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Stoicism in Modern Life
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items Stoicism has been helping me reframe challenges as chances to grow and focus on what I can actually control. These books, podcasts, and articles shaped how I think about the philosophy and how I try to live it day to day. I’m sharing them here in cas...
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Books
The reads that gave me the foundation to understand Stoicism and reflect on how it fits into my own life.
A book I come back to often. It feels like personal notes from Marcus himself on how to stay grounded, and I always find something new in it depending on where I am in life.
Meditations - Gregory Hays Translation
This book can be tough to get your hands on, but it’s also on Audible if you prefer audio. I like having the physical copy because I use it during my two hours of literature and meditation that are completely digital free.
The Daily Stoic - A Daily Short Read
I did not finish this one and it was not really for me. A lot of people rave about it and recommend it if you want to dive deeper into Stoic philosophy, so I still think it is worth sharing.
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
Docs/Lectures/Podcasts
Talks and conversations that made Stoicism feel alive and relevant today.
A short watch that breaks down how Stoicism can help manage anger.
How Stoicism Can Cure Anger
Bite-sized lessons and interviews that make Stoic ideas easy to apply in everyday life.
The Daily Stoic Podcast
A breakdown of Stoicism. This episode is a great starting point if you’re new to the philosophy like me.
Podcast Episode #121 - Michel Foucault Pt. 1
A continuation of the series that goes deeper into the philosophy.
Podcast Episode #122 - Michel Foucault Pt. 2 - The Order of Things
The final part of the Stoicism series.
Podcast Episode #123 - Michel Foucault Pt. 3 - Power
An extension of the Stoicism series.
Podcast Episode #124 - Simulacra and Simulation
The wrap-up of the Stoicism series.
Podcast Episode #125 - Gilles Deleuze Pt. 1 - What is Philosophy?
Articles
Shorter but powerful pieces.
A short article that helped me see how Stoicism is less about talking and more about living with virtue. It made the philosophy feel practical for my own life.
Article: Stoicism: Practical Philosophy You Can Actually Use
This essay taught me how Stoicism reframes hardship as a chance to grow. It introduced negative visualization and the idea that facing adversity can build strength. I came away feeling more resilient.
Essay: Why Stoicism is one of the best mind-hacks ever devised