The Stoic Path. Maintain Calmness, Character Strength, and Prudence in the Face of Trials

By voluntarily facing obstacles, you will learn to find a ray of hope amidst the gray clouds of everyday life, as well as appreciate how carefree your life is. William Irvin is a professor of philosophy and a practicing stoic. Using the insights of ancient thinkers from Epictetus to Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, along with modern psychological research, Irvin shows how to achieve happiness by stopping worrying about things beyond our control. From this book you will learn how to: - cope with obstacles on your path with wisdom and calm; - enjoy every moment of life; - experience less stress, anger, and disappointment.