A Handbook for New Stoics is a practical guide that applies ancient Stoic wisdom to modern life challenges. The authors, Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez, offer 52 lessons—one for each week of the year—that encourage readers to practice Stoicism’s core philosophies. Emphasizing self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth, the book walks readers through exercises to develop Stoic virtues and improve their emotional well-being.
A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine is a modern interpretation and guide to Stoicism, an ancient philosophical system that flourished in Greece and Rome. Irvine explores Stoic techniques for attaining tranquility and shows how this ancient philosophy can still be applied today to reduce stress, overcome destructive emotions, and live a more joyful and fulfilling life. He provides historical background, profiles of famous Stoics, and practical exercises to help readers embrace a Stoic lifestyle.
7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness is a motivational book by Jim Rohn that outlines seven methods that anyone can apply to improve their life. Rohn elaborates on the importance of setting goals, seeking knowledge, learning how to change, controlling finances, mastering time, surrounding oneself with winners and learning the art of living well.
In ‘The Highly Sensitive Person’, Dr. Elaine Aron explores the concept of high sensitivity, a trait found in 15 to 20 percent of the population. Through a mix of research findings and anecdotal evidence, Aron argues that high sensitivity, while often viewed negatively, can actually provide several advantages. Aron helps highly sensitive people understand their trait, cope with overstimulation, and turn their high sensitivity into a strength.
The Gap and the Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan is a revolutionary guide to achieving happiness and success. The book discusses the psychological concept of ‘The Gap,’ the difference between where one is and where one wants to be, and the ‘Gain,’ the measure of actual progress. It provides strategies for overcoming the mentality of constantly striving for more and instead appreciating what has been achieved.
This book provides 366 days of philosophical meditations, each day focused on a wisdom quote from stoic philosophers like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. It’s aimed at helping readers build a daily habit of contemplation and reflection, and to apply stoic principles to modern life.
This book, written by leadership expert John C. Maxwell, lists 21 rules considered fundamental for effective leadership. These laws, which are applicable in various fields, range from ‘The Law of the Lid’, about leadership ability dictating a person’s level of effectiveness, to ‘The Law of Addition’, which emphasizes leading through service.
Mastery, by Robert Greene, is a book that discusses the path to Mastery, a comprehensive form of knowledge and expertise. The book provides an insight into the lives of several masters like Albert Einstein, Leonardo Da Vinci, and others, and highlights their journey to achieving mastery. It presents the reader with a roadmap to mastery that combines creativity and intelligence.
Master Your Emotions, penned by Thibaut Meurisse, is a guide that encourages readers to improve their emotional intelligence. The book provides detailed explanations about the nature of emotions, their triggers, and how they can be managed. It presents strategies and practical exercises to prevent negative emotions from taking control and to use them in a more beneficial way.