The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness (2019) by Jonas Salzgeber is a new publication on the application of Stoic philosophy to modern life. Author blogs at personal development site NJ Lifehacks, with brother Nils Salzgeber.
The pamphlet on Stoicism is divided into two parts. First, What is Stoicism, introduces the reader to the “theory” of Stoic philosophy and psychology.
The second part includes 55 stoic practices for self-improvement. Part 1 includes chapters on the promise (or purpose) of Stoicism, the history of philosophy, and what Salzgeber calls “the Stoic Triangle of Happiness” – his own concept of the Stoics. key ingredients for a Stoic attitude and way of life – and it ends with a chapter on the problem of negative emotions (passion).
Part 2 consists of a series of 55 short chapters, each describing a different Stoic practice. They are divided into three groups. The first section deals with more general strategies for building resilience, such as stoic acceptance and “reservation clauses,” contemplating one’s own death, and more.
This is followed by techniques that apply to difficult situations, such as dealing with grief, counting one’s blessings, and looking from above. Finally, we are introduced to techniques for dealing with interpersonal challenges, such as remembering our own flaws, dealing with insults, and putting ourselves in the shoes of others. other.
There’s a lot to digest here but that’s okay. Readers can choose the techniques they find most engaging and start practicing them step-by-step. Small changes often have big consequences.
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