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Author: Tuitert, Mark

Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500

Published on 11 April 2024 by Penguin Books Ltd (Penguin Life) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 144 pages
205 x 136 x 15 | 228g

Discover how the ancient wisdom of the Stoics provides the essential tools you need to navigate the modern world.

‘Relatable and inspiring … Get ready to be motivated to live a more Stoic life’ – Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman EmperorElite sportsman Mark Tuitert used the principles of Stoic philosophy to become an Olympic gold medallist, champion athlete and successful entrepreneur, overcoming a series of challenges in his professional and private life. Now, in this internationally bestselling book, he lays out the ten practical lessons through which anyone, in any situation, can develop a Stoic mindset.

Applying the teachings of the Stoic masters, including Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus to the twenty-first century, Tuitert empowers you to discover how Stoicism can change your life and help you reach your full potential. He distils thousands of years of Stoic philosophy into ten short principles, with takeaways at the end of each chapter to help readers turn theory into practice – from making major life decisions to sharing goals, from fostering teamwork to handling emotions.

With this book as your guide, you will become trained in the art of finding fulfilment in a chaotic and unpredictable world, developing a mindset for a more robust, balanced and happier way of being.