of chaos, Stoicism teaches us how to remain steadfast, strong and in control of ourselves.