How To Be A Stoic

I recently finished How To Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live A Modern Life. This book was recommended to me to read and the timing was really divine!

I have 0 intentions of becoming a Stoic but I’m always fascinated in diving into different philosophies, religions, and topics. I’m one of those readers who could find value & life lessons in mostly any type of book.

The 3 lessons I learned from this book is 1) Focus on what you can control and the rest is out of your hands, 2) it’s better to endure pain in an honorable manner than to seek joy in a shameful one, and 3) never to confuse faith that you will prevail in the end with the disciple to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.

All & all, I recommend this book to anyone who’s interested in a new way of thinking or passionate about philosophies!

- NM