A Guide to the Good Life by William B. Irvine Summary
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In "A Guide to the Good Life," William Irvine revitalizes ancient Stoicism for modern minds seeking tranquility. What if the secret to happiness isn't pursuing pleasure, but practicing negative visualization? Silicon Valley executives embrace these techniques, finding calm in our chaotic world.
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The Philosophy That Conquered Rome-And Could Transform Your Life
A shipwreck destroyed everything Zeno owned. Stranded in Athens around 300 BC, he stumbled into a bookshop and discovered philosophy. That accident birthed Stoicism-a practical system for living well that would eventually guide Roman emperors, survive slavery, and offer solace in exile. Today, tech leaders credit it with maintaining sanity amid billion-dollar decisions, and ordinary people use it to navigate divorce, job loss, and daily frustrations. What makes this 2,300-year-old philosophy so enduringly relevant? It addresses a question most of us avoid until crisis forces our hand: What do you actually want from life? Consider how you spend your days. You want a better job, a loving partner, financial security-but these are things you want *in* life, not *from* life itself. What's your overarching purpose? Without answering this fundamental question, you risk what the Stoics called "misliving"-waking up at seventy realizing you've pursued goals that never truly mattered. The Stoics weren't the emotionless robots we imagine. They sought to eliminate negative emotions while cultivating joy and positive engagement. Cato the Younger fought corruption in Roman politics. Seneca advised emperors while writing influential philosophy. Marcus Aurelius ruled an empire during plague and war. These weren't passive observers but deeply engaged individuals who made Stoicism work in demanding, real-world situations. Their central insight? We're fundamentally insatiable creatures. Get the promotion you craved, and within weeks you're eyeing the next rung. Buy your dream house, and soon you're browsing bigger ones. This hedonic treadmill guarantees perpetual dissatisfaction unless we develop strategies to step off it.
From Athens Marketplace to Roman Throne
Four Lives That Proved Anyone Could Practice Philosophy
Transforming Ordinary Moments Into Extraordinary Gratitude
The Life-Changing Magic of Knowing What You Can't Control
When Life Gives You Lemons, Accept the Lemons-Then Make Your Future
Living Stoicism Every Single Day-Your Life, Transformed
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