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How to Be a Stoic Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life

Massimo Pigliucci

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Guest Michael O'Malley recommended this book as an accessible and ecumenical introduction to Stoic philosophy. He highlighted how the text focused on the importance of controlling one's emotional reactions and distinguishing between what is within and outside of one's control. The discussion suggested that the book offered practical wisdom for modern life without being overly dense or academic.

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The speaker recommended this book about Stoicism as being ecumenical and not too deep, noting that focusing on what one can control, like emotional reactions, was a key takeaway.

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I have been reading a lot of markets are really the Stoics and there's this book by Donald Robertson about the Stoics and basically the Stoics and thinking about what is it that you can control?

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