The philosopher king's own writings about his Stoicism.
- You are looking for a practical philosophy of life
- You want to familiarize with stoicism
- You want to read an accessible ancient classic
One of my favorite books of all time. A book that I've reread countless times. A great introduction to Stoic philosophy and a practical guide for how to implement stoic practices to a modern life — and gain peace of mind.
- You are looking for a philosophy of life
- You want to learn about stoic philosophy
- You want practical tips for how to improve your psychological well-being
A short essay on the duration of life. Is life too short? Or has it been given in a sufficient amount? Seneca, the stoic, gives his take on these questions and how you can avoid wasting your life. A book that is as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago.
- You want to get your priorities straight
- You tend to let other people dictate how you spend your time
A spiritual journey of self-discovery in the time of the Buddha. A book that had a profound impact on me when I first encountered it.
- You are in a life crisis
- You are interested in Buddhist thought
- You want a great starting point for exploring Hermann Hesse's books
The wisdom this book holds is as ancient as it is timeless. Its instructions have guided generations for how to live, work, love and die.
- You want to explore eastern thought
- You need to re-kindle your spiritual life
- You want to familiarize with one of the most quoted books of all time
Viktor Frankl's classic account of his experience in the Nazi death camps. A book that explains why meaning trumps pleasure as the primary human drive.
- You want a short and gripping book that will shake you to your core
- You want to understand how you can stay human in inhuman conditions
Life is suffering. How do we deal with that?! We face it, we bear it. What if we get our act together and instead are prepared to face suffering when it comes knocking? That's the better path.
- You are looking for techniques to maximize your potential
- You want to learn more about Peterson's work
- You want a book that inspires you to take on Jung, Nietzsche, and Dostoevsky
Bronnie Ware worked as a caretaker of the dying. Through her work she was able to identify the most common and deepest regrets people had during those final days.
- You want to find out about the common pitfalls in life, so that you can avoid them!