by Ryan James (Author)
The Stoics were the original cognitive behavioral therapists. Two thousand years before the term existed.
What they figured out: most suffering isn't from what happens, it's from what we tell ourselves about what happens.
Stoicism - 3 Manuscripts - Mastering the Stoic Way of Life, 32 Small Changes to Create a Life Long Habit of is a working introduction. Bundle volume that compiles multiple full books into one binding. Coherent, focused, and meant to be read end to end or sampled by chapter.
You learn:
- The four cardinal virtues. Wisdom, courage, justice, temperance. Old words. Still operational.
- The morning prep - what Marcus did before stepping into a difficult day.
- The evening review - three questions that compound across years.
- How to read setbacks without flinching. The reframe that changes everything.
- Anger, fear, and grief through the Stoic lens. Specific, not abstract.
- Reading list - the original texts, in the order to approach them.
Pick up a Stoic book and you don't put it down the same person. This one's the on-ramp.
Number of Pages: 154
Dimensions: 0.33 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: August 25, 2019
