Lessons in Stoicism by John Sellars Summary
Overview of Lessons in Stoicism
Ancient wisdom for modern chaos: John Sellars distills Stoicism into 100 powerful pages that shatter misconceptions about this philosophy. Can focusing only on what you control transform your life? This pocket-sized guide has fueled the global Modern Stoicism movement for good reason.
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When Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Chaos
Picture yourself stuck in traffic, late for an important meeting. Your heart races, your jaw clenches, and frustration floods your body. Now imagine that same situation through the eyes of a Roman emperor who commanded legions, a slave who owned nothing, and a statesman who counseled tyrants-all of whom found perfect peace in circumstances far more challenging than yours. Over 2,000 years ago, a philosophy emerged that transformed how people related to suffering, success, and everything in between. Stoicism wasn't born in ivory towers but in the messy reality of ancient Athens around 300 BCE, reaching its zenith through three extraordinary Romans: Seneca, the wealthy advisor who navigated Nero's madness; Epictetus, who rose from slavery to become philosophy's most practical teacher; and Marcus Aurelius, who ruled an empire while seeking inner tranquility. What they discovered continues to resonate because it addresses something timeless: the gap between what we can control and what we desperately wish we could. This wasn't abstract philosophy but practical wisdom forged in the crucible of real adversity, offering tools for navigating life's inevitable challenges with grace and resilience.
Healing the Soul Through Philosophy
The Liberation of Control and the Power of Response
Adversity as Training and Cosmic Perspective
Mortality as Life's Greatest Teacher
Emotional Mastery Through Understanding
Living the Philosophy That Changes Everything
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em 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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