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The Stoic Challenge
- A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
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Written by: Donald J. Robertson
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- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
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- Written by: Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez
- Narrated by: Rupert Farley
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A practical, refreshingly optimistic guide that uses centuries-old wisdom to help us better cope with the stresses of modern living.
Some people bounce back in response to setbacks; others break. We often think that these responses are hardwired, but fortunately this is not the case. Stoicism offers us an alternative approach. Plumbing the wisdom of one of the most popular and successful schools of thought from ancient Rome, philosopher William B. Irvine teaches us to turn any challenge on its head. The Stoic Challenge, then, is the ultimate guide to improving your quality of life through tactics developed by ancient Stoics, from Marcus Aurelius and Seneca to Epictetus.
This book uniquely combines ancient Stoic insights with techniques discovered by contemporary psychological research, such as anchoring and framing. The result is a surprisingly simple strategy for dealing with life’s unpleasant and unexpected challenges - from minor setbacks like being caught in a traffic jam or having a flight cancelled to major setbacks like those experienced by physicist Stephen Hawking, who slowly lost the ability to move, and writer Jean-Dominique Bauby, who suffered from locked-in syndrome.
The Stoics discovered that thinking of challenges as tests of character can dramatically alter our emotional response to them. Irvine’s updated “Stoic test strategy” teaches us how to transform life’s stumbling blocks into opportunities for becoming calmer, tougher, and more resilient. Not only can we overcome everyday obstacles - we can benefit from them, too.
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- Matt. D
- 2020-05-06
Practical Philosophy
Very accessible and to the point practical applications of stoic philosophy. Excellent listen , that's if you're up to the challenge.
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- Andrew Saunders
- 2022-12-14
Great food for thought
Engaging and useful when going about hot daily lives. Great techniques and advice. Highly recommended.
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- DD
- 2022-09-07
Interesting read.
I got the book and read it on a driving trip. I immediately re-read it and took notes. It inspired me to do my own 30 day stoic challenge. Every time I feel frustration or anger I review my notes and select an exercise suggested by the book. It’s been an interesting week! Concise, well written, and unlike other books on stoicism I have read in that it gives concrete modern examples of how to apply the ideas. I’ve suggested the title to family and friends.
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- Andrea Walker
- 2021-08-12
good introduction to the subject.
very easy to digest. I find myself looking to learn more about the subject and I started to notice when I am not following the principals and how I feel in those moments.
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- Josh White
- 2020-04-21
Worth your time
A solid book on the application of Stoic philosophy. I suggest reading a Guide to the Good life first. I really enjoyed this book.
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- James Moyse
- 2020-04-05
Another great one from Irvine
If like me, you enjoyed “a Guide to the good life” but wanted more elaboration on the practical techniques and tools, this is for you. No fluff or BS, just practical techniques explained with good real life examples. And at around 4 hrs, so not the biggest commitment, with a good Narrator even! I will listen again!
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- Lavanya Chakrapani
- 2020-10-13
mostly condescending with some exceptions
The parts of the book about framing and death are really helpful, but you can probably just throw the rest out. It's a little galling to be told to "experience poverty" by wearing poorer quality clothes and eating simpler food in the same book where a man talks about going to Paris on the invite of a cultural minister. People don't fear poverty because the food isn't as good, they fear it because they might not be able to feed their children at all, so this advice is both condescending and useless. As is the bashing of therapy and anger felt by civil rights groups. All in all, this reads of a privileged man with no experience in poverty or discrimination declaring his opinions on these topics anyway, and then declaring his way is the only way to a fulfilling life.
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- Mackenzie
- 2020-09-24
Trivial
Just another emotional recipe collection. Poor research, glib, opinionated, irrelevant. Want my money back audible.
17 people found this helpful
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- Anon a Mus
- 2020-10-17
Rehashing of points in Irvine's previous work
If you've read A Guide to the Good Life, there is nothing new here.
14 people found this helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-10-09
The first 5 chapters are Okay, the rest is great.
I love the portions on framing and building mental toughness. Chapters 5-Conclusion are great. Can't wait for his next book.
11 people found this helpful
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- Raul Santos
- 2020-08-18
short book on stoicsism
good book on stoicism. there is neither good or bad, its how you interpret the situation.
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- dp
- 2020-12-15
Be a Stoic, Really?
Favorite. Just superb. Equally Surprising. If you ever took a University Course in Philosophy this book will make you want to sue for malpractice. Studying Whiteheaad and Russell when you could be changing your lived experience...shame on academic philosophers, give me a philosophy of life!
4 people found this helpful
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- Josh L.
- 2022-05-01
3 Paragraphs would have been enough
This was an unfortunate attempt at providing a summary of a few stoic concepts and strategies. It was a grab for money, not truth. 3 Paragraphs would have been enough.
3 people found this helpful
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- Joel Rogers
- 2020-04-22
Life changing
Life changing. Practical, digestible & exceptionally valuable. Read this book if you want to become happier, more productive & more intentional with your life.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-10-12
Be aware of events in one’s life
The phase of The Stoic gods are tongue in cheek for me, but an interesting way to blame an event.
Would be a good gift.
Now it will be interesting to really see how I am accepting events in my life. So far I feel I accept life, good and bad, as what is and go through an experience knowing that I am safe in the long run. Perhaps, for me, it is because I am a follower of Jesus Christ.
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- Ale
- 2020-05-13
Great examples of the Stoic concepts
I like the way William gave great modern day examples of how to implement the Stoic techniques in today's world. He made it easy to understand and to relate to. I finished the audio book in one sitting and now on my second round to try to absorb the information.
Thank you.
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- bole
- 2022-10-27
Génial ! 😁🙏🖤
Super livre. Je le recommande si on est prêt à se remettre en question, ainsi que sa manière de vivre au quotidien.