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The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Ryan Holiday (Author), Stephen Hanselman (Author), Brian Holsopple (Narrator),
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From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a beautiful daily devotional of Stoic meditations.

Why have history's greatest minds - from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson along with today's top performers, from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities - embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise.

The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from Emperor Marcus Aurelius, playwright Seneca, and slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year, you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms. By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come), you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 6 minutes
  2. Author
    Ryan Holiday, see all
  3. Narrator
    Brian Holsopple
  4. Audible release date
    October 18, 2016
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    LevelFiveMedia, LLC
  7. ASIN
    B01MA32SO0
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 10 hours and 6 minutes
Author Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
Narrator Brian Holsopple
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date October 18, 2016
Publisher LevelFiveMedia, LLC
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B01MA32SO0
Best Sellers Rank #479 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2 in Greek & Roman Philosophy (Audible Books & Originals)
#13 in Motivational Management & Leadership
#14 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers find the book thought-provoking and helpful for refocusing their thinking. They describe it as an easy read with examples to understand better the philosophical teachings. Many readers find it a great way to start their day in the right mindset and set their intentions for the day. The quotes are thought-provoking and enrich the writings of other wisdom traditions. Readers appreciate the value for money, saying it's worth it and an essential book.

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Customers find the book easy to read with examples to understand philosophical teachings. They find it well-written and comprehendible, laid out like a devotional calendar with one page for each day of the year. The concepts are presented in a clear and accessible way, making them easy to apply to their lives.

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Customers find the quotes in the book thought-provoking and inspiring. They appreciate the daily truisms to contemplate and the blend of stoic writings with other wisdom traditions. The selection of verses is apt and the book sticks to broad, cohesive themes.

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Customers find the book offers good value for money. They describe it as an enjoyable and essential read for everyone. The quotes are easily found online or in the original authors' works.

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Excellent Book, Timeless Wisdom!
Was recommended to me by my dad. I love the book, everyday is a short piece of wisdom to keep you on the right track. Definitely a book to read over and over again every year!
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  • Avid Book Buyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I learned of this book from Jesse Watters on Fox. He recommended it and I am glad he did.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
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    It's a great book and I am grateful it was recommended so highly by Jesse Watters as well as several other friends who are big readers. You can either start at the beginning and read it like a journal or you can simply open it to any page and read a wonderful shortened maybe single page of a well-thought-out suggestion or way of looking at anything. It is extremely helpful as a self-help book but it's more philosophical than that. It reminds me of Philosophy texts that I enjoyed throughout college.
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  • Larry Q
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on Stoicism!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
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    I first read the Meditations by Gregory Hayes followed by this book the daily stoic what a great follow up book for me it really explains the Meditations in a more in-depth way I know you’re supposed to read one page at a day but I couldn’t help myself!
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  • Mitch Fowler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stoicism for everyday life
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
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    The Daily Stoic does exactly what intends to do, and that is to guide you through life’s daily troubles.

    Summary
    For those who want to get to the point, this is a good book. If you want to become more resilient against life’s obstacles, you should buy this book.

    • Who should read this book: This is a book for someone who wants to become more “thick-skinned” in life, but also do the right thing. If you want to become someone who never flinches towards adversity, this is the book for you.

    • Format: Well designed. Each page corresponds to a date on the calendar, so each day comes with a new meditation. You never need to read more than one page a day

    • Content: Each page starts with a relevant topic for any stoic. A related quote soon follows. Much of the page is dedicated to the authors explanation of the quote in everyday terms.

    • Impact: While the book won’t internalize it for you, it will tell you what you need to do to persevere through life’s challenges.

    Detailed Review

    Who should read this book
    This book is useful to everyone, because everyone faces challenges in life. This book is meant to help you through these challenges. While it won’t solve your problems for you, it will give you guidance, but also the fortitude to face them. You can be someone can’t seem to get a break, or you can have your entire life under control. Either way, this book will toughen you up to become a master of your own life.

    Format
    This book isn’t made to be read in one sitting. Consider it more of a calendar in book form. The authors named it well since it truly is meant to be read daily. It might be daunting to read something every day, but it’s not. You will be able to read it in less than five minutes, but will give you something to think about for the rest of the day.

    Content
    I’ll use the page of February 8th as an example. A title like “Did that make you feel better?” follows a calendar date on each page, in this case, February 8th. A related quote soon follows from a famous stoic, dating anywhere from Ancient times to modernity. This specific date has a quote from the Roman philosopher Seneca. The rest of the page is dedicated towards the authors views on the previous material. While it’s not as quotable as, well, the quote, it does give insight to the layman about these seemingly archaic views. This date, the author talks about how reacting extremely to a terrible situation will not solve said situation. It is better to remain calm in the face of adversity, so a clear head can be kept to make better decisions. Every day in the calendar year has something to offer to the would-be stoic.

    Impact
    This is the trickiest subject, but not at the fault of the book. The book has all the material necessary to change your life, but it can’t be accomplished without you, the reader, internalizing the lessons taught. If you do internalize it, then you will face life as a stoic.

    Final Verdict
    Buy this book, it’s well put together and has useful information for everybody.
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  • Brandon Theard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
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    If practiced daily the results will follow. More calm, more detached from lesser things. Just overall happier. Great read recommend and will re read.
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  • TDale
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's not what I expected. Too combative.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
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    The book was mentioned by a priest on YouTube. (Yeah, I know.) I expected it to be thoughtful, spiritual, generous, and enlightened. At times, it is that. But, it's also about war and combat and force. The jacket notes proclaim CEOs, celebrities, and athletic coaches embrace stoicism. Those, to me, are all suspect professions when it comes to right livelihood. (Yes, I'm mashing up Buddhism with stoicism) Quite often, the men and women in those fields represent the worst of mankind: greed, abuse, violence for entertainment, and narcissism.

    I am reading the daily meditations with an openness to applying those guideposts to peaceful and mindful actions. Still, it is hard to look past the many examples in The Daily Stoic applying these principles to war.

    Context is key. I write this as America is under siege by warmongers who threaten liberty and human rights. I don't know. Maybe I can learn to be a peaceful warrior wielding words instead of weapons.

    Reading on...
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  • SuzyQ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2024
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    I thought this book was so useful. I ordered copies for all of my family.
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  • Thayse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente livro
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 6, 2024
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    Amei o livro, criei uma rotina de leitura com ele e é maravilhoso os insights que o livro tras.
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  • Cat
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Practical Guide to Wisdom and Perseverance for Daily Life
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2024
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    As someone interested in Stoicism and applying its principles, especially in the face of external challenges, I was looking for a more practical and accessible way to incorporate Stoic wisdom into my daily life. This book is the perfect fit, with daily meditations that make ancient philosophy relevant today.

    Pros:

    • Provides a daily quote from a famous Stoic (Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius)
    • Practical and easy-to-understand interpretations of ancient wisdom
    • Great for those looking to apply Stoic principles to everyday life
    • Can be read daily and reread throughout the year for new insights
    • Ideal for anyone seeking personal growth and mindfulness

    Cons:

    • Occasionally feels American-centric in its interpretation
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  • Emre Karataş
    5.0 out of 5 stars kitabın okunma şekli
    Reviewed in Turkey on November 15, 2024
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    bu kitap tek seferde oturup 60-70 sayfa okumanız gereken türden kitaplardan değil. Her gün bir sayfa okumanız tavsiye edilir
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  • Badrocken
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid
    Reviewed in Sweden on October 19, 2024
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    Very nicely written book with a good layout.
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