A Handbook for New Stoics by Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez Summary
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Transform your life with this 52-week Stoic practice guide that bridges ancient wisdom with modern challenges. Praised for making philosophy actionable, it's become essential reading in our anxiety-filled world - even helping relationships by countering negativity with timeless resilience strategies.
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The Stoic Path to Inner Freedom
Imagine waking up tomorrow with complete immunity to life's chaos. Traffic jams don't frustrate you. A promotion denial doesn't crush you. Even serious setbacks like illness or financial trouble don't derail your inner peace. This isn't fantasy-it's the promise of Stoicism, an ancient philosophy experiencing a remarkable modern revival. From Silicon Valley executives to NFL coaches, from military leaders to celebrities like Tim Ferriss and Kristen Bell, people are rediscovering this 2,300-year-old approach to human flourishing. Unlike other self-help approaches that merely help you feel better temporarily, Stoicism aims to help you actually be better-a profound distinction that makes this philosophy uniquely transformative.
The Winning Bet: Focus Only on What You Control
The Three Disciplines: A Framework for Living Well
Resilience Training: Preparing for Life's Challenges
Mastering Anger: The Ultimate Test
The Inner Citadel: Finding Peace in Chaos
Creating Your Personal Practice
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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