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I can't recommend enough "A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy" by Irvine, William B. I am 2/3 into it, maybe one of the best philosophy book
by hartator 10y ago
I can't recommend enough "A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy" by Irvine, William B.
I am 2/3 into it, maybe one of the best philosophy book I've ever read.
- gommm 10y agoI second that recommendation. I've read it twice following a recommendation here on HN and I think it's a great introduction and one of those books that has and will have a great influence on the way I live my life.
- ishanr 10y agoAlso read Happy by Derren Brown. It's brilliant in a very different way.
- hartator 10y agoFunny & weird, I am also a big fan of Derren Brown shows, didn't know about his books. Going to buy it on Amazon right now.
- jazzdev 10y agoLooks like the Derren Brown who wrote the 1964 book is not the same Derren Brown who is the 21st century magician.
- hartator 10y agoI am actually not sure what to think. If you look at Amazon, it does say 1964, but list Derren Brown - the magician - as the author and even give his biography. The confusion grows even deeper as one of the reviewer is referring as Derren Brown - the magician - as the author as well. [edit] Amazon US got the date wrong. Amazon UK is giving the publication date, 2016, right. Derren Brown - the magician and mentalist - is still also a stoic. :D
- radicality 10y agoI loved it too when I read it back in 2012 but applying the lessons learned from books always seems to be very short-lived for me. Anyone have any tips and thoughts on how to make sure that I actually execute on the things I like in books like 'A Guide to the Good Life'?
- hartator 10y agoNegative visualization is the biggest thing I would say.