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The Daily Stoic is a daily devotional of Stoic meditations, embraced by history's greatest minds and today's top performers. It offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring translations from Emperor Marcus Aurelius, playwright Seneca, Epictetus, Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. By following these teachings, readers can find serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience for a better life.
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INTRODUCTION
Stoicism, an ancient philosophy founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early third century BC, is a valuable tool for self-mastery, perseverance, and wisdom. It was once practiced by the rich, impoverished, powerful, and struggling alike in the pursuit of the Good Life. However, over the centuries, knowledge of this way of thinking has faded from view, making it either unknown or misunderstood.
The book aims to restore Stoicism to its rightful place as a tool in the pursuit of self-mastery, perseverance, and wisdom. Many of history's great minds, such as George Washington, Walt Whitman, Frederick the Great, Eugène Delacroix, Adam Smith, Immanuel Kant, Thomas Jefferson, Matthew Arnold, Ambrose Bierce, Theodore Roosevelt, William Alexander Percy, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, have sought out Stoicism for its wisdom and practical applications.
Studies of Stoicism have found it to provide much-needed strength and stamina for their challenging lives. For example, journalist and Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce advised a young writer that studying the Stoics would teach him how to be a worthy guest at the table of the gods,
while painter Eugène Delacroix called Stoicism his consoling religion.
In the field of battle, Stoicism seems to have been particularly well designed, with Captain James Stockdale and General James Mad Dog
Mattis carrying the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius with them on deployments in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Stoicism teaches that we can't control or rely on anything outside our reasoned choice,
our ability to use reason to choose how we categorize, respond, and reorient ourselves to external events.
Early Stoicism was a comprehensive philosophy similar to other ancient schools like Epicureanism, Cynicism, Platonism, and Skepticism. It focused on logic and ethics, making it more practical for the active, pragmatic lives of the industrious Romans. The Stoics, like Epictetus and Seneca, focused on questions like What is the best way to live?
, What do I do about my anger?
, What are my obligations to my fellow human beings?
, I'm afraid to die; why is that?
, How can I deal with the difficult situations I face?
, and How should I handle the success or power I hold?
They believed that by strengthening themselves and their fellow citizens in these disciplines, they could cultivate resilience, purpose, and joy.
Born in the tumultuous ancient world, Stoicism took aim at the unpredictable nature of everyday life and offered practical tools meant for daily use. This book focuses on the wisdom from the Stoics, drawing directly from the Stoic canon, and presents original translations of the greatest passages from the three major figures of late Stoicism—Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius—along with assorted sayings from their Stoic predecessors. The book offers a daily devotional organized along the lines of the three disciplines (Perception, Action, and Will) and further divided into important themes within those disciplines.
The Stoics were pioneers of morning and nightly rituals, and this book aims to help readers live a better life by offering one meditation per day for every day of the year.
PART I
The DISCIPLINE of PERCEPTION
JANUARY
CLARITY
The main task in life is to identify and separate matters, focusing on what is within our control and what is not. Stoic philosophy emphasizes differentiating between what we can change and what we cannot, which is essential for happiness and gaining an advantage over others. Education is free, as it brings about tranquility, fearlessness, and freedom.
One of the hardest things to do in life is saying No
to invitations, requests, obligations, and time-consuming emotions. Saying no can help you live and enjoy your life more effectively. Saying No
to things that don't matter will allow you to say yes to the things that do, allowing you to live and enjoy your life.
The three most essential parts of Stoic philosophy worth carrying with you every day are perception, action, and will. These disciplines are crucial for controlling perceptions, directing actions properly, and willingly accepting what's outside your control.
In summary, Stoic philosophy emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between what we can change and what we cannot, as well as the importance of education and self-knowledge in achieving freedom and happiness. By focusing on these aspects, individuals can better navigate their lives and achieve a state of peace.
The 48 Laws of Power emphasizes the importance of clarity in one's intentions and direction. False conceptions of things drive people mad, and having an end in mind is crucial for guiding one's life and determining the future. To avoid chaos and dysfunction, it is essential to have a clear understanding of who