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The book explains what Stoicism is, highlights its key promises—eudaimonia, emotional resilience, tranquility—and traces its historical roots through major thinkers such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. A Stoic happiness framework breaks down living with virtue, focusing on what can be controlled, and taking responsibility. It then offers 55 practical exercises for daily life, judgment, grief, fear, relationships, and negative emotions, supported by illustrative reflections.","The Little Book of Stoicism  \nTimeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness  \nJonas Salzgeber  \nIllustrations © 2019 Jonas Salzgeber. All rights reserved.  \nCopyright © 2019 Jonas Salzgeber  \nTHE LITTLE BOOK OF STOICISM. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in critical articles or reviews.  \nFirst paperback published 2019.  \nFIRST EDITION.  \nISBN: 978-1791967284  \n[www.njlifehacks.com](www.njlifehacks.com)  \nContents  \nIntroduction 1  \nPART 1: WHAT IS STOICISM 9  \nChapter 1: The Promise of Stoic Philosophy 11  \nPractice the Art of Living: Become a WarriorPhilosopher 12  \nPromise \\#1: Eudaimonia 14  \nPromise \\#2: Emotional Resilience 17  \nTame Restricting Emotions (≠ Unemotional) 19  \nPractice Stoicism and Become more Tranquil as a By-Product 23  \nChapter 2: A Quick History Lesson 26  \nThe Most Important Stoic Philosophers 29  \nSeneca the Younger (c. 4 BCE – 65 CE) 30  \nMusonius Rufus (c. 30 CE – c. 100 CE) 32  \nEpictetus (c. 55 CE – c. 135 CE) 33  \nMarcus Aurelius (121 CE – 180 CE) 34  \nChapter 3: The Stoic Happiness Triangle 36  \nThe Stoic Happiness Triangle in A Nutshell 38  \n1. Live with Areté: Express Your Highest Self in Every Moment 40  \nThe Perfection of Our Natural Potential 43  \nThe Four Cardinal Virtues 47  \nCharacter Beats Beauty 51  \nThe Stoic Love of Mankind: Act for the Common Welfare 53  \n2. Focus on What You Control: Accept Whatever Happens and Make the Best Out of It 56  \nThe Stoic Archer: Focus on the Process 60  \nStoic Acceptance: Enjoy the Ride or Get Dragged Along 63  \nThe Good, the Bad, and the Indifferent Things 67  \nIn Poker as in Life, You Can Win with Any Hand 71  \n3. Take Responsibility: Get Good from Yourself 73  \nThe Freedom of Choice 76  \nThe Mind Makes You Rich, Even in Exile 80  \nDisturbed or Invincible: That’s Up to You 83  \nChapter 4: The Villain: Negative Emotions Get in the Way 87  \nWe Want What’s Beyond Our Control 92  \nWe Lack Awareness and Get Carried Away by Impressions 94  \nPART 2: 55 STOIC PRACTICES 99  \nChapter 5: How to Practice Stoicism? 101  \nBrace Yourself 103  \nBe Mindful 104  \nRecharge Your Self-Discipline 106  \nDon’t Call Yourself a Philosopher 107  \nChapter 6: Preparing Practices 109  \nPractice 1 The Stoic Art of Acquiescence: Accept and  \nLove Whatever Happens 110  \nPractice 2 Undertake Actions with a Reserve Clause 114 Practice 3 What Stands in the Way Becomes the Way  \nPractice 4 Remind Yourself of the Impermanence of  \nThings 120  \nPractice 5 Contemplate Your Own Death 123  \nPractice 6 Consider Everything as Borrowed from Nature  \n125  \nPractice 7 Negative Visualization: Foreseeing Bad Stuff  \n128  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