Saturday, May 24, 2025

book: The Enchiridion by Epictetus

The Enchiridion: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader: Epictetus, Harris, James: 9781521308868: Amazon.com: Books

Enchiridion of Epictetus: A New Translation (The Stoic Enchiridion Series): Epictetus, Adams, Gerald, Adams, Gerald: 9789083287959: Amazon.com: Books

"original" (free)

The Enchiridion by Epictetus | Project Gutenberg

Books by Epictetus (sorted by popularity) - Project Gutenberg

The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus

The Internet Classics Archive | The Enchiridion by Epictetus @MIT


Epictetus - Wikipedia

Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not simply a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; he argues that we should accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately. However, he held that individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.

summary/review

PNTV: The Enchiridion by Epictetus (#71) - YouTube

by Brian Johnson

+1: The Enchiridion by Epictetus (#2165) | Heroic

  • Focus only on what you control.
    Thoughts, actions, and choices—these are yours. Everything else? Let it go.

  • Events don’t disturb you—your judgments do.
    Reframe your perception, and you change your experience.

  • Accept fate.
    Don’t just endure what happens—embrace it as part of your training.

  • Desire nothing external.
    True freedom comes when you stop needing things outside your control to go your way.

  • Live with virtue.
    Wisdom, courage, justice, and self-control are the only true goods—build your life on them.
Your power lies within. What would a Stoic choose to think or do today?

The Enchiridion by Epictetus Book Summary | Philosopher's Notes | Heroic



Saturday, May 17, 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025

book: The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler

The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer: Kotler, Steven: 9780062977519: Amazon.com: Books


Steven Kotler is known for his work on human performance, flow states, and exponential technologies.

Here are some of his most notable and highly-regarded books:

  1. "The Art of Impossible" (2021) - A practical guide to achieving peak performance through accessing flow states and achieving what seems impossible.
  2. "Stealing Fire" (2017) - Co-authored with Jamie Wheal, this book explores how elite performers are using altered states to dramatically accelerate performance.
  3. "The Rise of Superman" (2014) - Focuses on how extreme athletes use flow states to accomplish extraordinary feats.
  4. "Abundance" (2012) - Co-authored with Peter Diamandis, this optimistic book looks at how technology can solve humanity's biggest challenges.
  5. "Bold" (2015) - Also co-authored with Peter Diamandis, this book serves as a guide for entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on exponential technologies.
  6. "Tomorrowland" (2015) - An exploration of emerging technologies and their potential to reshape our future.
  7. "The Future Is Faster Than You Think" (2020) - Co-authored with Peter Diamandis, examining how converging technologies are transforming business, industries, and our lives.