The Philosophy of Epictetus

The Philosophy of Epictetus by John Bonforte (ed.) Literary Licensing (15 October 2011) Amazon The Philosophy of Epictetus is a short, mid-twentieth century compilation of the teachings of Epictetus. Edited by John Bonforte, it makes for a nice curated intro to the philosopher, sourced mostly from the Discourses. Based on earlier translations, it's lightly edited … Continue reading The Philosophy of Epictetus →

Meditations

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (translated by Gregory Hays) Random House (15 May 2003) Amazon This is it. The book that has inspired people from all walks of life, from CEOs and world leaders to ordinary people alike. A favourite of Daily Stoic founder Ryan Holiday. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Originally written in Koine Greek … Continue reading Meditations →

The Obstacle Is the Way

The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday Portfolio (1 May 2014) Amazon The book that started a Stoicism revivalist movement, The Obstacle Is the Way is Ryan Holiday's way of figuring ancient philosophical ideas in the modern world. The idea is that the reader can take … Continue reading The Obstacle Is the Way →

Coming Undone

CD single artwork for "Coming Undone." Image via Virgin/EMI. "The world breaks everyone, and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills." -Ernest Hemingway "Coming Undone" was the second single from Korn's seventh album, See You on the Other Side. Released on 21 February 2006, it reached … Continue reading Coming Undone →

Guarded

"It's time you realised that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a puppet." -Marcus Aurelius "Guarded" was a promotional single from Disturbed's third album, Ten Thousand Fists. More of a teaser than a proper single, it was released on 28 June … Continue reading Guarded →