A Handbook for New Stoics

How to Thrive in a World out of Your Control; 52 Week-by-Week Lessons

By: Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez

Narrated by: Rupert Farley

A pragmatic philosophy more popular than ever - here are 52 ancient lessons to help you overcome adversity and find tranquility in the modern world.

An ancient belief system made new, Stoicism teaches us how to accept the things we cannot change and how to live a good life. It helps us improve our outlook, increase our well-being, and thrive in the face of adversity. But how does one live like a Stoic?

In A Handbook for New Stoics, renowned philosopher Massimo Pigliucci and practitioner Gregory Lopez guide listeners through 52 weekly lessons, each based on a common obstacle. Stressing out about a meeting at work? Try listing the things you can control and those you can’t. Epictetus writes: “In our power are thought, impulse, will to get, and will to avoid” - in other words, our own attitudes. Discover what you can control and quickly achieve peace of mind.

Featuring quotes from philosophers, analysis by the authors, and journaling activities, these lessons enable listeners to reframe their perceptions and be happier.

©2019 Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Introduction and Supporting Handbook to Stoicism

Liked the exercises and thoughts. Gathers points from various stoics and gives recommendations for further exploration. Not a fan of the 52 week breakdown, but it was still an effective presentation.

The principles transformed my life

Although, I didn’t read this book how it’s intended to be read (I read it like a regular book), I benefited greatly. And am looking into some of the resources suggested in the epilogue.

I am learning much, but...

I have not finished and am really enjoying it. I am at week 11. However, I am worried that it will become more and more environmentally activistic, a path which began in week 9.

Very Helpful Advice for Keeping One's Cool

I happened to receive this book at just the right time. When, "helpful" friends, where giving me lots of harmful advice on how to handle a situation, including that I should be tougher, meaner, etc. This book helps one to keep their cool when addressing stressful situations. Keeping yourself in the driver's seat, and not getting upset. But, handling things smoothly. And, realizing what you can and can't control. Helped me in dealing more calmly with a painful, confrontational situation. And by ignoring other peoples' advice, that was only stirring up more drama, emotion, and less control of the situation.

Excellent book for begginers

Well structured, easy to understand and practical, the voice of the reader it’s also comfortable. Recommended.

Great book for the not religious

Since I was little, “god’s plan” never made sense to me and was able to live a life with a clear mind respecting other people without judgement. I was never able to put a name to it until now. Stoicism is a way of life born from philosophy and well being. I highly recommend this to anyone trying to understand inner peace with ancient philosophy.

Great read

I loved this book. Each week you get a new task. It’s a great way to implement the techniques.

Great Listen so far and love the content BUT...

I love the layout, concept and content of this book so far. I am excited to listen to the rest of it and to dive in to the weekly exercises for sure! There is no downloadable PDF(s) to track your responses to the weekly exercises that I can locate. I can pause and write the questions and answers but would be nice as an additional tool to track all the responses to the weekly lesson content in one printed out lesson plan.

great information

it's great. it has positive affirmations and tasks to review. I like the lessons and the follow up summary.

Wow

This was amazing. Perhaps one of the greatest self improvement books since 7 Habits. I went though the whole book at first, it will be going back through it again and doing it for the full year as suggested...and am extremely excited to do so! Highly recommend!