Living for Pleasure by Emily A. Austin Summary
Overview of Living for Pleasure
Discover ancient pleasure philosophy reimagined for modern anxiety. Austin's "Living for Pleasure" offers Epicurean wisdom that philosophers call "excellent medicine for 21st century anxieties." What if lasting happiness requires fewer desires, not more? Your path to tranquility starts here.
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The Ancient Art of Joyful Simplicity
Imagine discovering that 2,300 years ago, someone had already solved our modern crisis of anxiety, overconsumption, and dissatisfaction. This is what Epicurus offers us-not the indulgent lifestyle his name mistakenly suggests, but a revolutionary approach to happiness based on tranquility rather than excess. "With bread, water, and a little cheese, I can rival Zeus in happiness," he famously declared. While modern society pushes us toward endless acquisition and achievement, Epicurus recognized that true pleasure comes from freedom from anxiety (ataraxia), not from fleeting sensations or status symbols. His philosophy addresses a fundamental truth: most of our suffering stems from unsatisfied desires. That promotion you're chasing, the relationship you want to improve, the recognition you crave-each unfulfilled desire creates corresponding anxiety. What makes Epicurus's approach so powerful is that instead of offering quick fixes, he provides a complete system for evaluating which desires actually lead to lasting happiness and which inevitably cause pain.
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Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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